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There are several things that must come into play to achieve a quick and accurate shaft alignment. One of those things is starting with a good foundation. By foundation, I mean everything between the bottom of the machine and the floor.
So, let’s start at the bottom and work our way up.
Inertia Block or Base – The inertia block, or base, serves two purposes:
Skid or Frame – The skid should be solidly bolted to the base. Shims are sometimes used to level the base. Shims should be located under the bolts to provide maximum stiffness to the frame. Bolts should be sufficiently tightened and should be rechecked periodically since concrete bases can shrink creating gaps under the frame.
Isolator Springs – In many instances, isolator springs are used between the frame and base, especially when the machine is located “off grade” or on an upper floor or roof. The isolator springs serve to isolate any machine vibration from reaching the base, and becoming a nuisance vibration or noise issue. Isolator springs are normally sized according to the mass of the machine they are supporting, and should be adjusted to have the proper spring compression to minimize this nuisance vibration.
Motor Risers and Adaptors – These are often used to raise the motor to a height sufficient to allow the motor to be aligned to the driven machine. Make sure the adaptor is attached solidly to the frame.
When performing a shaft alignment, especially on newly-installed machinery, all of these components should be check prior to performing the alignment.
Taking a few minutes to inspect the things that support the machine will help confirm that the machine can be quickly and accurately aligned.
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