The misalignment of shafts is a big problem for the operation of all types of machines. The temperature in couplings, bearings, grease, and motors increases and the machine or vehicle consumes more energy. Ultimately, the additional friction leads to significantly increased wear, possibly even causing shaft fractures and the total failure of systems and machines.
The LASER-EQUILIGN2 from Schaeffler is claimed to enable the precise alignment of shafts and a significant reduction in work for maintenance technicians. This alignment tool can be deployed quickly and precisely due to its single laser technology, says Schaeffler. The non-verbal user interface with 8” TFT display and capacitive touchscreen (can be operated wearing suitable gloves) enables intuitive, user-friendly operation, it adds.
In contrast to the conventional double laser technology in which two laser/sensor units must be aligned with each other, only one laser/sensor unit and a reflector are used in single laser technology. The single laser is simply aligned with the reflector. This increases the usability and provides maintenance technicians with precise measurement results.
