Rotating Equipment Alignment

Rotating Equipment Alignment

It is collinear of two center lines

1). Is the proper positioning of the shaft centerlines of the driver and driven components.

2). Alignment is accomplished either

A- Shimming

B- Moving a machine component.

Its objective is to obtain a common axis of rotation at operating equilibrium for two coupled shafts or a train of coupled shafts.

Why it is important to make shaft alignment?

Shafts must be aligned as perfectly as possible to maximize equipment reliability and life, particularly for high-speed

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