Soft foot is a commonly used industry term describing machine frame distortion. It often leads to critical asset faults and is the root cause of most misalignment issues. Soft foot can shorten the lives of electric motors,…
The ParAlign team aligned over 100 rolls across two print lines, overcoming the unique challenges of working with legacy equipment at one of Tetra Pak’s older facilities. Summary Faced with the challenge of working on both a…
There’s nothing like losing $3 million in two days to make you rethink the importance of alignment. I learned this the hard way when two vital cooling water pumps suddenly failed at a plant I was working…
Proper motor alignment can keep your rotating machinery up and running for longer, drastically reducing breakdowns and increasing overall productivity. An estimated 50% of breakdowns in rotating machinery are caused by faulty alignment. Even when misalignment doesn’t…
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…
Wrong alignment tool for the situation or asset? Need a more experienced user to get the job done? Many complexities can arise when attempting to diagnose and correct machinery misalignment with laser shaft alignment solutions not built…
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…
Measuring for precise alignment when installing a coupling driven asset is a smart and cost-effective way to help assure a longer machine life — right from the beginning of its active use. Maintenance teams that measure alignment…
It’s commonly known among maintenance teams that misalignment in rotating equipment is caused by excessive loading, vibration, worn couplings, soft foot, and more. But diagnosing and correcting misalignment in machinery often is considered specialized work—reserved for the…