The many uses of the word “alignment” describe a structure between objects, ideas, or people. When mechanics use the word alignment, they generally mean the relationship between one mechanical component and another. In a three dimensional world, that implies that the component relationship is described in a way that leaves no degrees of freedom unaccounted [...]
PLAST-EX is being held at the Toronto Congress Center, Toronto, ON – May 14-16, 2013. Why Attend? By attending PLAST-EX you will have fast, convenient access to thousands of new suppliers displaying equipment, new technologies, and materials to help you lower costs, reduce waste, and increase efficiencies. Visit OASIS in Booth # 2124 OASIS will be [...]
One of the nation’s leading producers of rotogravure printed flexible packaging required alignment of the chill rolls of one of their printing presses. Additionally, they had developed severe wrinkling through the foil section of their Rotomec coater/laminator. The printing press is a 10-color Rotogravure printing press with in-line lamination capability. The materials produced on this [...]
This is the first in our “How to Align Machines” series. This post deals with shaft alignment. In industry, the requirements for alignment are numerous. From shaft alignment to satellite antenna alignment to roll alignment, engineers and technicians benefit from a wide range of technologies and methods to accomplish their measurement and alignment needs. Shaft [...]
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Ray to the position of Southeast Regional Manager. With 20 years of experience in industrial manufacturing and distribution including previous roles in regional sales management, field service management, project management and customer service and sales, Jon brings extensive industry knowledge and exceptional customer service skills to [...]
One of the largest packaging facilities in the Midwest requested an alignment survey of the double backer through the wet end of their corrugator. During the initial survey, OASIS found significant misalignment conditions. After a complete realignment of the machine, this facility has seen a marked improvement in production and supplied the following impressive data: The [...]
