Laser Alignment / Measurement

Laser alignment is used when connecting pipes to rotating equipment to ensure pipe stress is minimised. Laser alignment system has higher resolution than conventional dial indicators and therefore provide a more accurate alignment result. Laser measurement on offshore platform between different modules provide a accurate and consistent measurement for tie-in points.

Laser alignment is also used to align rotating machinery to their required tolerance.

ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS

Misalignment of rotating machines is the major cause of all breakdowns. Studies have shown that less than 10% of the randomly chosen machines are aligned to within acceptable limits. The cost of misalignment:

• Increased power consumption
• Increased vibration causing machinery damage
• Increased bearing wear and damage
• Increased wearing of seal elements
• Excessive coupling wear
• Increased the downtime of your machineries

OUR CAPABILITIES

We are capable of providing the following laser alignment services:

• Shaft & couplings
• Soft foot measurement & correction
• Pipe stress measurement & correction
• Thermal growth measurement
• Pulley driven machines
• Machine train alignment
• Rotating & reciprocating machines
• Compressors and turbines