Category: Alignment

What Is a Laser Alignment Tool?

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A laser alignment tool is a state-of-the-art measuring device that features two laser sensors mounted on two connected shafts for reliable analysis of your equipment. The laser sensors work simultaneously and receive the other sensors beam to see if the shafts are properly aligned. This alignment tool has become increasingly popular in the world of… Read more »

Renting vs. Buying Laser Alignment Tools

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Businesses that use a lot of machinery often have a need for laser alignment tools. These tools use cutting-edge technology to guarantee that machines are aligned properly, thus ensuring that they’re running as efficiently as possible and not wasting time and money. If you’re looking to use this type of tool at your place of… Read more »

Is It Time to Tighten the Conveyor Belt on Your Industrial Machine?

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How’s your conveyor belt doing lately? Is it due for a tightening? The belt is so important since it essentially runs the conveyor, which, in turn, moves products. You want it to have proper tension and it’s a good idea to maintain your belt and/or inspect it every so often to ensure that it’s working… Read more »

What Answers Do Laser Alignment Tools Provide?

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Laser alignment tools can help you make sure that two coupled shafts are perfectly aligned so that their center lines have a common axis. They work much better than trying to just use your eyes to line things up, and they also work better than traditional tools like straight edges. Lasers are so precise– they’re… Read more »

The Most Important Measurement Parts of a Laser Alignment System

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What are some of the most important measurement parts of a laser alignment system? There are four parts you should know about: the laser transmitter, detector, brackets and software/display unit. Laser Transmitter First, consider the laser transmitter. Though it may look simple, a lot of hours went into its design so that it’s stable and… Read more »