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RF MacDonald Co. offers sales, packaged systems design, service, installation, and parts for our customers!  

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R.F. MacDonald Co. offers customized training seminars to meet your specific needs for the operation and maintenance of pump systems to provide maximum performance and equipment longevity.  If you’re responsible for the day-to-day operation or maintenance of pumping equipment . . . whether you’re a plant engineer, maintenance supervisor or operating engineer, our hands on training programs are an effective way to get the most out of your equipment investment.  Courses also allow ample time for open discussion.

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The following Training Seminar Outline is one of many programs offered and addresses an important but often overlooked issue:

Pump Alignment Training I.    What do we mean by Misalignment II. Importance of Proper Alignment Extended Seal Life Extended Bearing Life Smoother / Quieter Operation Extended coupling life III. Types of alignment: Straight Edge and Flash Light Method Reverse Dial Indicator Method Rim & Face Method (Double Dial Indicator) Laser IV. Preliminary Checks Before Starting Alignment Baseplate  Shaft runout and endfloat Existing shims Inspect Couplings V. Alignment Checks Factory prealignment Alignment before grouting baseplate After Grouting Baseplate After Connecting Piping Final Alignment  (Cold vs Hot) VI. Alignment Criteria VII. Written Test VIII. Hands on Training and Testing