• Schaeffler continues to expand its range of innovative mounting tools
  • The new LASER-EQUILIGN2 alignment tool meets the highest requirements for user-friendliness when aligning shafts
  • High energy efficiency and lower operating costs thanks to precise shaft alignment

If the shafts in pumps, compressors or gearboxes are not aligned with each other, this results in higher energy consumption and increased machine wear and can lead to unplanned downtimes. On the basis of the innovative single laser technology, Schaeffler, one of the world’s leading automotive and industrial suppliers, is now bringing the LASER-EQUILIGN2 alignment tool onto the market, an innovative system for aligning rotating shafts – for the highest levels of machine performance and availability as well as lower operating costs.   

A fast and precise solution for maintenance technicians

The misalignment of shafts is a big problem for the operation of all types of machines. The temperature in couplings, bearings, grease, and motors increases and the machine or vehicle consumes more energy. Ultimately, the additional friction leads to significantly increased wear and may even cause shaft fractures and the total failure of systems and machines. 

The LASER-EQUILIGN2 from Schaeffler enables the precise alignment of shafts and a significant reduction in work for maintenance technicians. This alignment tool can be deployed quickly and extremely precisely due to its single laser technology. The non-verbal user interface with 8” TFT display and capacitive touchscreen (can be operated wearing suitable gloves) enables intuitive, user-friendly operation. The four-point measurement permits very high measurement accuracy.

Greater energy efficiency saves money and resources

In contrast to the conventional double laser technology in which two laser/sensor units must be aligned with each other, only one laser/sensor unit and a reflector are used in single laser technology. The single laser is simply aligned with the reflector. This increases the usability and provides maintenance technicians with precise measurement results.   

The LASER-EQUILIGN2 is not only cost-effective but also sustainable and resource-conserving because it shortens downtimes due to faster maintenance and reduces the amount of repair work resulting from imbalances. Even with an assumed energy reduction of just one percent, electricity cost savings of several thousand euros can be achieved annually depending on the performance and number of machines. 

 

Über die Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG

As a leading global supplier to the automotive and industrial sectors, the Schaeffler Group has been driving forward groundbreaking inventions and developments in the fields of motion and mobility for over 70 years. With innovative technologies, products, and services in the fields of CO₂-efficient drives, electric mobility, Industry 4.0, digitalization, and renewable energies, the company is a reliability partner for making motion and mobility more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable. The technology company produces precision components and systems for drive train and chassis applications as well as rolling and plain bearing solutions for a multitude of industrial applications. The Schaeffler Group generated sales of approximately EUR 12.6 billion in 2020. With around 83,900 employees, the Schaeffler Group is one of the world’s largest family companies. With more than 1,900 patent applications in 2020, Schaeffler is Germany’s second most innovative company according to the DPMA (German Patent and Trademark Office).

Firmenkontakt und Herausgeber der Meldung:

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
Industriestraße 1-3
91074 Herzogenaurach
Telefon: +49 (6841) 7010
Telefax: +49 (9132) 8249-50
http://www.schaeffler.com

Ansprechpartner:
Johanna Katzenberger
Kommunikation Schaeffler Industrie
Telefon: +49 (9721) 91-3873
Fax: +49 (9721) 91-3375
E-Mail: johanna.katzenberger@schaeffler.com
Yusuf Bulut
Leiter Kommunikation Industrial
Telefon: +49 (9721) 91-3934
E-Mail: bulutysu@schaeffler.com
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