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 today’s laser shaft alignment tools, all experience levels, including technicians,…
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…
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…
Eliminating soft foot before attempting machinery alignment will save you time and money In the first installment of this two-part blog series about soft foot, you learned how to identify the symptoms, effects, and types of soft…
Soft foot can damage or destroy machinery Soft foot is a commonly used industry term describing machine frame distortion. It occurs when rotating machinery is set on its base, frame, or sole plate and one or more…