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Aflowz offers a comprehensive laser shaft alignment service in singapore that is proven to eliminate the most common cause of machine vibration, making it the most effective method for coupling alignment. Proper coupling alignment increase mean time between failures, bearing and seal life and decrease power loses.

Taking advantage of the most advanced and precise laser alignment equipment in the market, Aflowz can quickly improve the running condition and dependability of your machines. Shaft alignment is one of the mission critical components for optimum performance.

Incorrectly aligned shafts and the consequences of this are behind more than 50% of all malfunctions in rotating machines. This increases unscheduled downtime and therefore production losses. This, of course, increases overall maintenance costs. In addition, misaligned shaft increases vibrations and frictions, which can increase the energy consumption considerably and cause premature bearing and seal damage.

The required accuracy depends mostly on the types of machines you have and the speed. Generally speaking, ±0.05 mm for the offset value (at 1500–3000 rpm). However, it is important to refer to the machine’s or component manufacture’s specifications regarding this. That the coupling manufacturer specifies that their couplings can handle an incorrect setting of a few millimetres means, in principle, nothing regarding how accurately you need to align. This flexibility is to compensate for misalignment and forces during the start-up phase. When the machine rotates at the correct speed and temperature, it must still be correctly aligned. Otherwise, seals and bearings are put under pressure by misalignment forces and wear out more quickly than necessary, even if the coupling lasts longer. Different couplings cope with misalignments better or worse depending on their design.