How to alignment a pump with motor.

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Accepted Answer

Aligning a pump with a motor involves several steps to ensure proper alignment and prevent damage.

Start by checking the alignment specifications provided by the manufacturer.
Ensure that both the pump and motor are securely mounted.
Use alignment tools such as dial indicators or laser alignment systems to measure and adjust the alignment.
Adjust the motor or pump position as necessary to achieve proper alignment.
Check for parallelism and angularity between the pump and motor shafts.
Tighten all mounting bolts and recheck alignment after adjustments.
Perform a final run test to ensure smooth operation and minimal vibration.

Accepted Answer

With dial gauge first we do the rough alignment by straight edge then by dial gauge.

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