Securing The Machine - Siemens SIMOTICS M-1PH8 Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions

Alignment accuracy
1. Align the motors with coupling output in such a manner that the center lines of the shafts
2. Perform the fine adjustments with plates under the entire motor foot.
Table 5-4
Permissible deviations
Flexible coupling
5.6

Securing the machine

Fixing by means of motor feet
● The contact surfaces of the motor feet must lie on one plane. If the motor needs to be
● Select foot screws as per ISO 898-1 in compliance with the loading conditions and machine
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are parallel with no offset. This ensures that no additional forces affect their bearings during
operation.
Figure 5-2 Aligning the machine
Permissible deviations when aligning the motor
aligned, position metal shims underneath the feet in order to prevent machine deformation.
The number of shims should be kept as low as possible i.e. stack as few as possible.
type:
Radial shaft offset [x]
0.05 mm
Assembling
5.6 Securing the machine
Axial shaft offset [y]
0.05 mm
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