Adjustable chocks have been around for years and are a useful way to accomplish parts of machine mounting and alignment. In some circles, they have either a great or bad reputation. A lot of that reputation may depend on the application and how the chocks were installed. Adjustable Chocks vs. Shims First, let’s discuss why …
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Machinery Lubrication • September 2022 Photo courtesy of JetTech Mechanical LLC Imagine buying a new car and not taking it for a test drive first. That might not be so bad, given the built-in protections covering the auto buyer these days. But what about buying industrial equipment? Purchasing a new machine and finding unexpected problems …
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Once you understand how grease actually works to lubricate a bearing, it becomes obvious why over-greasing causes so much trauma to both bearings and the grease itself. Remember, all we want from our lubricant is to provide a little separation in the war zone. Nothing more… nothing less. If you’re reading the term “war zone” …
Video courtesy of Mobius Institute. Unbalance can be caused by many possibilities such as listed below but not limited to just this list. Possible sources could be many more than those listed. Generally, if the rotor is dirty, clean it, as this alone may correct any unbalance. If it has damage fix it; if it’s …
Do you use accurate alarm values for your vibration analysis program or other Condition Monitoring technologies? Setting accurate alarm values will help you identify equipment, however, the benefits go beyond this. Missing alarms or inaccurate alarms may force your analyst to review every machine each time data is collected, which wastes a lot of time …
Precision Maintenance can be used as a process improvement strategy. A strategy that will pay dividends. This process is easy to implement. In fact, you do most of the work already. The beauty of it all is that there is not a lot of cost involved and if you are smart, you can implement the …
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Caulking guns are important tools that offer several benefits and fulfill various needs in different industries and applications. Here are some reasons why caulking guns are essential: Sealing and Waterproofing: Caulking guns are specifically designed for the application of caulk, which is a flexible material used to seal gaps, joints, and cracks in various surfaces. …
A caulking gun is a hand tool specifically designed for the application of caulk or sealant. Its purpose is to dispense a controlled and consistent flow of caulk from a cartridge or tube. Here are some key purposes and functions of a caulking gun: Sealing and Waterproofing: The primary purpose of a caulking gun is …
The primary function of a caulking gun is to dispense caulk or sealant in a controlled manner. Here are the key functions of a caulking gun: Dispensing Caulk: The main purpose of a caulking gun is to facilitate the application of caulk. The caulking gun holds a tube or cartridge of caulk and allows for …
Caulking guns are readily available at various retail locations. Here are some common places where you can buy a caulking gun: Hardware Stores: Local hardware stores, such as Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, or True Value, typically have a wide selection of caulking guns. They offer both manual and electric models, along with a range …