There are several steps which need to be taken for a successful alignment job. Familiarize with terms, techniques and procedure. Learn about the machine you are aligning. Check for …

The dial indicator bar sag describes a bending of the hardware used to support a dial indicator or other part which spans the coupling. The bending action occurs as a result of gravity and …

If using a dial indicator for alignment, you need to determine the difference in the dial indicator reading when it is at the 12:00 o’clock position on top compared to when it is on the 6:00 …

There are two commonly use methods to align rotating machine shafts using a dial indicator. When using a rim-face method, one measurement is taken on the rim of the coupling to …

Acoem Trainer Patrick Lawrence guides us through three shaft alignment concepts (Total Indicator Reading, The Validity Rule, and True Position Sensing) with the help of a dial …

The use of dial indicators for the vast majority of shaft alignment tasks where a flexible coupling element is used represents a substantial step forward in accurate shaft alignment methods.

For this training, you will perform the alignment with the shafts un-coupled and the indicators mounted in direct contact with the rim and face of the movable shaft’s coupling.

For shaft alignment, we typically use dial indicators with 0.250" - 0.300" total travel. The plunger moves a needle clockwise when pushed in, and counter clockwise when let out. The face can …

In principle, Reverse Dial Indication (RDI) and Laser Alignment are identical alignment methods each capable of similar accuracy. Below we will cover Reverse Dial Indication method in detail …

Stan shows you how to perform an alignment in just one or two moves using dial indicators and the Verti-Zontal Compound Move method developed by Acoem. This easy way to perform …