Industry worldwide is losing billions of dollars a year due to misalignment of machinery. The heart and soul of virtually every industrial operation pivot on keeping rotating machinery in good working order.

 

Objectives:

Upon completion of Advanced Shaft and Coupling Laser Alignment Course; Participants will be able to:

• Describe of defective alignment 
• Define types of misalignments.
• Understand the pre-alignment considerations.
• Understanding and technical knowledge in alignment method
• Describe laser fundamental types, operation
• How to use any laser instrument in site

 

Scope:

This course covers:

• benefits of good machinery
• definition of shaft misalignment
• types of misalignments
• consequences of defective alignment
• eight basic steps to align machinery
• rough alignment
• Obvious soft foot
• Tightening sequence
• Final soft foot
• Straight edge method
• Reverse indicator method
• Face and Rim method
• Face – Face method
• Double radial method
• Spool method
• Introduction of laser
• Types of laser and their operations
• Optical encoder system
• Laser detector systems
• Use easy laser alignment instrument
• Usage of SKF LASER ALIGNMENT TKSA80
• Usage of Fluke laser alignment 830

 

 

 

Target Audience:

All maintenance crew and maintenance supervisors.

 

Test:

A multiple-choice test is administered at the conclusion of the program. Incorrectly answered questions will be reviewed with student to ensure understanding before completion of course.

 

Course Materials:

All participants are issued a Training Manual (Student Guide).

 

Course Completion Certificate:

Program participants who successfully complete the course are issued a certificate of completion.