Shaft Alignment Handbook, Second Edition

Offers step-by-step guidelines for solving complex alignment tasks accurately. This title provides an analysis of coupled, rotating machinery systems. It covers coupling design, installation and maintenance. It reveals modern tactics for finding and correcting soft foot problems. It discusses novel dial-indicator measurement techniques.

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This work offers essential, step-by-step guidelines for solving complex alignment tasks quickly and accurately. A comprehensive analysis of coupled, rotating machinery systems is provided. This edition features: extensive coverage of coupling design, installation and maintenance; reveals modern tactics for finding and correcting soft foot problems; discusses novel dial-indicator measurement techniques; and more. Topics of discussion include foundations, baseplates, machine casings, and piping strain, flexible and rigid couplings, alignment and coupling tolerances, shaft alignment techniques and measuring tools, aligning V-belt drives, and aligning multiple element drive trains and right angle drives.