Effects of Misalignment

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The benefits of precision
shaft alignment
Alignment definition
The process of reducing the misalignment of two
adjacent shafts connected by a coupling so that the center
of rotation for each shaft is as near as collinear as practical
during normal operation
 Co-linearity

Shafts in this same straight line are

considered co-linear, or in the same straight
line.
Purpose of shaft alignment
Benefits of precision alignment
What will happen if shaft is not
align?
The effects of misalignment
 Spectrum Analysis
1xRPM - BALANCE
1.8
1.5 2xRPM - ALIGNMENT
1.2 3-6xRPM - LOOSENESS
0.9
GEARS & ANTI FRICTION BEARINGS
0.6
6-30xRPM 30-50xRPM
0.3

1000 2000 3000 4000

Frequency
Machinery installation
Machinery Base and Foundations
Pipe-work installation
Measuring pipe-strain
Measuring pipe-strain
Thermal growth considerations
Ambient offset
Alignment methods
Rim & Face
Alignment methods
Reverse Dial
Alignment methods
Laser Alignment
Alignment methods - Considerations
Considerations of Reverse Dial Method
Reverse Dial Method
Bracket Sag
Measuring bracket Sag
Measuring bracket Sag
Reverse Dial Graphical method
Reverse dial graphical method (example)
Reverse dial graphical method (example)
Reverse dial graphical method (example)
Reverse dial graphical method (example)
Reverse dial graphical method (example)
Laser alignment systems
 Some modern Laser kits are based on the principal of
reverse dial method

Using laser beams instead of bars eliminates the possibility of sag

Machine moves are computer calculated
Mounting of Laser fixtures
Dimensions are entered
Thermal growth
Ready to measure Rotate the shafts
Alignment measurement complete
Adjust the machine vertically
Adjust the machine horizontally
Laser alignment considerations