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Shaft & Belt Alignment Tools

Shaft and belt alignment tools are optical instruments that measure angular and offset error between coupled shafts or pulley faces. Laser transmitters, sensors and calculation software guide corrective machine movements, helping technicians set motor, pump, fan and conveyor drives to the required geometric relationship.

Key facts

Common types
Dual-laser shaft system, Single-laser shaft system, Wireless sensor system, Pulley line laser, Magnetic belt target
Materials
Anodised aluminium, Glass-filled polymer, Stainless steel rods, Steel mounting chains, Permanent magnets
Used in
Motor-pump sets, Motor-fan units, Cooling towers, Compressor trains, Conveyor pulleys

Types

  • Dual-laser shaft system
  • Single-laser shaft system
  • Wireless sensor system
  • Pulley line laser
  • Magnetic belt target

Materials

Applications

  • Motor-pump sets
  • Motor-fan units
  • Cooling towers
  • Compressor trains
  • Conveyor pulleys

What to send for a quote

  • shaft or belt tool type
  • machine dimensions
  • measurement distance
  • mounting fixture
  • display and reporting needs

Questions about shaft & belt alignment tools

What should I send to identify shaft & belt alignment tools?

Send shaft or belt tool type, machine dimensions, measurement distance, mounting fixture, display and reporting needs. Send photographs and shaft or pulley diameters so suitable chains, magnetic brackets and line-of-sight arrangements can be checked. A clear photograph, drawing or readable reference can resolve details that dimensions alone do not show.

How should I select shaft & belt alignment tools?

Choose sensors, range, brackets and software from machine geometry, required accuracy, access and documentation needs. Confirm the mating parts and operating environment before ordering, since an apparently similar size can use a different profile, material or internal arrangement.

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