Rotating machinery underpins sectors from power generation and aerospace to manufacturing and transportation. Imbalances in rotor mass or stiffness lead to excessive vibration, reduced efficiency and ...

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We find rotating machinery in many types of facilities. These include fabrication shops, assembly plants, and various kinds of process plants and manufacturing facilities. Rotating equipment poses ...

In Part 1 of this series, we looked at some hazards that arise when working around rotating machinery and how to protect yourself. In Part 2, we look at five more such hazards. Just because rotating ...