Precision Alignment Services
Precision alignment is a process that ensures that machinery is
installed in a precise manner to maximize its operational life. It
should be performed on every installation of rotating
equipment, no matter how small, no matter how critical.
Precision alignment will lead to reduced maintenance and operational
costs, and increased product quality. There are a number of ways
that this process will save money.
First, misalignment is the leading cause of bearing failure. Mis-alignment
destroys bearings, seals and couplings long before they reach their
life expectancy. When a motor fails (the most likely component to
fail) it can cause secondary damage to the driven machine (pump,
fan, compressor, etc.), increasing the cost of the failure as much
as 10 times.
How much does a precision alignment cost at the time of
installation? Prevention of one major failure will more than justify
the cost of precision alignment tools.
According to a report published in the Journal of the Technical
Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI), "precision
alignment resulted in extending bearing life by a factor of eight in
a large class of rotating machines. Other reported benefits were a
seven percent savings in overall maintenance costs and a twelve
percent increase in machine availability. Machine breakdowns
attributed to misalignment were cut in half."
Precision alignment also reduces vibration in the machine. Excessive
vibration can result in early machine failure and, sometimes, poor
product quality. That results in production material being scrapped.
Vibration can affect the quality of paper and steel due to hammering
of misaligned rolls.
So, you’ve heard all of this before. Alignment saves bearings, seals
and couplings. How else does precision alignment help me save money?
Motor efficiency in a precisely aligned machine increases. Increased
motor efficiency equals less power equals lower energy bills for
your facility. At today’s energy prices, those savings can be
significant. Precision alignment ensures the smooth, efficient
transmission of power from the motor to the driven machine. Stresses
inside a misaligned machine are caused when it to pulls against
pipes, ducts, hold down bolts, etc. These stresses are transferred
internally to rotors and stators causing more energy to be used to
turn the motor.
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Services Offered
- We provide precision laser alignment services to all pumps and most rotating equipment or machinery
- Laser shaft alignment
- Laser alignment for all train shafts with multiple couplings
- Laser alignment from motor to pump
- Laser alignment from gear box to pump
- Coupling alignment
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