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Shaft Alignment

What Is a Pump? Definition, Examples, and Best Tools 
Roll Alignment | Shaft Alignment

What Is a Pump? Definition, Examples, and Best Tools 

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

Pumps are used in virtually every sector, from food and beverage to pharmaceuticals. They play a critical role in many industrial processes, which is why pump failure is such a high-stakes problem. Failed pumps can shut down…

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The 0,000 Mistake Wind Turbine Operators Keep Making
Shaft Alignment

The $200,000 Mistake Wind Turbine Operators Keep Making

January 27, 2025January 28, 2025

Misalignment in wind turbine gearboxes can lead to costly repairs, with expenses exceeding $200,000. Regular alignment using laser tools like Prüftechnik’s RotAlign and OptAlign can prevent failures, reduce downtime, and maximize turbine efficiency. The world is increasingly…

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Dynamic Unbalance: What it Is, What Causes it, and How to Fix It
Shaft Alignment

Dynamic Unbalance: What it Is, What Causes it, and How to Fix It

December 17, 2024March 27, 2025

Dynamic unbalance, also called dynamic imbalance, occurs when rotating machinery is out of balance at its center of gravity and the principal inertia axis is not balanced with the rotational axis. Dynamic unbalance is a combination of…

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Figure 3: Using data quality enhancement to override the bad data induced by coupling play/backlash
Shaft Alignment

Backlash in Pump Alignment: What It Is and How You Can Fix It

December 17, 2024December 20, 2024

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…

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Technician using a laser alignment tool
laser shaft alignment | Roll Alignment | Shaft Alignment | Uncategorized

Shaft Runout: Definition, Measurement, and Correction

December 17, 2024December 17, 2024

Diagnosing and correcting shaft runout can extend the lifespan of your assets and reduce your overall maintenance costs. But all too often, maintenance teams overlook this issue. Fortunately, using the right tools makes it easy to check…

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Rotating Equipment
Pulley Alignment | Roll Alignment

Rotating Equipment

November 16, 2024November 16, 2024

Rotating equipment is a common type of asset used in a wide variety of industries. In this article, we’ll discuss the different types of rotating equipment and why proper alignment is key to maintaining your assets. What…

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Precision Alignment Restores Legacy Print Lines at Tetra Pak Texas
Roll Alignment | Shaft Alignment

Precision Alignment Restores Legacy Print Lines at Tetra Pak Texas

November 5, 2024November 25, 2024

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…

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Shaft Alignment
laser shaft alignment | Shaft Alignment

When Misalignment Costs Millions: How Tools Like the RotAlign Make a Difference

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

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…

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ROTALIGN
laser shaft alignment | Shaft Alignment

Prüftechnik RotAlign Touch: Digital Interactive Demo

April 16, 2024April 17, 2024

RotAlign Touch is the flagship laser alignment tool from Prüftechnik, a complete system that delivers maximum value and ROI for your alignment work.

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maintenance technician corrects a shaft alignment problem
laser shaft alignment | Shaft Alignment

Coupling Alignment: Essential Insights for Reliability Engineers

March 11, 2024March 12, 2024

In the competitive landscape of industrial machinery maintenance, the role of shaft and coupling alignment is often understated yet crucial. This process, pivotal in sectors such as oil & gas and discrete manufacturing, is the linchpin of…

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