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Vector Math and Dynamic Balancing

Acoem Wireless Balancer Circle Plot

Vector math is often seen as an overcomplicated and daunting task. You may think that it is useless because your vibration data collector does this math for you and will…

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Thermal Growth in Machine Shaft Alignment

Like industrial machines, everyday structures also experience thermal expansion due to temperature changes. Bridges, for example, have expansion joints to accommodate the expansion and contraction of materials as they heat…

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A Proactive Approach to Maintenance

Maintenance is a necessary function for any facility in industry today. Many corporations view this as an expensive cost of doing business. However, if done correctly, it can be a…

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Axial Spacing of Flexible Couplings

flexible coupling on table

What is often called “axial alignment” of couplings is really not shaft alignment at all.  Proper shaft alignment consists of offset (parallel) alignment and angular alignment, which is really the…

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Guide To Aligning Vertical Pumps

Vertical pumps in an industrial facility.

Vertically-oriented pumps are used primarily in municipal water, HVAC, and power plant operations, although it is not uncommon to see small vertical pumps in many industrial applications. Many vertical pumps…

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The Real Cost of Compressed Air

Acoem SoundCam Ultra 3 detecting leak in facility

Acoem USA has recently begun selling the SoundCam Ultra 3, an easy-to-use acoustic imager and video leak detector that can detect, measure, and display air and gas leaks, vacuum leaks,…

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