Prevent Machine Breakdowns with Proper Shaft Alignment and Slewing Ring Bearing Mounting
Poorly aligned shafts and improper machine seating are among the top causes of machinery issues like excessive vibration and premature breakdowns. Research indicates that incorrect alignment is responsible for around 50% of machine failures, as it significantly increases the load on shafts due to the forces generated within the coupling.
Equally vital is the correct mounting of slewing ring bearings, where proper alignment ensures even distribution of bearing load and stress. Flatness runout can severely impact bearing performance over time, leading to damage in seals, pinions, gears, and bolts. Addressing these alignment issues is crucial for long-term reliability and preventing costly machine downtime.
At MMES, we utilize advanced laser alignment systems from Easy Laser, Hamar, and Pruftechnic to offer comprehensive geometric alignment services. Our capabilities include:
- Straightness Measurement:
Ensures that rails, shafts, and surfaces are perfectly straight, which is critical for machines with moving parts requiring precise linear movement. - Flatness Measurement:
Assesses the flatness of surfaces like machine beds and foundations, preventing uneven wear and enhancing machine performance. - Parallelism Measurement:
Verifies that shafts, surfaces, and axes are parallel, crucial for precision machines such as lathes and milling equipment. - Squareness (Perpendicularity) Measurement:
Ensures two surfaces or axes are perpendicular, essential for accurate performance in presses and milling machines. - Leveling Measurement:
Checks the level of machine components, ensuring balanced operation and preventing undue strain caused by uneven surfaces. - Spindle Alignment:
Assesses the alignment of spindles and rotating machinery, helping prevent vibration and prolonging machine life. - Circularity (Roundness) Measurement:
Verifies the roundness of rotating parts like spindles and bearings to maintain smooth operation and avoid imbalance. - Bore Alignment:
Ensures that bores are aligned properly, critical for machines like engines and turbines where shaft alignment is key. - Twist Measurement:
Detects any rotational misalignment or twisting in structures such as machine frames and conveyor rails. - Runout Measurement:
Ensures that rotating shafts or parts maintain concentricity and do not deviate from their designed rotation path.
Each of these geometric alignment checks helps ensure precise machine performance, reduce wear, and increase operational efficiency. Keep your equipment running smoothly and avoid costly breakdowns by addressing these critical alignment factors.
