The importance of shaft alignment
Shaft misalignment appears in rotating machines which are connected by a coupling.
To be frank, all rotating machines that serve the manufacturing industry are prone to
misalignment. In matter of fact if you work in this industry, you have come across the
problems which arise when the machines are out of alignment. Your machine probably
moves out due to the soft foot, a bent shaft, loose bolts, poor base conditions, pipe
strain or many other inconsistencies.
Even with the naked eye you can observe several symptoms indicating misalignment:
- Excessive radial and axial vibrations
- Premature bearing, seal, shaft and coupling failure
- High casing temperature at or near the bearings orhigh discharge oil temperature
- An excessive amount of oil leakage at the bearing seals
- The coupling is hot while it is running and immediatelyafter unit shutdown. Look for rubber powder inside the coupling shroud
- Loose foundation bolts
- Loose or broken coupling bolts
- An excessive amount of grease on the inside of coupling guard
- Similar pieces of equipment are vibrating less or seem to have a longer operating life
- The shafts are breaking (or cracking) at or close to the inboard bearings or coupling hubs
Sounds familiar?
The most important actions of keeping your equipment running smoothly are REGULAR maintenance and upkeep by ensuring your machines are being kept lubricated and aligned. Generally speaking, laser-guided tools are quick, accurate, convenient, and easy-to-use solution as it requires only a SINGLE installation. Furthermore, they deliver consistently more accurate result. You do not require special skills to display the results virtually.
Easy-Laser offers a modern shaft alignment system that can measure all the types of machines. It also includes significant functions that help the user in obtaining faster and better results:
- Up to 4 different measurement methods – makes it possible to perform shaft alignment in any conditions.
- Reports – save each session for later reference and optimize your machine over time.
- One single alignment app – learn once, use the same software no matter which Easy-Laser system you are working with.
- Do more than just shaft alignment – measure twist and flatness of foundation using the same system.
- In the picture you can see XT 770, DOT LASER
After the machine alignment you will observe the following improvements:
- Increased machine availability
- Increased service life of bearings and seals
- Less leakage and better working environment
- Less risk of overheating and secondary damage
- Less lubricant consumption
- Less vibration
- Reduced noise level
- Less risk of serious breakdowns
- Greater overall savings with fewer spare parts, lower energy consumption and less unscheduled downtime.
Invest in your equipment maintenance, and it will pay you off in the long future span.
Besides, if you want to test it first, BIBUS Baltics offers shaft alignment services any time convenient for you, as well as absolutely brilliant trainings within Baltic States or on the premises of the producer in Sweden.
