Machine Alignment is Essential to Proactive Maintenance

According to the Department of Commerce, there about 12.4 million electric motors in use in industrial operations across the United States that operate at 1hp and above. Approximately 25% of these motors will fail in the coming year. Machine alignment can help those motors run more efficiently, which saves costs in energy consumption and reduces…

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The importance of proper alignment in rotating equipment performance

As with all machinery and equipment, the mantra is “Maintenance, maintenance, and more maintenance!” For your equipment to keep running at peak performance, you must keep it properly lubricated and aligned. The importance of proper alignment in your rotating equipment’s performance cannot be stressed enough. When the belts or shafts of your equipment are misaligned,…

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Keeping It In Line: Why Alignment Is an Important Part of Turbine Preventative Maintenance

  Maintaining and servicing turbines is an important part of keeping them in operating condition and extending their lives. In machinery-intensive industries, preventative maintenance ensures that any minor faults are corrected before developing into major defects that cause costly downtime. Regular alignment testing is essential to avoid unscheduled turbine repairs. The problem with misalignment is……

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