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Proper alignment of rotating machines is crucial for ensuring their efficiency, minimizing wear, and prolonging their lifespan. In the industrial scenario, especially in the Marine industry, where engines and equipment operate under challenging conditions, precision is essential. One of the most advanced and effective technologies for ensuring this precision is laser alignment.

What is laser alignment?

Laser alignment is an extremely precise measurement technique that corrects misalignments in the shafts of rotating machines. By using laser beams and sensors, it is possible to detect minute deviations, ensuring that components such as motors, pumps, and compressors are perfectly aligned.

Benefits of industrial laser alignment

1. Reduced wear

Misaligned machines generate unnecessary stresses on components such as bearings, couplings, and mechanical seals. This accelerates wear, resulting in unplanned downtime and high maintenance costs. Laser alignment eliminates these issues by ensuring smooth operation without excessive vibrations.

2. Increased energy efficiency

Misaligned rotating machines require more energy to operate due to increased mechanical resistance. Accurate alignment optimizes energy consumption, reducing operational costs and increasing the overall efficiency of the facility.

3. Greater reliability and safety

Misalignment can lead to catastrophic failures in critical components, resulting in accidents and long periods of downtime. Laser alignment enhances the reliability of equipment, ensuring they operate safely for longer periods, especially in complex operations like those in the Marine sector.

Examples of application in the Marine sector

In the Marine sector, the reliability of main and auxiliary engines, as well as equipment such as water pumps and propulsion systems, is essential for the continuous and safe operation of vessels.

Metalock Brasil performs laser alignment on propulsion shaft motors, ensuring that vessels maintain their maximum performance while reducing vibrations and the risk of mechanical failures.

For instance, the company conducts laser alignment on propulsion systems of large vessels. This is important because misalignment can cause excessive vibrations, which can compromise the integrity of the shaft and its components.

After correction, vibrations are eliminated, resulting in smoother operation and a significant increase in the energy efficiency of the system.

The role of Metalock Brasil

Metalock Brasil offers laser alignment services that are fundamental for ensuring the integrity of rotating machines in various sectors, including Marine and Industrial.

Our team of specialists uses state-of-the-art equipment to perform precise measurements and quick corrections, calibrated in the Brazilian Calibration Network (RBC – Inmetro) laboratory, ensuring that machines operate with maximum efficiency and safety.

If your company is facing challenges with premature wear of machines or operational inefficiencies, rely on Metalock Brasil’s expertise in laser alignment to ensure optimal performance of your equipment.