The concept of alignment and its vital importance in rotating equipment
Why are traditional methods no longer responsive?
Types of misalignment and how to recognize them
- Angular Misalignment: In this case, the rotation axes of the two shafts intersect but are not parallel. This situation causes bending stress in the shafts.
- Parallel/Offset Misalignment: In this case, the axes of rotation are parallel but not in the same direction. This situation introduces a lot of shearing force to the coupling.
Unrivaled advantages of laser element
- Significant reduction of vibrations: Vibration is the silent killer of industrial equipment. Accurate alignment eliminates the main source of mechanical vibrations and makes the machine run smoothly and quietly.
- Energy saving: Misalignment causes friction and resistance to rotation, which forces the motor to consume more electrical current. Correcting this situation can reduce electricity consumption by 10%.
- Increasing the lifespan of parts: Bearings, mechanical seals and couplings wear out quickly due to extra loads caused by misalignment. Aligning the laser element of rotating equipment with Khajowi mobile welding removes the pressure on these parts and multiplies their life.
- High accuracy and repeatability: Laser systems offer an accuracy of 0.001 mm and their results are always reliable and repeatable, regardless of the skill of the operator.
- Reporting Documentation: After the work is finished, the laser devices provide a complete report of the initial and final state of the device, which is very valuable for maintenance records and ISO standards.
Implementation process by Siyar Khajovi welding team
1. Pre-Alignment Checks
2. Installation of equipment and measurement
3. Analysis and correction of the situation
4. Re-measurement and final verification
Application in various industries
- Oil, gas and petrochemical industries: In these industries, process pumps and huge compressors operate continuously. Stopping this equipment has staggering costs. Accurate alignment is essential to prevent dangerous mechanical flood leaks and possible explosions.
- Power Plants: Turbines and generators rotate at very high speeds and the slightest misalignment can cause destructive vibrations. The Khajowi mobile welding team, with experience working on heavy equipment, offers the services of alignment of the laser element of rotating equipment with Khajowi mobile welding with the highest standards.
- Mining and steel industries: Furnace ventilation fans, stone crushers and conveyors work in harsh conditions and polluted environments. Correct alignment allows these equipments to withstand heavy loads without failure.
- Water and sewage industries: Large electropumps of pumping stations require precise adjustment to maintain their hydraulic efficiency.
