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  1. An Overview of Rotary Pumps - Acoem USA

    Nov 17, 2021 · Rotary pumps are vital pieces of equipment for many industrial plants, especially those working with high viscosity fluids such as motor oil. Understanding how rotary pumps …

  2. Understanding the ISO 10816-3 Vibration Severity Chart

    Jun 9, 2022 · Let’s take a 150hp electric motor, driving a pump, at 1765 rpm, on a rigid base, as an example, and use the ISO 10816-3 chart. Advised vibration levels in velocity (inches per …

  3. Guide To Aligning Vertical Pumps - Acoem USA

    Jan 10, 2025 · Vertically-oriented pumps are used primarily in municipal water, HVAC, and power plant operations, although it is not uncommon to see small vertical pumps in many industrial …

  4. Soft Foot Caused by a C-face Motor - Acoem USA

    Feb 12, 2013 · Our service group received a call from a water treatment plant in the western US for assistance to align a gearbox with C-face motor to a rotary lobe pump. After numerous …

  5. Motor-pump Alignment - Acoem USA

    Motor-pump Alignment Motor-Pump alignment is the process of aligning shaft centerlines between a motor and a pump. The motor is the prime mover, transferring power to the pump by the use …

  6. A Handy Guide to Balancing Rotating Machinery - Acoem USA

    Jan 6, 2022 · Balancing rotating machinery is mostly math, with a bit of common sense and experience thrown in. The math is constant, so here are some tips to help with the common …

  7. Soft Foot - Acoem USA

    Soft Foot is a common issue when aligning rotating equipment. It is a major cause of repeatability problems with shaft alignment measurements, whether using dial indicators or a laser …

  8. Proper Coupling Application, Installation and Maintenance

    Sep 16, 2015 · This app is available from the iTunes and Google Play stores. Another source is the application guide included with a coupling. A perfect example of “the wrong coupling for …

  9. Soft Foot–What It Is and How to Minimize It - Acoem USA

    Jun 4, 2010 · Soft foot is a common issue when aligning rotating equipment. It is a major cause of repeatability problems in shaft alignment measurements. In addition to alignment quality and …

  10. X, Y, Z Axis. What do they stand for? - Acoem USA

    Sep 23, 2019 · Everything must have perspective, a point of view, to be communicated. To communicate the three spatial dimensions, we use the X,Y, Z coordinates. These denote …