If your machines are making excess vibrations, noise or poor performance, one of the possible causes might be poor stability. Instability should be addressed urgently because it could easily result in rapid wearing and high cost of maintenance. One of the best methods of enhancing the stability of equipment is using leveling mounts. Keep reading as we look deeper into leveling mounts to establish their benefits, how they work, and different categories.

What are Leveling Mounts?

Also referred to and leveling foot/pads, these are devices used to help level a machine in which it is installed. They come with an adjustable height so that you can control the height of the machine.

The principle behind the mounts is that if you are working on a surface that is not level, adjusting the height of all or some parts of a machine can solve the issue. So, they are convenient, affordable, and fast solutions to get the problem fixed. The leveling mounts can be used on a wide range of facilities, such as motors, conveyor system, shelves, packing tables, and operating benches.

Benefits of Using Leveling Mounts

The main benefit of using leveling mounts is that they help to level the machine, and ensure it runs optimally. If it is a system such as a conveyor belt, ensuring it is level might be one of the parameters for better performance. Here are other advantages of using leveling mounts:

• Helps to reduce the machine from damage: If a machine is not level, it can tip over and get damaged. For machines that use rotating shafts, instability could easily result in high vibrations and regular breakdown. You can address this problem by simply leveling the surface with the right mounts.

• Easy to adjust and use with a wide range of machines: Because they are adjustable, you can easily raise or lower them to achieve the desired equipment height. Therefore, they can easily be used with a wide range of equipment.

• Reducing noise levels: Noise in most machines result from the rotating parts and vibrations. The noise can become a serious health risk for your workplace. However, leveling mounts can help to not only stabilize the equipment, but also absorb vibrations to keep the noise levels low.

Types of Leveling Mounts

There are many types of leveling mounts that you can use for your motors or other equipment. The two main types of leveling mounts are the male and female categories. Female level mounts are designed with a tapped hole that can be attached to a threaded fastener. The male leveling mount is the opposite, and features a threaded bolt that can be run on a threaded hole on the equipment feet.

Other types of leveling mounts are mainly of female or male design, but feature additional modifications or features. Here are some of them:

• Stud type: These leveling mounts come with threaded studs that are used for leveling and attachment.

• Plastic base leveling mount: This is a male type of leveling mount that works just like the stud category, but its base is plastic. They are preferred for industrial equipment because they are light and work excellently in reducing vibrations.

• Metal base leveling mount: If your machinery is very heavy, the plastic base leveling mount might not be the best. Instead, you should look for the metal base mount because it is stronger. To help reduce vibrations, go for the model that is fitted with elastomer pads.

• Stainless steel leveling mounts: For medical or food production facilities, the leveling mounts that you use should be made with sanitary materials. This is why you should go for stainless steel leveling mounts. These mounts can be of a male or female design, and they are designed with stainless steel.

If your equipment or machines are not level, it is time to identify and use the right leveling mount. Remember to have them installed correctly and checked regularly to ensure they are working well. Also, you need to follow regular equipment maintenance, and where possible, automation to increase productivity.