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Pipe Strain Was the Issue

Alignment tolerances| Fixturlaser EVO| Laser Shaft Alignment| pipe Strain| Verti-Zontal Process

By Brad Case on July 13, 2017

Have you ever struggled with a precision shaft alignment, even though you did everything right? (Preformed the pre-alignment steps, controlled backlash, etc., etc.) So, what was different? Maybe it was pipe strain. An alignment check of a new installation of a 40 HP, 3600 RPM motor/pump  revealed the vertical angular misalignment was 3.2 times the […]

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Using a Laser Shaft Alignment System to Check for Pipe Strain

"shaft alignment"| Alignment tolerances| pipe Strain

By Michael Keohane on July 7, 2014

Pipe strain is a relatively common problem seen in pump installations. It is a cause of premature bearing and seal failure. Here is a link to an excellent article from Pumps and Systems magazine that discusses the detrimental effects of pump strain. http://www.pump-zone.com/topics/seals/how-do-plant-pipe-strain-problems-affect-my-pumping-systems You can easily measure the effects of pipe strain using dial indicators […]

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