One of the most frustrating, expensive, and time consuming parts of shaft alignment is dealing with a Base Bound or Bolt Bound (BBBB) condition. One or both of these conditions are present in a sizeable population of industrial machines. And while these can be difficult, there are many options that can be used to correct these conditions, allowing the technician to perform a quality shaft alignment.
The definitions for Base Bound and Bolt Bound are:
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Maintenance personnel use many methods to attempt to correct these problems, such as:
Base Bound
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Bolt Bound
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While any of these methods can be employed, some require extensive manpower and down time. They may also make the motor unsuitable for other installations, by changing the NEMA-rated height or bolt-hole diameter of the motor. But there are alternatives that require much less work, are less expensive, and will not cause the machinery to be out of specification. Stay tuned!
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