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Common Causes of Machine Unbalance

Machine unbalance, a common culprit behind excessive vibration and premature equipment failure, can stem from various issues. This post explores the various causes, such as manufacturing imperfections and assembly mistakes, which can lead to an uneven distribution of mass in rotating machinery. Additionally, we’ll dive into how external factors such as dirt buildup, material degradation,…

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Acoem AT-400 Laser Shaft Alignment Tool Wins Gold 2024 Product of the Year Award

The Acoem AT-400 Laser Shaft Alignment Tool has been named Plant Engineering’s Gold 2024 Product of the Year in the Asset Management category. The AT-400 won out over other 3 nominees based on voting by readers of Plant Engineering magazine. Acoem (Formerly known as Fixturlaser (Acoem AB) and VibrAlign (Acoem USA), respectively) previously won Product…

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Does Your Maintenance Program Need Maintenance?

An isometric illustration of a plant depicts machines that are experiencing problems, confused workers, and machine parts strewn across the facility floor.

Does your maintenance program need some… well, maintenance? A “good” maintenance program involves keeping equipment in peak condition and mitigating failure. Getting to this result takes the proper balance of strategies, people, and resources. Between changes in management, the revolving door of employees, and unreliable contractors, it can be relatively easy for an organization’s program…

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