Roll misalignment often flies under the radar because it doesn’t always cause immediate failure. Instead, it shows up gradually—uneven belt tracking, premature bearing wear, increased vibration, and wasted energy. Over time, those “minor” issues can turn into unplanned downtime, higher maintenance costs, and frustrated teams trying to diagnose symptoms rather than the root cause. Proper… Read more »
Category: Alignment
An Overview of Laser Shaft Alignment Systems
Laser shaft alignment is one of the most practical tools available for keeping machinery running smoothly. At its core, laser shaft alignment is about precision, efficiency, and protecting valuable equipment from unnecessary wear. What are laser shaft alignment systems? Laser shaft alignment systems are designed to ensure that rotating machine components, such as motors, pumps,… Read more »
What Does Roll Alignment Mean?
Many industrial companies use heavy-duty equipment that relies on rollers in order to manufacture products. As products move from one stage to the next within this equipment, the rollers are responsible for keeping them moving. And it’s very important for these rollers to be properly aligned in order for them to continue moving things in… Read more »
So Why Does Misalignment Happen?
When a person’s spine is out of alignment they may have back aches, balance problems and pain. As such, they visit a chiropractor to adjust their spine back into its ideal position so it functions as intended. Now what about machines? They don’t have a spine, per se, but they certainly do have many components… Read more »
The Importance of Belt and Pulley Alignment
Pulley alignment is an essential part of routine, preventative maintenance. There are a number of reasons to be sure that maintenance personnel are inspecting pulley alignment on a regular basis. These are a few of the reasons why pulley alignment is so important. Why Pulleys Matter A wide variety of industrial equipment uses pulleys and… Read more »

