Hi everyone –
Happy Holidays from all of us at Alignment Supplies, and best wishes for 2012! It’s becoming a tradition - here is this year’s ”Christmas Lights” video! Enjoy!
Merry Christmas from Alignment Supplies!
December 5th, 2011Shaft Training Special - Send 3, Get 1 Free!
June 29th, 2011Hey everyone –
As you know, ASI is always looking to stay innovative with the ways we can offer our tools and resources to be of maximum benefit to you. We’ve had so much interest in training, that we thought it only natural to make our next big promotion for our Training class! And it’s a great deal too: now, when you come to ASI for our One Day Shaft Alignment Training, every 3rd person is FREE! (up to a maximum of 2 free attendees).
There has never been a better time to send your people in for some training - you can get all your questions answered, make sure you know how to use every feature of your system, and become an Easy-Laser expert - all while saving some money, too! It’s hard to beat that!
So give us a call at 419.887.5890 and let us know that you want to Send 3 and Get 1 Free! Training is simply scheduled by availability, so you can come in when it is convenient for you. This Training Special Offer is for a limited time only, so make sure you call in and make your reservation soon!
New Webinar!
March 23rd, 2011
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Wind Systems Magazine
March 14th, 2011
Please check out our alignment article in Wind Systems magazine.
Read the article here!
Wind Turbine Alignment
January 18th, 2011Here is a tip for those aligning wind turbines.
In many cases we cannot mount with chains and brackets on the gearbox shaft. This leaves us with the decision of where to mount the measuring (S-Unit) with a magnet. First, decide if you want to mount on the brake disc or the mounting flange for the coupler. Look for a place as close down by the shaft as possible. Check for clearance of the brake caliper.
Once you decide where to mount, check the measurement 2 or 3 times to make sure it repeats. On some turbines we have found that some components will shift when the brake is engaged. Mounting close to the shaft will minimize the effect. If your results are not repeating, look for an alternative spot to mount and re-test. If they do repeat, you have found a good solution.
You can contact us for help in mounting lasers on high speed shafts in wind turbines.
Lock out/Tag out
January 3rd, 2011Whenever we provide shaft alignment training we talk about lock-out/tag-out procedures.
Lock-out/tag-out ensures that all electrical isolation switches are in the OFF postion - preventing the system from becoming energized during the alignment.
Did you know that OSHA has documentation specifically for lock-out/tag-out?
The OSHA standard is 1910.147. 1910.147 AppA is a Typical minimal lockout procedure!
Soft Foot Tip
January 3rd, 2011Here is a recent post about soft foot from the Easy-Laser User’s Group - be sure to join for more great tips!
Originally posted by Sam Pickens-
“One may note that ’soft-foot’ generally has an acceptable tolerance; usually 0.003″ MAX (I like 2 mils max or none at all). Also; when one encounters a soft foot there is a ‘hard’ diagonal and a ’soft’ diagonal. If the foot doesn’t deflect it is said to be ‘hard’. Suppose the back left bolt is hard; the front right should also be hard - this is the hard diagonal; else you may have wedge foot. With both hard feet tight and say the back right foot had 9 mils - with the dial indicator in its position, loosen the front left: do you still have 9 mils or did it lessen? IF so split the soft foot shim corrections over both feet on the soft diagonal.
Now that soft foot is eliminated you can proceed with the alignment task. One-shot alignment is common when proper procedures and methods are employed. I started doing machine alignments is 1967.
If a wedge foot is encountered you may consider ‘SofShoe’ shims. They are an elastomer and comforms to shape and sets under pressure. You can write me for more information.”
Easy-Laser User’s Group
December 27th, 2010Check out our new Easy-Laser Users Group on LinkedIn. Please join our group and look for tips and new announcements. We look forward to your comments and questions!
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=3728117
So long 2010…
December 23rd, 2010Thanks to everyone who helped make 2010 another successful year at Alignment Supplies! Customers, new friends and old, our reps and everybody who had great things to say about us!
We introduced some great new products this year - E710, E910, E915 - and we have much more planned for 2011, so stay tuned.
Have a safe and happy holiday and we will see you next year!
Merry Christmas from Alignment Supplies!
December 20th, 2010Hi everyone –
Happy Holidays from all of us at Alignment Supplies / Easy-Laser®, and best wishes for 2011! It seems like everyone enjoyed our “Christmas Lights” video from last year, so we thought we’d share another one with you! Enjoy!