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Introduction
Course overview
Misalignment and imbalance are leading causes of vibration, bearing and seal failures in rotating machinery. Precision alignment and balancing extend equipment life and reduce energy use.
This Aractech course covers the effects of misalignment and imbalance, measurement methods, dial indicator and laser alignment, soft foot and thermal growth, balancing principles, field balancing and standards. Participants practise alignment calculations and balancing exercises.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain effects of misalignment and imbalance
- Measure and correct shaft misalignment
- Use dial indicator and laser alignment methods
- Correct soft foot and account for thermal growth
- Apply balancing principles and standards
- Perform field balancing calculations
Who should attend
Target audience
- Mechanical technicians
- Maintenance engineers
- Reliability engineers
- Vibration analysts
- Millwrights
- Maintenance supervisors
Methodology
Learning approach
- Technical lectures
- Calculation exercises
- Demonstrations
- Case studies
- Group discussions
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Alignment Fundamentals
- Types of misalignment
- Effects on machines
- Tolerances
- Coffee break
- Tolerances (continued)
- Preparation
- Exercise: Misalignment diagnosis
Day 2
Alignment Methods
- Rim and face
- Reverse dial
- Laser alignment
- Coffee break
- Laser alignment (continued)
- Corrections
- Lab: Alignment calculation
Day 3
Practical Alignment
- Soft foot
- Thermal growth
- Pipe strain
- Coffee break
- Pipe strain (continued)
- Documentation
- Demonstration: Laser alignment
Day 4
Balancing
- Imbalance types
- Balancing standards
- Shop balancing
- Coffee break
- Shop balancing (continued)
- Field balancing
- Lab: Single-plane balancing
Day 5
Precision Maintenance
- Precision practices
- Verification
- Programmes
- Coffee break
- Programmes (continued)
- Benefits
- Capstone: Precision maintenance plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Machinery Alignment and Balancing (ME-031) cover?
This course covers Maintenance and Engineering through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Mechanical technicians, Maintenance engineers, Reliability engineers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include London, Istanbul, Barcelona, Rome, Munich, Amsterdam.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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