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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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A Pump Tale: Misalignment Exposed

Angular Misalignment from video by Acoem USA Offset & Angularity

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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Flat Bases and Why They Matter

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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