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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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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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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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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Shaft alignment is a critical process in the maintenance of rotating machinery. It ensures that the centerlines of the shafts are collinear when in operation, which reduces wear and energy…
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When companies seek a laser alignment tool, they often struggle to determine which option is best for their specific requirements. Some may opt for a “cheap” solution and choose the…
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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…
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Pipe strain happens when the piping is not adequately supported, either by the use of pipe supports underneath (stiff legs), hangers, or both. It can cause problems when bolting up…
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Acoem is a renowned Laser Shaft Alignment Systems manufacturer, offering the AT-Series range of tools tailored to different applications and requirements. The lineup includes the AT-100, AT-200, AT-300, AT-400, and…
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Vibration data was taken on a motor/pump during initial training on the Acoem Falcon. This pump was chosen based on history and a visual inspection. The visual inspection pointed towards…
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In reliability and maintenance, base-related vibration and alignment problems have been common issues encountered. Problems such as: Soft foot Bearing misalignment within machines – such as motors, pumps, compressors, etc.…
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Recently I conducted training at a location that had quite a large population of centrifugal pumps, the majority of which were overhung pumps. As you can see from the diagram…
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A customer called me recently with concerns about a pump alignment job he completed about six months earlier. He had checked the alignment again and found that the alignment values…
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Acoem alignment systems allow the user to input thermal growth (offline to running) targets prior to performing a precision shaft alignment. Using targets allows the alignment to be completed to…
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Centrifugal pumps are common in industry. They are used to move various liquids from one place to another. This work is performed using a rotating pump wheel, or “impeller”, with…
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