What is Soft-Footing? Soft-footing is normally used to convey improper contact between a machine casing and the base plate used to support it. It directly affects repeatability in shaft alignment measurements. Soft-footing not only causes issues with alignment quality and repeatability but it also can be the cause of machinery vibration, reduce life in electric …

What is Vibration? Vibration is a natural consequence of moving and rotating parts in industrial machinery components (e.g., belt-drive motors, shafts, bearings, gears, etc.). When considering vibration in asset operation, it is important to contextualize the vibration to the equipment of interest to assess whether the vibration is benign or indicative of a serious problem. …