We recently had a request from a customer to do some pump alignment. When we normally think about pump alignment, we usually think of shaft to shaft alignment. In this case, they wanted bore alignment. They were installing a brand-new pump and when they rotated the shaft, they could hear grinding.Read more
To make it easier for everyone to understand what types of programs, measurement methods and smart functions are included in the Easy-Laser XT Alignment software and app, we put together a few new videos to explain it all.
Using a laser to align sawmill equipment has many benefits. Not only does it help improve the quality of the sawn product, but it will also assure you get the most out of each log.
By doing a correct machine alignment you can avoid costly breakdowns and unexpected downtime. Every business with production-oriented operations knows that already. Yet many companies are using old technology for machine alignment. Here is a list of top reasons for using laser alignment – for those of you who still hesitate!
When you are working with nature, you treat it with respect. And that’s what this dam facility on the Kootenay River in British Columbia does (image, above left). When you harness the power of a river you need your control systems to work. The spillway gates control the level of the dam and in this example, it is lifted and lowered by two Worm Drives that are approximately 33 feet apart, so it’s a large gate. Pictured (above right) is one of the worm drives.
Easy Laser has just released its latest free XT app update, version 6.0.2, and it’s a big one!
The update adds support to the XT770 laser alignment tool for shaft alignment of cardan/offset mounted machines*. A new program, Basic Flatness, lets you check the flatness of foundations and frames**.
We used to assume that once rotating machinery equipment is installed and aligned, it will remain in the same position forever. But this is not always the case.
LIGNA features technology for the entire wood value chain – from harvesting machinery to industrial processing and production plant and equipment. LIGNA stands out from competing shows in that it attracts an international audience of top-level decision makers and professionals from all key sectors of the wood industry.
The next LIGNA is being staged from 27 to 31 May 2019.
Have you considered investing in a laser alignment tool, but hesitated for some reason? Well, maybe this article can convince you of the many benefits.
