Shaft Alignment

Definition
Position of

Two or more rotating shafts

Center lines

Form a single line

When the machines are working at

normal
 Parallel offset

Types of
Misalignments

Combination offset Angular offset

Alignment methods
Straightedge Multiple Dial gauge Laser
alignment alignment alignment

Accuracy - - Accuracy + + Accuracy + +

Speed + + Speed - - Speed +

Ease of use + + Ease of use - - Ease of use +

Benefits of shaft alignment
 Friction, resulting in excessive wear, excessive energy consumption

 The possibility of premature breakdown of equipment

 Wear on bearings and seals, leading to premature failure

Reduce  Premature shaft and coupling failure

 Excessive seal lubricant leakage

 Failure of coupling and foundation bolts

 Vibration and noise

Conclusion

Shaft alignment increases reliability of machines as well as it is cost saving method

in industries.

So,

Shaft alignment is performed after motor, pump, gearbox and coupling

replacement.
Thank You…