Alignment & 3D surveys for installations and machinery
When machines are not properly aligned, energy loss, vibrations and increased wear occur, which can eventually lead to malfunctions or even breakdowns. EMHA therefore offers alignment & 3D survey services to help companies keep their installations in top condition.
Accurate alignment of machines and installations is essential for the efficient and sustainable operation of rotating machines. Alignment focuses on the optimal adjustment of mechanical components within existing or new installations. The purpose of alignment correction is to limit energy loss, reduce friction and wear, increase machine reliability and extend service life.
EMHA’s expertise in alignment
With more than 60 years of experience, EMHA is a well-known name in the industrial and maritime world. Our specialists have carried out projects worldwide in various sectors, such as shipbuilding, yacht building, petrochemical and heavy industry.
One example is the alignment of a main engine on board a dredger. Such a main engine is aligned very accurately using laser alignment equipment, which increases reliability, reduces energy consumption and reduces wear on couplings, seals and bearings. In a power plant, we carried out the alignment of a turbine, which resulted in a reduction in vibrations after correction and guaranteed power generation.
Alignment using laser alignment equipment
EMHA uses the most modern laser alignment equipment for both complete propulsion systems on board ships and machine alignment in industry. Laser technology makes it possible to measure and correct the position of machines relative to each other to within a hundredth of a millimetre. Thanks to these accurate measurements, we can measure and correct alignment errors.
Laser alignment offers numerous advantages:
• Accurate measurement results
• Fast alignment check
• Complete digital reports
Our equipment can be used for the alignment of engines, pumps, gearboxes, shafts, turbines, compressors and other rotating machines.
Fast and accurate 3D measurements
In addition to laser alignment, we offer comprehensive 3D measurements. With our modern 3D measuring and scanning equipment, we can perform accurate measurements within a very short time. This real-time data makes it possible to compare installations with the original CAD models or theoretical calculations. This 3D measurement technique is also used to reposition machines in the installation with high accuracy.
Our measurement services focus on measuring, among other things:
• Mounting contact surfaces
• Circumference and diameters
• Concentricity / ovality
• Flatness
• Geometric position determination
• Parallelism
• Perpendicularity
• Straightness
• Volumes and surfaces
By making smart use of these 3D measurement techniques, we support our customers in quality control of their products and in maintenance and new construction projects.
Industrial applications of alignment & 3D measurements
Our alignment and 3D survey services are used in various sectors. From maritime installations, such as propeller shafts, gearboxes and engines, to heavy industrial installations such as compressors, pumps and generators.
Maritime and offshore installations
In the maritime sector, we regularly perform alignments of propeller shafts, complete propulsion systems such as gearboxes, diesel engines and generators. We also align other machines such as pumps, electric motors and winches. Alignment errors are undesirable on ships and offshore platforms. Accurate laser alignment can be used to determine whether there is excessive wear on parts, heat build-up or whether alignment errors will cause damage in the long term.
Industrial structures and machines
In industrial environments, we perform alignments and 3D measurements on production lines, gearboxes, pumps and compressors. In the petrochemical industry, 3D measurements and laser alignments are used in combination to ensure that a machine is in the correct position in the plant and properly aligned with the other machine.
Civil engineering
Geometric measurements are crucial for bridges, locks and other infrastructure objects. Our 3D surveys are used to measure structural components of a construction and check them against the drawings and models. This 3D equipment is also used to align the on-site machining equipment in these infrastructure objects.
Heavy industry
Despite the robustness of heavy industry, reliable and accurate laser alignment and 3D measurement solutions are also required here. The use of laser alignment techniques and 3D surveys adds value in industries such as paper and steel manufacturing. Paper mills also benefit from high machine reliability, and steel mills want to avoid unplanned downtime.
Advantages of EMHA’s alignment solutions
Why choose EMHA as your partner for alignment & 3D surveys? Simple: our years of experience, modern equipment and practical approach ensure accurate results and complete digital reports.
The advantages at a glance:
• Fewer (unexpected) downtimes and lower maintenance costs
• Less energy loss and vibrations
• Longer machine life
• Increased reliability and safety
• Complete measurement reports for quality assurance
In addition, our team is ready to perform 3D measurements and alignments worldwide. Whether it concerns unplanned or planned work, we ensure that your installation quickly returns to optimal performance.
Want to know more about our alignment and 3D survey services?
Want to know more about our services related to the alignment of machines and installations? Or do you have questions about a specific component, such as laser alignment, 3D measurements or geometric measurements? Take a look at our projects or contact us for more information.
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