Bore alignment is an engine machining process which establishes a perfectly straight bore for crankshaft and camshaft housings. Bore alignment and measurement is a vitally important task for many applications. Bore Alignment Helps Prevent Damage In order to avoid damage, the tunnels or saddles for crankshaft and cam rotation have to be straight. Without it, the… Read more »
For routine maintenance tasks, laser alignment tools like the Pulley Partner can come in handy on a regular basis. For other types of equipment maintenance, however, you may only need to use the tools at Seiffert a handful of times each year. If this is the case, you may be understandably hesitant to invest in… Read more »
You rely on the bearings in your crank-driven equipment to keep everything turning smoothly. When bearings wear out prematurely, it can reduce the efficiency of your equipment and ultimately cause costly breakdowns. As such, it’s in the best interests of your operation to install bearings properly the first time so that they last as long… Read more »
Here on the Seiffert Industrial blog, we typically focus on the many virtues of laser alignment tools, and suggest ways for businesses to put them to work in their operations. But if you’ve never used these tools before, you might still have some lingering questions about how to use them effectively. Even if you have… Read more »
Crankshafts can be found in a wide variety of tools and equipment, from sewing machines and pencil sharpeners to powerful diesel engines. In an engine, progressive uneven wear and tear on bearings can cause the crankshaft’s longitudinal straightness to change over time. This process is called “deflection.” It may not be visible to the naked… Read more »
