Stan Riddle
Two Minute Tips
Why V-Belt Tension Gauges Matter
An often-overlooked precision maintenance tool is the V-belt tension gauge. Many maintenance technicians believe they can just go by “feeling” for what proper belt tension should be. In our Reliable Precision Maintenance (RPM) course, we often let mechanics tension the belts to what they “feel” is correct. Then we check the tension with a V-belt tension gauge. More times than not, we find that the belts are over-tensioned when going by “feel”.
- Stan Riddle
- Acoem USA
Two Minute Tips
RCFA: Another Acronym but an Important One
There sure are a lot of acronyms around and it seems like new ones come out every day. Not sure about you, but I have a hard time keeping track of them. There are times when I attempt a conversation with someone, and they are spewing out so many acronyms it is hard to decipher just what they may be talking about...
- Stan Riddle
- Acoem USA
Two Minute Tips
Vibration and Alignment Problems Related to Soft Foot
Most industrial maintenance mechanics who are involved with precision shaft alignment are familiar with the phenomenon of soft foot.
- Stan Riddle
- Acoem USA
Five Minute Facts
The Fundamentals of Belts and Sheaves
In some industries, like oiling, drive belt replacement is considered a task for the new guys on the floor. It’s an easy job right? Absolutely. But there are many ways to do it incorrectly if not taught properly the first time.
- Stan Riddle
- Acoem USA
Two Minute Tips
“Mic” Your Shims Before Alignment!
Have you ever added the number of shims your laser alignment tool or dial indicator tells you to during an alignment only to find your machine is still out of alignment? This is a frustrating but common occurrence.
- Stan Riddle
- Acoem USA
Five Minute Facts
Visual Inspection of Couplings and Machinery Components
Visual inspections are very important in maintenance facilities, meaning inspection of equipment and structures using any or all human senses such as vision, hearing, touch and smell. This 5 minute fact will show you if visual inspections are really worth it ...
- Stan Riddle
- Acoem USA
Two Minute Tips
Alignment Check vs. Alignment
One question that arises regularly in training is about doing alignment checks. Is it okay to just check the alignment? This quick tip will address the reasons for alignment check...
- Stan Riddle
- Acoem USA
Five Minute Facts
Roughing In
The roughing-in process as it relates to alignment is very important. The most common method is the straight-edge method. Is there a more effective way?
- Stan Riddle
- Acoem USA
Two Minute Tips
How to Measure Your Machine’s RPM
If your machinery is not operating at the correct RPM, it will cause significant loss of time and productivity. This quick tip will show you how to correctly measure your machine's RPM…
- Stan Riddle
- Acoem USA
