Shaft Alignment Check
May 15, 2012
Check for flat bases. Check for soft foot and correct. Do “rough” alignment first. Train aligners to current alignment techniques. Educate technical people about misconceptions on how much misalignment is acceptable with flexible couplings. Use alignment tolerances that are speed related. Compensate for thermal growth. Check for pipe strain. Use accurate alignment tools such as laser alignment systems. Check the vibration levels before and after alignment to determine if alignment was done properly.
Tip provided by: Steve Lochard, Cascade MVS
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