Electricity and Control January 2024

DRIVES, MOTORS + SWITCHGEAR : PRODUCTS + SERVICES

Laser simplifies shaft alignment

factors dynamic machine changes into the result.

- Quick setup and intuitive user inter face – Swift setup and the tablet-like, intuitive, guided user interface make the Fluke 831 laser alignment tool more user-friendly than other con ventional measurement methods; coupled shafts can be aligned in quick, easy steps. - Adaptive alignment – It enables maintenance and reliability teams to address the different challenges of horizontal, angular, and vertical alignment. - Data sharing via the cloud – The integrated Wi-Fi cloud solution easily transfers data from the Fluke laser alignment tool to the ARC 4.0 PC software. Because it is easy to use, the Fluke 831 allows for shaft alignment to become a regular part of the main tenance routine, and this in turn means lower energy usage, by eliminating reaction forces inside rotating machinery, increasing reliability, reducing costs by de creasing stockholdings of spare parts, extended parts life, and increased maintenance intervals due to longer machine life.

Misalignment causes at least half of all damage to rotat ing machinery. Despite this, instead of fixing the prob lem, teams often treat the symptoms of misalignment by replacing bearings, couplings, and seals because they think alignment takes too long. Fluke, a global technol ogy leader in the manufacture of compact, professional electronic test and measurement tools and software, and locally represented by Comtest, has introduced its 831 Laser Shaft Alignment Tool, which makes shaft alignment easy with an intuitive guided user interface that enables quick and complete shaft alignment. There is no need for advanced training or complicated programs. The Fluke 831 is easy to use and powerful enough for the skilled technician. It enables them to cover more machines with all the functionality needed on the plant floor — from thermal growth calculations to user-defined tolerances and more. Key features - High performance and precise results – With powerful features like unique extend mode the Fluke 831 can handle gross misalignment and an integrated thermal growth calculator automatically

The Fluke 831 laser alignment tool is easy to use and powerful enough for the skilled technician.

For more information visit: www.comtest.co.za

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