Alignment + Balancing
Accuracy and Repeatability in Shaft Alignment
Terry Southall, Brand and Distribution Manager of Hamar Laser Instruments, discusses methods such as relying on a Window-Based Platform and using super-linear Position Sensing Detector (PSD) sensors and more to ensure maximum accuracy in laser shaft alignment.
- Terry Southall
- Hamar Laser Instruments, Inc.
How to Properly Evaluate Laser Shaft Alignment Kits
Selecting the right laser shaft alignment kit is critical for maintaining the reliability, efficiency, and performance of rotating machinery. With a wide range of systems available, choosing the best tool for your needs requires a thorough evaluation of key factors, including accuracy, repeatability, ease of use, durability, longevity, and cost-effectiveness.
- Terry Southall
- Hamar Laser Instruments, Inc.
Precision Maintenance Toolbox Series
Acoem's Precision Maintenance Toolbox Video Series is a comprehensive resource designed to help maintenance professionals improve their technical skills and knowledge. Hosted by Acoem technical trainer Stan Riddle, the series provides step-by-step guidance on essential tools and techniques used in industrial maintenance.
- ACOEM USA
- Acoem USA
Shaft Alignment 101: Runout
Understanding runout is crucial for maintaining the precision and efficiency of rotating machinery. Runout refers to the deviation from true circularity or concentricity in a rotating object, such as a shaft or a cylindrical part.
- ACOEM USA
- Acoem USA
Shaft Alignment 101: Offset & Angularity
Shaft alignment is a critical aspect of machinery maintenance, with the stationary shaft and movable shaft needing to be precisely aligned to avoid potential failures. In a typical setup, the movable shaft is adjusted relative to the stationary shaft to ensure alignment within machinery tolerances.
- ACOEM USA
- Acoem USA
Shaft Alignment 101: The Basics
In this video, you’ll learn the intricacies of precision alignment, exploring the measurement, calculation, and adjustment processes necessary to achieve optimal shaft alignment.
- ACOEM USA
- Acoem USA
Introduction To Wireless Sensors In Condition Monitoring
Condition monitoring is by no means a new concept in industry. In fact, it is so widely regarded as a best practice, that it becomes commonplace in more industries each year. With this increase in awareness, we have seen an influx of options over the years...
- John Waldron
- Acoem USA
Why V-Belt Tension Gauges Matter
An often-overlooked precision maintenance tool is the V-belt tension gauge. Many maintenance technicians believe they can just go by “feeling” for what proper belt tension should be. In our Reliable Precision Maintenance (RPM) course, we often let mechanics tension the belts to what they “feel” is correct. Then we check the tension with a V-belt tension gauge. More times than not, we find that the belts are over-tensioned when going by “feel”.
- Stan Riddle
- Acoem USA
Commercial and Industrial Power System Losses and Mitigation through Neutral and Ground
Even in discussions related to power harmonics most engineers, let alone reliability and energy professionals, understand the potential losses through the system. When it comes to harmonic content in neutral and ground in single and three phase systems, and the related losses, there has been limited attention...
- Howard Penrose
- MotorDoc LLC