Effects of misalignment

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INTRODUCTION:

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The process of reducing the misalignment of two adjacent shafts connected by a coupling so that the center of rotation for each shaft is as near as collinear as practical during normal operation.

Purpose of Shaft Alignment

• Good shaft-to-shaft alignment of rotating machinery is essential for long term operation.

• History has indicated that it is good practice to limit operating misalignment to low values.

• Good shaft alignment reduces forces acting on rotating shafts, bearings and other components.

Benefits of Precision Alignment

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• Reduced Vibration levels.

• Increased meantime between failures.

• Reduced maintenance costs.

• Reduced energy consumption.

• Increased production quantity and quality.

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