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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 4 Senses of a Vibration Technician

Collecting vibration data is a crucial step in a reliability program. However, it is just one step in the process. Consistently collecting accurate data under varying operating conditions is essential…

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Perspective

I don’t know about you, but in my nearly 45 years in industrial maintenance, there have been times when I felt stumped when trying to solve a problem. Sometimes you…

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Fixturlaser Laser Kit Tips

During several recent technical support calls, regarding the Fixturlaser Laser Kit, the clients asked the same questions about the LEDs on the sensors and several warnings that pop-up on the…

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