We at VibrAlign love educating folks on the benefits of shaft alignment. Twice last month, Lev Nelik (aka Dr. Pump) of Pumping Machinery invited Mike Keohane of VibrAlign to speak…
Read MoreWe at VibrAlign love educating folks on the benefits of shaft alignment. Twice last month, Lev Nelik (aka Dr. Pump) of Pumping Machinery invited Mike Keohane of VibrAlign to speak…
Read MoreAn interesting situation arises when the base of the equipment you are aligning is purposely out of level. Which way is up? This picture shows a setup we used during…
Read MoreIn a recent email to VibrAlign, Mike wrote: “In using your shims what is the most shims you can place under each foot? I have always been taught to use…
Read MoreLast week we officially announced the launch of the new Fixturlaser Go Pro. So far we have received some good feedback, thanks to IMPO for this piece. In this announcement…
Read MoreWell the cat is out of the bag…… we have a new product! Meet the new Go Pro Attached here is the official press release from VibrAlign. Go Pro is…
Read MoreIn the past, maintenance mechanics learned alignment through apprenticeship programs or by working with other experienced maintenance mechanics. Some were taught in-house through training programs or through local community colleges.…
Read MoreLooking at how the alignment process works we wanted to point out two features of laser alignment tools that will help the aligner during his/her alignment process. The first aspect…
Read MoreThese observations were compiled in an article a few years back. Do they still ring true? Most of the attention to precision alignment has centered on large, process-critical machines. Most…
Read MoreA basic alignment class consists of one and a half days of work. Yes, there is real work involved. The first day is in class working on alignment demonstrators and covering topics…
Read MoreIn 2010 VibrAlign Inc. launched a new laser from Fixturlaser called the upadXA. This laser was considered the brother product of the Fixturlaser XA. The upadXA has all the functionality of…
Read MoreOne of the most important factors in successful shaft alignment is utilizing a proper sequence of moves. Understanding and utilizing this methodology will drastically decrease the time required to align…
Read MoreThere are three common errors made in shaft alignment—coupling backlash, soft foot and not tightening and loosening moveable machine hold down bolts in a proper sequence. Of these, soft foot…
Read MoreHow to compare rim and base dial indicator data to the alignment data produced by laser systems.
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