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.

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Shaft Alignment Concepts: Offset And Angularity

There are two forms of misalignment: offset and angular. It is likely that if a piece of machinery is suffering from one of the five negative effects of misalignment...