In this video, we will discuss 5 common signs of machine misalignment.
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In this video, we discuss thermal growth, what it is, why it matters, and how to calculate it so that you can compensate for it during your alignment process.
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In this video, we discuss the two major types of couplings and how they fit into machine maintenance.
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In this video, we discuss how moving your machine horizontally with jacking bolts can make your alignment more precise and protect your machine.
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In this video, we discuss the purpose of shims and how they fit into the precision shaft alignment process.
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In this video we will perform an alignment on a GE wind turbine generator. The Eco and specialized fixtures for mounting the sensors makes the alignment process a breeze
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This condition monitoring basics video explains the complications that oil whip and oil whirl create in journal bearings. In vibration analysis, you may see an oil film excited vibration causing bearing faults.
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This condition monitoring basics video explains how to identify bearings faults. In vibration analysis, you may see wiped journal bearings or excessive clearance creating minor unbalance or misalignment which causes high vibration.
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This vibration analysis video explains the four stages of bearing failure. During condition monitoring, you may identify a bearing about to fail and need to do a bearing replacement.
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This condition monitoring basics video explains resonance. When the forcing frequency exhibited by rotating machinery coincides with a system natural frequency, part of vibration analysis is to correct the frequency.
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One important condition monitoring basics diagnosis is identifying the mechanical looseness on a machine. In vibration analysis, there are three main types of vibration spectrums when analyzing looseness.
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In this condition monitoring series, we review the basic information that is necessary for analyzing your machine. Knowing the bearing type, output speed and transmission of your machine is critical for accurate vibration analysis.
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In this condition monitoring series we discuss types of machine mounts. In vibration analysis you will encounter either flex mounts or rigid mounts on your machine.
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One important condition monitoring solution is understanding types of bearings and their machine functions. In vibration analysis, there are two main bearing types, journal bearings and rolling element bearings.
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One important condition monitoring basic you should know is how to calculate F-Max, also known as frequency max. With vibration analysis there are many different types of faults can be shown at multiples of the running speed.
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