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lubrication| training

By Tom Cummings on May 5, 2020

According to several studies, industry is wasting millions of dollars by ignoring problems related to friction and wear. Companies can save money and increase machinery reliability by paying more attention to these problems. There is a compelling need for more understanding among maintenance and production personnel in the practices of reducing friction and wear. It […]

training| VibrAlign Training

By Trent Phillips on April 10, 2020

Company assets require a wise and balanced investment from cradle to grave.  Otherwise, the asset will not consistently perform to required expectations, deteriorate over time and return limited value to stake holders as a result.  Companies put a lot of strategy and effort to obtain the greatest Return on Capital Employed (ROCE).  ROCE is a […]

VibrAlign Training| equipment reliability| "shaft alignment training"| training| maintenance reliability

By VibrAlign Author on May 1, 2019

It’s no secret that there is a shortage of skilled labor in manufacturing, specifically in machinery maintenance. Therefore, those in leadership positions must answer the question “training or no training?”. Another way to look at it is, am I willing to invest in the workforce to better insure a more reliable operation? I wrote a […]

training| shims| Dial Indicators| calibration| precut shims

By Tom Shelton on December 14, 2017

SHIM STORAGE & USAGE: Shims are an integral part of obtaining precision shaft alignment in an efficient manner. Only new, clean shims should be used. The cost of new shims is minimal when compared to the cost of extra downtime caused by an inefficient precision alignment process. Proper choice, use and storage of shims is […]

Pre-Alignment| training| Precision Shaft Alignment| "Realign America"

By Tom Shelton on January 5, 2016

In his blog post “Repeatability vs. Desired Outcome – parts 1&2”, Stan Riddle, one of my fellow technical trainers for VibrAlign, explains why alignment results may vary from the expected outcome. He explains in some detail a number of causes and how they are affecting your alignment process. Many of these causes could be eliminated […]

Laser Shaft Alignment| training| aligning machinery| "shaft alignment training"| Precision Shaft Alignment

By The VibrAlign Blog on December 30, 2015

VibrAlign’s Team of 6 dedicated Technical Trainers conducted over 200 “Shaft Alignment Best Practices” Classes across America in 2015. Our classes were conducted in all types of industry including but not limited to: Food and Beverage Power Generation (fossil fuel, nuclear, & wind) Gas Compression Petro-Chemical Mining Water/Waste Water HVAC (facilities maintenance) Construction/Contracting Various Types […]

training| "shaft alignment"

By The VibrAlign Blog on December 5, 2014

VibrAlign, Inc., American distributor of Fixturlaser Alignment tools, is proud to announce the expansion of their offerings as a shaft alignment training provider. VibrAlign now employs six full-time, professional trainers. Stan Riddle, David Zdrojewski, Tom Shelton, Brad Case, James Pekarek, and Mac MacCormack will be leading training classes at VibrAlign’s Richmond office, their Houston, TX […]

"precision alignment"| Go Pro| training| maintenance mechanics| "shaft alignment"| "Realign America"| "bolt bound"

By Stan Riddle on April 10, 2013

Sometimes precision laser shaft alignment is a quick, neat, orderly maintenance task.  And sometimes, it is not!  Occasionally, everything that can be wrong IS wrong. While teaching a Fixturlaser Go Pro training class in Illinois, the class went into the plant for some “hands on” shaft alignment work.  The machine chosen was a 25 HP […]

"shaft alignment tools"| "foot values"| "shaft alignment training"| training| Laser Shaft Alignment| "shaft alignment"

By Stan Riddle on January 16, 2013

A customer in the northeast US was concerned that his laser wasn’t working properly.  He called into our office stating “the motor shaft is a ¼ inch low at the coupling, but the laser shows I need to remove a lot of shims from the motor feet – both front and rear”.  His thought was […]

training

By Patrick Lawrence on February 8, 2012

Our next monthly shaft alignment class will be held in Houston, TX on MARCH 27-28

training

By Patrick Lawrence on February 8, 2012

Our next monthly shaft alignment class will be held in Richmond on MARCH 27-28

training

By Patrick Lawrence on February 8, 2012

Our next monthly shaft alignment class will be held in Richmond on FEB 28-29

VibrAlign| training| aligning machinery

By Stan Riddle on December 16, 2011

My name is Stan Riddle, I’m a trainer for VibrAlign, I’ve been involved in aligning machinery for about 31 years. My background was as a machinist, and a tool and die maker. In the early 80’s I decided that I would get into maintenance because they would never computerize it, and I’ve been pulling wrenches […]

training

By Patrick Lawrence on December 14, 2011

Our next monthly shaft alignment class for the Houston area will be on Jan. 24-25.

Laser Shaft Alignment| maintenance mechanics| maintenance reliability| training| base-bound/bolt-bound solutions| colinear shafts| Laser Alignment tools

By Patrick Lawrence on December 30, 2010

In the past, maintenance mechanics learned alignment through apprenticeship programs or by working with other experienced maintenance mechanics. Some were taught in-house through training programs or through local community colleges. Many of these eventually moved up into manager or supervisor positions and brought with them a good understanding of aligning machinery.  In today’s environment, this […]