Dynamic Unbalance: What it Is, What Causes it, and How to Fix It Dynamic unbalance, also called dynamic imbalance, occurs when rotating machinery is out of balance at its center of gravity and the principal inertia axis…
Backlash is unintended movement between two coupled shafts that can cause mechanical problems and impede the alignment process. It is a common problem during pump and motor alignments and can occur between any two mated components. Backlash…
Need a rugged device that is user-friendly even in harsh environments? ShaftAlign Touch, the latest addition to the Prüftechnik Adaptive Alignment family of products, boasts a user interface (UI) designed with your entire team in mind. The…
Laser shaft alignment is the fastest, most precise way to align rotating equipment. Prüftechnik, the inventor of laser shaft alignment, leads the way for cutting-edge technology, including our exclusive, game-changing Single-laser technology. Here’s a quick overview of…
Not everyone relishes doing difficult jobs at work. But Matt Joinson, owner-operator of Jaffray Millwright and Welding located in Jaffray, British Columbia, enjoys projects that may seem daunting. “I like them all to be a little bit…
By Spencer Thomas Correctly installing an extruder screw requires a tightly aligned extruder barrel and gearbox shaft. Follow these instructions to detect and correct misalignment and create a common axis between the barrel and gearbox shaft. Figure…
ShaftAlign Touch—the newest member of the Adaptive Alignment family of products from Prüftechnik—may be easy to use but that doesn’t mean it’s basic. Featuring the latest advances in laser shaft alignment technology, this sophisticated tool instantaneously detects…
By Scott Jenkins When a company has an emergency manufacturing problem that delays production, it needs a solution quickly—and the quicker the better. That was the scenario when a pulp mill was faced with a time-sensitive sheet…
It looks like we’ve struck a nerve in the laser shaft alignment market with our announcement of Adaptive Alignment systems. All of a sudden, various forms of the word “adaptable” have been popping up on social media…
Adaptive, adaptable. What’s the difference? If you want the ultimate in shaft alignment technology, the difference is huge. It’s the difference between maximizing production time and team efficiency or squandering time and money. It’s the difference between…