Shaft misalignments as small 0.06 mm can cause failures of seals, couplings, and bearings as well as increase motor vibration and heat. Traditional alignment methods, like straightedges/feeler gauges, ...

Fluke Reliability has launched a new Shaft Alignment solution that includes rugged tablets designed to work with their range of alignment kits, including Pruftechnik’s laser alignment tools.

A report issued earlier this year from ABS indicates that larger ships, driven by the latest generation of very high-powered diesel engines, are particularly susceptible to alignment problems on the ...

The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers released a 60-page technical bulletin Practices and Procedures for the Alignment of Marine Main Propulsion Shafting Systems. The bulletin was ...

Marine propulsion shafting systems are critical components in modern marine engineering, serving as the conduit between a vessel's power generation unit and its propeller. These systems are not only ...

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The kit consists of a cylindrical 2.250 or 1.000-in.-diameter laser that is held right in the bore, tool-holder, chuck, or shaft mount. A digital receiver projects the beam. The mount is reversible so ...

ISMANING, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prüftechnik, a division of Fluke Reliability, introduces the ShaftAlign Touch laser alignment system, a new digital solution that exceeds the capabilities of ...

Accurate alignment saves energy and costs. Did you know that shaft misalignment accounts for nearly half of all expenses related to rotating machinery breakdowns? By accurately aligning the shafts of ...

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