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Shaft Alignment Best Practices

Training Class

Shaft Alignment Best Practices

Join our 2-day shaft alignment training class with hands-on practice on real machinery. Learn about fundamental shaft alignment processes, pre-alignment, thermal growth, shims, and more!

Course Description

This course covers shaft alignment fundamentals, pre-alignment, couplings, thermal growth, shims, and more for individuals who are familiar with shaft alignment. Students will be given one full day of classroom instruction, with numerous opportunities for “hands-on” training. Our classroom is equipped with multiple alignment demonstrator units designed to simulate real machines. The second day will consist of training in our “machine room” where the class will align real machinery.

Duration

1.5 Days

Location

Acoem USA 530-G Southlake Blvd Richmond, VA 23236 (Also, available at your facility)

Class Size

9 Students Maximum

Cost

$1,750 per seat

Who Should Take This Class?

Those who need to perform shaft alignment accurately and efficiently.

Both new and experienced maintenance professionals.

Those who need to reduce maintenance costs and part replacements.

Anyone who wants to continue with their alignment knowledge by taking our Train the Trainer course after Shaft Alignment Best Practices.

Shaft Alignment Best Practices Curriculum

Select a dropdown to view a breakdown of topics and techniques covered.

Introduction to Alignment

Axis of Rotation

Angular Misalignment

Offset Misalignment
Pre-Alignment Considerations

Run Out

Rough Alignment

Obvious Soft Foot

Tightening

Final Soft Foot

Other considerations: Gap (gear couplings), Pipe Stress, Magnetic Center
Demonstration of the Alignment Process

Explain a “Compound” Move

Selecting Tolerances: Set to 1800 RPM

1st Alignment: Instructor performs an alignment in front of all students

2nd Alignment: Instructor performs an alignment in front of all students, then students participate and instructor saves data.
Activities

Pre-Alignment

Alignment: The student will align to 1800 RPM tolerance

Alignment: The student will align to 3600 RPM tolerance

Saving Data: Tolerance Discussion

Settings

Tri-Point Measuring Method

Solving Base-Bound/Bolt-Bound Problems

Setting Thermal Targets

Using the Clock Method

Checking and Correcting Soft Foot Using Your Laser: Vertical Alignment Demonstration

Upcoming Classes

DATE

LOCATION

Mar 25 - Mar 26

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Aug 19 - Aug 22

Richmond, VA|Sign Up ➔

Nov 18 - Nov 19

Richmond, VA|Sign Up ➔

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CONTACT US

Sonya Cheatham

sonya.cheatham@acoem.com
804.419.8837

Get in Touch

Join our Shaft Alignment Best Practices Training Class and learn techniques to achieve precise, effective alignments every time. Click the “Sign Up” button to register or the “Contact Us” button if you would like more information.