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28 April 2020

How to deal with obstructions to line-of-sight

A couple of months ago, we were hired to perform an alignment on a motor/gearbox setup with a 9-foot spacer coupling in between. The obstacle this time around was that the spacer coupling was going through a square steel support beam. Read more
The Dos and Don’ts of shimming
03 December 2019

The Dos and Don’ts of shimming

Saving short-term money at the cost of long-term loss could never be a good idea. Soft foot is one of the most prevalent problems in rotating machinery, and the improper use of shims is one of the bad guys. This is way too common and is the cause of countless machinery problems worldwide. But let’s not let that happen. Instead, let us guide you through the ideal shims procedure, for an easier alignment task. Read more
22 October 2019

Reliable machinery installation

“Reliable machinery installation” – it sounds like an obvious thing, don’t you agree? But where does reliability actually start? Read more
09 September 2019

The 4 most important parts of the measurement system

The parts incorporated in your measurement and alignment system have all been developed with a view to a specific need or application. Generally speaking, however, there are four elements that always have to be included. Read more
07 May 2019

Why align the sawmill with laser?

Using laser to align sawmill equipment has many benefits. Not only does it help improve the quality of the sawn product, but it will also assure you get the most out of each log. Read more
03 April 2019

How long will rotating machinery stay accurately aligned?

We used to assume that once the equipment is installed and aligned, it will remain in the same position forever. But this is not always the case. Read more
04 December 2018

5 reasons to align your machines

Have you considered investing in a laser alignment system, but hesitated for some reason? Well, maybe this article can convince you of the many benefits. Read more
16 November 2018

Tougher demands for energy efficiency in industry

Reduce total energy consumption by 20% by 2020, and by a massive 32.5% by 2030. These are the energy saving goals laid down by the EU, and that apply to everything from large companies to individual households. But what does this mean for industry? Read more
02 October 2018

How to increase efficiency and stay safe in the sawmill

Working in a sawmill can be very dangerous as the equipment poses numerous hazards. It is therefore important to make sure that shaftings, bearings and machines are in proper alignment at all times. Read more
17 September 2018

Top 12 reasons for using laser alignment

By doing a correct machine alignment you can avoid costly breakdowns and unexpected downtime. Every business with production-oriented operations knows that already. Yet many companies are using old technology for machine alignment. Here is a list of top reasons for using laser alignment – for those of you who still hesitate! Read more

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