Comments for The Alignment Blog

Comment on From the Mailbag: Mounting to Coupling Hubs by Stan Riddle

Stan Riddle — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:24:00 +0000

Thanks Stef! I agree.

Comment on From the Mailbag: Mounting to Coupling Hubs by Stefannie Coleman

Stefannie Coleman — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:08:41 +0000

I would like to see more blog posts written like this. ” From the Mailbag ” shows our customers that we take their insight and questions seriously. I think publishing a common question from the customer also helps out other people who have the same concerns. Good job guys, keep up the great work!

Comment on Plan Your Work, Then Work Your Plan by fouad ghalali

fouad ghalali — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:13:24 +0000

We want share the experiencies with Mr Patrick , great work and nice move ro develop the alignement technique.

Comment on Glossary of Shaft Alignment Terms by Glossary of Shaft Alignment Terms

Glossary of Shaft Alignment Terms — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:59:41 +0000

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Comment on Soft Foot–What It Is and How to Minimize It by Proper Movement Sequence for Shaft Alignment

Proper Movement Sequence for Shaft Alignment — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:05:19 +0000

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Comment on Cupped Washers by Troubleshooting Laser Alignment Data--Words to Make You Stop and Think

Troubleshooting Laser Alignment Data--Words to Make You Stop and Think — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:43:54 +0000

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Comment on Persistence Pays! by Stan Riddle

Stan Riddle — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:40:40 +0000

Kevin, I like your idea. I’ve made some similar myself. Like you, my background is machinist/toolmaker. I believe that, in many instances, the time taken to rig up some jackbolts can be recouped in the time saved by aligning.

Not always, but sometimes.

Either way, it beats all of the hammer marks on the motor!

Happy Aligning!

Comment on A Leg to Stand On? by Stan Riddle

Stan Riddle — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 01:24:38 +0000

Yes, all corners are like that. They used heavy gauge steel for the structure, but the threaded rod is not sufficient to support the weight of the machine, piping, and the dynamic forces from operation. You are correct about both resonance issues, and the difficulty of alignment. Good eye!

Comment on A Leg to Stand On? by Michael Keohane

Michael Keohane — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:04:40 +0000

Stan,

Are all corners of the base mounted on threaded rod like that? If so I would anticipate having other problems such as resonance show up. Also it would seem like it would be almost impossible to have a flat mounting system with everything tight.

Comment on Persistence Pays! by Michael Keohane

Michael Keohane — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:58:36 +0000

Chris,

Thanks for taking the time to submit this post. Posts like this really remind us how important the prealignment steps are. Nice to see you contribute.