BENCHMARK PDM

09/07/2022

Maintrain 2022 is coming fast!

Canada’s largest annual maintenance and physical asset management conference exhibition and networking event, MainTrain gathers leading experts, practitioners, and professionals from across Canada and around the world to share their insights and strategies that support professionals and their organizations.
Join us online or in person at the FourPoints by Sheraton Toronto Airpoirt on September 19th to 21st.

You can register here : https://pemac.org/conference/page

https://youtu.be/8rtsxjnP6g8

MainTrain is going in-person for 2022 and we hope you will join us at the FourPoints by Sheraton Toronto Airport from September 19-21st! We will also be host...

07/20/2022

The 5 methods of laser shaft alignment, part 3/5.

We've already covered the 9-12-3 and Easyturn methods.
This week, we'll talk about Multipoint.

Multipoint is an extension of the EasyTurn shaft measurement method.
Multipoint also means that you can start collecting measurement values from any clock position (angle) and you can perform a complete collection over a rotation as small as 40 degrees.

However, as the name implies, this method means that the values are collected at more than three points.
This is advantageous if taking shaft measurements from larger machines where it is difficult to rotate the shafts. Collect the measurement values over a shorter rotation to increase the mathematical probability of obtaining good measurement values.

This method also allows the quality of the measurement series to be evaluated.
The evaluation takes into account temperature variations, the direction of measurement and the number of measurement points.

You can see the Multipoint method in this demonstration video made with the -Laser XT770 (at 16:15): https://lnkd.in/g7h4Z_Dp

07/07/2022

Alignment measurement method 2/5 : EasyTurn

EasyTurn is a unique further development of the 9-12-3 method, with the freedom to choose at which clock position (which angle) you start collecting measurement values. With the help of some mathematics, we can also restrict the total measurement range to 40 degrees full rotation.

From a practical point of view, this means that you can use this method where there is limited possibility of rotating the machines, due to the lack of space around the shafts.

Measurement method EasyTurn offers down to 20° between measuring points. Great when machine protection or pipes prevent precise positioning according to the clock method.

07/05/2022

9 different laser transmitters for different measurement needs 🔧

Four parts are key to quick and easy measurement with laser: a laser transmitter to emit a laser beam, a detector to register it, suitable brackets, and measurement software to display the result. In this article we will guide you through our different laser transmitters and their main areas of use.

06/28/2022

With the Easy-Laser shaft alignment systems and XT App, 5 different measuring methods can be used.

- 9-12-3
- EasyTurn™
- Multipoint
- Continuous Sweep
- Uncoupled Sweep

Today, here are more details about the 9-12-3.

The clock method, or 9-12-3 as it is also known, is the origin of all shaft alignment.
Anyone who knows how to use analog dial indicators will recognize this method.
A dial indicator is mounted on each shaft, and the measured values are taken at three different points, corresponding to the 9-12-3 positions on a clock, or the 0-90-180 angles of a circle.

It is based on geometry (and trigonometry), more specifically circular mathematics.
The mathematical assumption is that if we can measure the semicircle, then we can calculate what the whole circle will look like, and therefore determine the center of the circle (center of rotation) for both shafts.
These centers can then be compared to each other and we can determine how well the machines are aligned with each other.
And with a laser-based measurement system, you also get direct feedback from the machine setup in real time.

The XT App can be downloaded and tested in demo mode by downloading it for free on your mobile or tablet.
Apple: https://lnkd.in/gtzb4Azv
Android : https://lnkd.in/eedtuEPd

03/01/2022

BENCHMARK PDM and Easy-Laser Presents, straight from Toronto Canada & Mölndal Sweden. A free webinar on: "The Philosophy of Reliable Machinery Installation" Thursday, March 10, 2022. To sign up and get more info email us at [email protected].

02/18/2022

Today is . BENCHMARK PDM salutes Alessandro Volta, the inventor of the electric battery, and reminds you to charge your Easy-Laser alignment tool batteries.

02/02/2022

The Groundhog predicts an early spring! At BENCHMARK PDM we predict you will love our alignment tools! For further information on our Easy-Laser https://benchmarkpdm.com or call 1-800-598-1117

01/14/2022

Thank you to all who submitted their photos to our Machinery Installation Photo contest! Congratulations to Dave Rousseau ing., for finishing 1st place, Silverio Desantis for finishing 2nd place and Tanya Gravel for finishing 3rd place with these awesome shots!

Dave sent in a great overhead shot of a machinery installation job site in action. It was a two-day turnaround of a refiner motor repair. Silverio sent in a cool shot for all the gearheads in our industry – machinery & engineering at its finest! And finally, Tanya sent in a nice shot showing some size perspective of some of the components we have to install in our industry.

Thanks again to all who submitted, look out for some honourable mentions to come out showing some very diverse industrial working conditions in our country!

12/22/2021

Insane Maintenance !?
Most of us have heard enough about Reactive, Preventive, and Predictive Maintenance practices.
Well how about Insane Maintenance ?
Yes that’s right, Insane Maintenance.

John Lambert, BENCHMARK PDM founder and president will explain how he looks at this.
Learn more about maintenance best pratices and content from the MAAD Training blog : https://lnkd.in/eQZVMxCE

And don't forget to be MAAD !
M for Measure, A for Analyze, A for Act and D for Document.

Most of us have heard enough about Reactive, Preventive, and Predictive Maintenance practices. Well how about Insane Maintenance? Yes that’s right, Insane Maintenance.

12/22/2021

Our photo contest about industrial maintenance and machinery installation is ending soon !
You have until Friday, December 31, 2021, to send a photo on the topic of machine installation and industrial maintenance.
There will be three winners!

1st place - $200 gas card
2nd place - $100 gas card
3rd place - $50 gas card

Click here to enter the contest or send us your photos directly by DM : https://lnkd.in/ghysWX9f

Good luck to all!

12/01/2021

We are currently holding a photo contest about industrial maintenance.

Until Friday, December 31, 2021, send a photo on the topic of machine installation and industrial maintenance. There will be three winners !

1st place - $200 gas card
2nd place - $100 gas card
3rd place - $50 gas card

Click here to enter the contest or send us your photos directly by DM : https://benchmarkpdm.com/2021-machinery-installation.../

Good luck to all !