Rotating Machine Alignment and Balancing
Misalignment and imbalance destroy bearings and seals quietly, and both are correctable with the right method. This course covers aligning and balancing machines properly.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01How misalignment and imbalance destroy machines
- 02Pre alignment: foundations, soft foot and preparation
- 03Dial indicator alignment methods
- 04Laser alignment and interpreting the readings
- 05Thermal growth and offset targets
- 06Field balancing on rotating assemblies
- 07Verification, records and confirming the improvement
What you will gain
- Explain how misalignment and imbalance damage machines
- Prepare a machine correctly before alignment
- Perform alignment using dial and laser methods
- Account for thermal growth and soft foot
- Perform field balancing on rotating assemblies
- Verify results and document the outcome
Who should attend
- Millwrights, fitters and mechanical technicians
- Maintenance engineers and supervisors
- Condition monitoring staff
- Reliability engineers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 8 to 10 Feb 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 26 to 28 Apr 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 5 to 7 Jul 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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