- January 31, 2025
Backlash is unintended movement between two coupled shafts that can cause mechanical problems and impede the alignment process. It is a common problem during pump and motor alignments and can occur between any two mated components. ..
- January 31, 2025
Dynamic Unbalance: What it Is, What Causes it, and How to Fix It Dynamic unbalance, also called dynamic imbalance, occurs when rotating machinery is out of balance at its center of gravity and the principal inertia ..
- January 31, 2025
“Close enough” alignment can be a costly assumption. In paper manufacturing machines, minor misalignments often go undetected in critical areas, such as the press, dryer, and wire sections. Even slight deviations can disrupt tension, cause tracking ..
- January 31, 2025
Alignment in metal production is often taken for granted — until it isn’t. Most professionals only notice alignment when they see the results of a piece of misaligned machinery. These often start subtly. Misalignment can lead ..
- January 31, 2025
Failures don’t happen without warning. Most equipment sends subtle signals of trouble long before breaking down completely. The key to avoiding downtime and costly repairs is knowing how to spot these early signs and act on ..
- January 29, 2025
Misalignment in wind turbine gearboxes can lead to costly repairs, with expenses exceeding $200,000. Regular alignment using laser tools like Prüftechnik’s RotAlign and OptAlign can prevent failures, reduce downtime, and maximize turbine efficiency. Gearbox misalignment, which ..
- November 8, 2024
Blown film manufacturing is plagued by costly issues such as product defects, downtime, and wasted film. All of these issues point to a single solution: precision alignment. Production is fast-paced in the highly competitive blown ..
- November 7, 2024
Condition monitoring is one of the best maintenance techniques to extend asset lifespans, reduce downtime, and increase operational efficiency. It’s also a key element of any predictive maintenance strategy. Today’s digital tools make it easy to ..
- November 5, 2024
The ParAlign team aligned over 100 rolls across two print lines, overcoming the unique challenges of working with legacy equipment at one of Tetra Pak's older facilities. Summary Faced with the challenge ..
- November 2, 2024
Do you really need to get your tool recalibrated when everything seems to be running smoothly? Your alignment and condition monitoring instruments are still working properly, and the readings seem fine — what’s the rush? But ..
