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The Fixturlaser XA Alignment Measurement System can be upgraded with a range of Software Programs and specially designed Fixtures to tackle the most demanding alignment measurement and correction tasks.

Click on the following links for further information: -

• Offset Shaft Alignment Measurement
• Offline to Running Alignment Measurement
• Machine Train Alignment Measurement
• Alignment Measurement of Spacer Shafts
• Hot Check Alignment Measurement

Offset Shaft Alignment Measurement

Offset, or Cardan shafts are an excellent way of power transmission, when it is impossible to configure two machines, such as a motor and pump, in line. There is the general misunderstanding, however, that offset mounted cardan driven machines do not require precise alignment.

A misaligned cardan shaft rotates with an uneven angular speed over a full turn. This generates vibrations with harmful forces throughout the drive chain, which will cause adverse load and wear on machinery components. The risks with misaligned cardan shafts in a drive train are similar to other misaligned machines, with the addition of the safety risks for damages caused by a broken cardan shaft.

The Fixturlaser XA Alignment Measurement System combined with the Offset Shaft Alignment Measurement fixture expansion kit makes precision alignment measurement of offset mounted machinery possible. The payback time for an Offset Alignment Measurement system such as this is very short considering the costs for replacing a broken cardan shaft.

The XA Offset Alignment Measurement Expansion Brochure can be downloaded by clicking here

ABOVE: Fixturlaser Offset fixtures for alignment measurement of offset Machinery. The Expansion kit includes the cardan shaft extension arms, specially designed 'turrets' for mounting the XA System laser heads, along with a range of fixing screws, all contained within a heavy-duty carry case.

Benefits of the Fixturlaser Offset XA Expansion Kit:

• Allows for a fast and accurate alignment measurement of offset mounted drives
• The fixtures are equipped with point laser, hence no need to use the alignment system during the set up of fixtures
• Inclinometers in each laser unit will locate the right position of the lasers

ABOVE: Screenshot for the Fixturlaser XA Offset Alignment Measurement program - the colour LCD touchscreen and live data screen instantly displays movement of the laser or shafts.

Benefits of using the Fixturlaser XA System with the Offset Expansion upgrade to Conduct Offset Alignment Measurement:

• Reduced wear on gearboxes, bearings and cardan joints.
• Full documentation of alignment measurement result.
• Minimised risk for cardan shaft breakdown.

Offline to Running Alignment Measurement

Fixturlaser OL2R - Offline to Online Running Application for express alignment measurement of Dynamic Movements

If your process operates within large temperature differences or other conditions affecting machinery, you might have a need to measure the dynamic movements. This is indicated by a high level of vibrations, persisting even after having performed alignment in cold condition. After measuring the dynamic movements in cold as well as in hot condition, the calculations are made and the target values are obtained.

Fixturlaser OL2R (Off-line-to-Running) is the perfect tool for measuring movements due to e.g. Thermal Growth, Process Forces, Background Vibration Levels, etc. The Fixturlaser XA is the only system on the market that includes this application for alignment measurement.

OL2R, an alignment measurement accessory for the Fixturlaser XA Shaft Alignment System, makes it possible to receive the exact compensation data required for a precise alignment measurement of machinery by making it possible to measure in both hot and cold conditions.

Fixturlaser OL2R (off-line-to-running) fixtures combined with the Fixturlaser XA alignment measurement system puts a stop to guesswork in measurement and alignment. With OL2R, changes in machinery alignment are mirrored by changes in position of the OL2R brackets. By simply measuring and documenting the initial position of the brackets, the actual changes in the alignment can be measured as alignment positions change.

To download our Brochure for the OL2R system click here

Factors affecting Dynamic Movements:

• Thermal growth
• Pipe strain
• Movements in foundations
• Surrounding machines and processes
• Air pressure, pressure in liquids, etc.
• Sun light, wind and other environmental factors
• Cooling systems (fans, oil cooling, etc.)

Alignment Measurements:

• Measurement of machine position in operating and cold condition
• Gives you the real compensation values in a fast, easy and precise way
• Calculates the correct offset and angularity values to be used during the shaft alignment measurement.

Features:

• The XA: OL2R system makes it possible to calculate exact and precise offset values for a specific machine

Benefits:

• Reduced vibration levels
• High availability
• Trouble free operation
• Faster installation
• Minimised downtime
• Reduced energy consumption
• Reduced maintenance cost
• Documentation of installations and reconstructions

Machine Train Alignment Measurement

A machine train consists of several units with rotating shafts connected to one another. Conducting the alignment measurement of machine trains can be difficult, but with the Fixturlaser Machine Train XA Expansion Kit you will be surprised how convenient it can be.

The Fixturlaser Machine Train XA Expansion Kit is a software upgrade for the standard XA Alignment Measurement system - no additonal fixtures or equipment is required to conduct machine train alignment measurement.

The Machine Train Expansion Kit includes:

• 3-D Macromedia® Flash™ animations which will guide you through the alignment measurement process
• The software produces a large color display which gives you a clear overview of the whole machine configuration
• Shows both the horizontal and vertical view
• Has a unique “minimal moves” function, which automatically helps you to determine the best reference machine in order to make as few and small changes as possible

ABOVE: Fixturlaser XA Machine Train Software screenshots

The Fixturlaser Machine Train XA software guides the user throughout the alignment measurement. After the alignment, the result screen showing the whole machine configuration can be transferred to external units via a USB stick.

Alignment Measurement of Spacer Shafts

Spacer Shaft is a function for measuring misalignment between diaphragm couplings, i.e. checking for misalignment in two coupling planes. As shown below, the measurement results are displayed as two angular errors in the horizontal and vertical view. If you wish, you can then proceed directly to the alignment process.

The Spacer Shaft alignment measurement function is a software upgrade for the standard XA system. No additonal fixtures are required to conduct alignment measurement of spacer shafts.

Hot Check Alignment Measurement Application

The Hot Check Application offers the ability to record an alignment measurement from a machine whilst cold, and to record an alignment measurement quickly after a machine has been run-up to operating temperature and then stopped.

Hot Check allows you to retrieve the two saved measurements, one in the machine’s cold condition and one in its hot condition, and to calculate the difference between the two measurements. This will give you an indication of the machine’s true alignment condition by taking into account the differences in hot and cold alignment due to thermal expansion.

Fixturlaser offer a range of Advanced Alignment Measurement upgrades to enable the XA Alignment Measurement System to tackle the most demanding and complex of alignment tasks. Monition Ltd – Fixturlaser UK is the official main distributor for Fixturlaser Laser Alignment Measurement systems here in the UK. For additional information, to discuss the system range and to obtain details of current prices, please telephone Monition on 01909 722000. Alternatively you can email us at sales@monition.com.