Indicator Shaft Alignment

Adjustments in dial indicator readings should be made to compensate for __________.

A. indicator sag

B. shaft vibration

C. shaft end float

D. corrosion

A. indicator sag

In the elastomer-in-shear coupling the teeth are straight, this allows for more __________ movement than a jaw coupling.

A. parallel

B. vertical

C. Angular

D. axial

D. axial

The combination shear and compression elastomeric coupling is designed for __________ applications.

A. high torque

B. severe misalignment

C. high temperature

D. corrosive environment

B. severe misalignment

One of the advantages of elastomeric couplings over flexible metal couplings is that they __________.

A. are lighter weight and easier to install

B. have good temperature resistance

C. dampen vibration better

D. have excellent chemical resistance

C. dampen vibration better

A property of a rotating component that changes with thermal expansion is __________.

A. Length

B. Diameter

C. Speed

D. Height

D. Height

The rim and face alignment method is __________.

A. used only to align solid flange couplings

B. less accurate than the straight edge and feeler gauge method

C. more accurate than the straight edge and feeler gauge method

D. used only when coupling six (6) inch shafts or larger

C. more accurate than the straight edge and feeler gauge method

The four types of misalignment for which a flexible coupling compensates are __________, __________, __________, and __________.

A. angular, parallel, horizontal, vertical

B. angular, lateral, bilateral, axial

C. angular, orbital, axial, lateral

D. angular, parallel, axial, torsional

D. angular, parallel, axial, torsional

The reverse indicator alignment method __________.

A. requires disassembly of the coupling hubs

B. is more accurate than straight edge and feeler gauge method or the rim and face indicator method

C. requires the use of one dial indicator, a straight edge, feeler gage, and spirit level

D. cannot measure parallel misalignment

B. is more accurate than straight edge and feeler gauge method or the rim and face indicator method

A flanged coupling is __________.

A. a solid metal-to-metal connection

B. used mainly on small diameter shafts

C. any coupling design that has a flange

D. only used for application having a rotational load

A. a solid metal-to-metal connection