Vertically-oriented pumps are used primarily in municipal water, HVAC, and power plant operations, although it is not uncommon to see…
We all know the routine. A coupling fails right when its needed. We replace the coupling insert, and tell the…
Machinery misalignment is a known cause of machinery vibration. Lesser known is the fact that machinery vibration from external sources…
Some companies don’t stock all sizes of shims-probably to save money. But using the proper size shim is critical to…
Some companies have a policy of torqueing motor hold down bolts to set prescribed value. While this may be a…
Skid-mounted machinery is frequently shipped and tagged as being aligned. Recently a customer of ours received eight centrifugal motor/pump sets,…
There are a handful of phenomena that can complicate alignment. Few of them can cause more harm that pipe strain.…
Jacking bolts provide a smoother, easier way of moving machinery than using pry bars and hammers. Their use will almost…
In our training classes, we really emphasize concentrating on three simple things. And taking care of those three simple things…
In our training classes, we emphasize the importance of always rotating the shafts in same direction each time. Here's why…
Plant engineers sometimes ask how to best justify purchasing a precision laser alignment tool and training. My first answer is…