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Sometimes in industry, mechanical “circumstances” change. When it happens, a machine train identical to other machine trains can suddenly become atypical. This was exactly the case for Process Water Supply Pump A, whose behavior was very similar to that of its sister pump trains, until something changed. In this article we discuss a problem that was abruptly encountered, the methods used to investigate it and the solution devised.

Laser alignment is an essential component of a proactive maintenance strategy for belt-driven machines. This practical guide provides guidelines and information for the implementation of good pulley alignment of belt-driven

Unbalance, misalignment, bearing failures, gear faults, motor electrical problems, etc. are typical faults experienced in all equipment. Identification and elimination of these faults and other issues are critical to maintaining the

Machinery reliability requires precision shaft alignment. About 50% of vibration based damage to rotating machinery is directly related to misalignment. Well aligned machines reduce operating costs by increasing mean time

Laser alignment is an essential component of a proactive maintenance strategy for rotating machines. This practical guide provides information and guidelines for the implementation of good shaft alignment of

The unit works in combination with the manufacturer’s vibration meter to measure vibration level according to ISO 10816-3 international standard. The RMS velocity value is wirelessly transferred and stored back

The lightweight analyzer combines the advantages of a rapid processor with an energy-efficient color VGA display. All forms of machine vibrations, bearing conditions, process data and visual inspection information can

The Laser Align iPhone app is a free reference tool for shaft alignment of rotating equipment. With this app you can access important reference material and learn about key laser