Precision Alignment Training

Precision alignment is one of the primary tools for maximizing the reliability of rotating machinery. Just the smallest amount of angle or offset between two shafts will result in excess load on the bearings, seals, shaft, and coupling. In addition, the vibration generated can result in accelerated failure of other machine components and the supporting structure. It has also been demonstrated that misaligned machines consume more energy.

Along with shaft alignment, eliminating soft foot also has a significant influence on the reliability of rotating machinery. Bent feet, poor bases and foundations, pipe and conduit strain, poor shimming and fastening practices, and other factors can affect the performance of equipment.

The bottom line: it is essential that you precision align your rotating machinery and eliminate soft foot.

Precision Balancing Training

Unbalance in rotating machinery puts excessive load on bearings and all other components, including the machine structure itself. The unbalance forces also excite resonances, cause looseness and fatigue failure, generate noise, and in certain circumstances, result in poor product quality. It has also been found that machines that are out of balance consume more energy.

One of the challenges in this day and age is that modern vibration analyzers will guide a person through the balancing process without the operator truly understanding what’s going on. If everything goes smoothly, then you will achieve a reduction in unbalance vibration. In many cases, the unbalance forces are not reduced as desired.

The bottom line: you must achieve precision balance.