Machinery misalignment is one of the prime causes of equipment downtime, and it often results in increased energy costs and damaged machinery. Misalignment occurs when a motor’s centerline does not line up with that of the equipment’s…
Machinery alignment is a key part of installing new equipment, maintaining your existing assets, or integrating new parts. Today’s equipment requires precise alignment to reach optimal performance, and you can’t always achieve that using tools like straight…
Identifying misalignment issues in motors, pumps, fans, blowers, and other rotating machinery used to require a highly experienced expert and took a lot of time. Fortunately, with the right modern laser shaft alignment tool, all experience levels,…
Diagnosing potential machinery shaft alignment issues can be difficult and time-consuming, so maintenance professionals approach it as simply as possible. They break down shaft alignment in two ways: determining the issue and finding out how best to…
A technologically advanced laser shaft alignment tool enables maintenance teams to complete a shaft alignment quicker and with higher precision. When choosing a laser shaft alignment tool, it’s good to understand the drawbacks of less robust laser…
Millwright Matt Joinson takes on industrial machinery alignment jobs that would challenge anyone. From dusty, dirty mining sites in freezing weather to sawmills and pulp mills in hot, humid temperatures, Joinson doesn’t back down. He’s ready with…