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White Paper
Dynamic Movement White Paper
This paper covers some fundamentals of precision alignment, as well as the methodology for calculating thermal growth. This paper also discusses and demonstrates the importance of field measurements of actual on-line positions.
Literature
Time to Align: Six Easy Pre-Alignment Steps
Learn how to set the stage for predictable alignment results. Just follow these six simple pre-alignment steps to accomplish predictable alignment calculations, resulting in precise alignment in one or two moves.
Benefits of Shaft Alignment
Learn how to identify shaft misalignment, the impact base conditions and thermal variations have on alignment, frequently asked questions about shaft alignment and more.
FixturelaserXA
Learn about programs and express functions for Fixturlaser XA - the alignment system for Express Alignment.
Technical Notes
Angular Misalignment
This Tech Note defines Angular Misalignment and provides graph displaying how to calculate angular misalignment.
Base Bound Solution
This Tech Note defines the base bound solution and provides calculations and examples.
Face Dial Indicator Readings and Angular Misalignment
This Tech Note explains where to mount dial indicators and how to use dial indicators to determine angular misalignment.
Rim Dial Indicator Readings and Offset Misalignment
This Tech Note explains how to use rim dial indicators to measure angular misalignment.
Infrared Thermograms of Coupling Misalignment
View infrared diagrams of coupling misalignment.
Offset Misalignment
This Tech Note defines offset misalignment provides examples.
Vertical Rough Alignment
This Tech Note explains a procedure that can be used as part of pre-alignment checks to make vertical rough alignment easier.
Video
Laser Alignment Demonstration with the Fixturlaser XA
Recorded at the WEFTEC 2008 show, Brian Shanovich from VibrAlign shows how even a novice can follow the on-screen prompts to quickly complete an alignment, saving time and money. Also learn about VibrAlign's free training program for the XA laser alignment system.
The Benefits of
Shaft Alignment
Watch a video on the benefits of shaft alignment.
Touch Tips for the Fixture XA
Touch Tips as a convenient refresher about different aspects of how to use the Fixturlaser XA laser shaft alignment system. Watch now for quick video refreshers on topics such as set-up and pre-alignment.
Research
The pillars of predictive maintenance
When is predictive maintenance a burden rather than a benefit?
Vibration analysis: What does it mean?
Powertrain performance echos effective predictive maintenance
Building on a solid foundation: Machinery installation is the start of a trouble-free process
