A practical guide to identifying, preventing, and resolving pipe strain in industrial piping systems Pipe strain is one of those problems that’s easy to overlook—until it causes a major failure. It refers to unwanted pressure or movement within a piping system that places stress on connected machinery. Left unaddressed, it can knock equipment out of alignment, accelerate wear on critical components, and lead to costly downtime. Whether you’re designing a new system, troubleshooting recurring...

A practical guide to installation alignment for centrifugal pumps in industrial applications When it comes to industrial pump installations, the difference between a system that runs efficiently for years and one that fails prematurely often comes down to one thing: alignment. Whether you’re working in petrochemical, chemical, or refinery applications, getting the shaft alignment right during installation isn’t just a best practice—it’s a bottom-line issue. In this post, we’ll walk through...

In modern practice, the rim and face method is often performed using, the fundamental principles the same as with dial indicators. Proper...