TCB Industrial has been awarded a base plate modification scope supporting rotating equipment alignment at an industrial facility in Northern California. Base plates serve as the foundation for motors, pumps, and driven equipment, and their condition directly affects alignment stability, vibration levels, and long-term equipment reliability.

This award focuses on modifying existing base plates to correct deficiencies and restore a stable platform for precision alignment.

Importance of base plate condition

Even well-aligned rotating equipment can experience premature issues if the supporting base plate lacks stiffness, flatness, or proper anchorage. Over time, base plates may deform due to corrosion, thermal cycling, or operational loading, leading to soft foot conditions and alignment drift.

Addressing base plate issues is a proactive maintenance strategy that improves reliability without requiring full equipment replacement.

Scope and execution approach

TCB’s work begins with field verification to assess existing base plate condition, anchor integrity, and interface surfaces. Based on these findings, modifications are planned to restore flatness, improve stiffness, or accommodate revised equipment footprints.

Execution may include controlled cutting, welding, reinforcement, and surface preparation. Each step is sequenced to maintain dimensional control and avoid introducing distortion that could compromise alignment.

Alignment-focused workmanship

Because the end goal is stable alignment, fabrication and modification activities are performed with alignment tolerances in mind. TCB’s crews coordinate closely between mechanical and welding disciplines to ensure that modifications support accurate final setup.

Where required, alignment checks are performed after modifications to confirm that the base plate is ready for equipment installation or re-alignment.

Safety and coordination

Base plate modification work often occurs in tight mechanical rooms or active production areas. TCB establishes controlled work zones, manages hot work permits as required, and coordinates closely with facility staff to minimize disruption.

Safety planning emphasizes tool control, fire prevention, and awareness of adjacent equipment and utilities.

What this award represents

This project demonstrates TCB’s ability to support rotating equipment reliability through foundational improvements. By addressing base plate issues directly, TCB helps facilities achieve more stable alignment results and reduce long-term maintenance risk.