Fluke 830 Laser Shaft Alignment Tool
$6,829.00
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- Fluke 830 Laser Shaft Alignment Tool (BC# 26027-L/T*)
- Fluke 830 Wireless Module (BC# 16646M-L/T*)
- Fluke Laser Sensor
- Fluke Laser Prism
- (2) Chain Type Mounting Brackets
- (4) Support Posts
- Fluke Sensor Cable
- Fluke USB Cable
- Fluke USB Drive Cable
- Tape Measure
- (2) Allen Wrenches
- 830 Quick Reference Guide
- AC Adapter/Charger
- Carrying Case w/ Strap
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Fluke 830 Laser Shaft Alighnmenet Tool
Why precision alignment?
• Reduce your energy consumption
• Fewer failures of seals, couplings and bearings
• Lower temperatures of bearings and coupling
• Lower vibration levels— that result in fewer mechanical faults
• No shaft cracking or failures
• No loose foundation bolts
Asset uptime begins with precision shaft alignment
Misalignment in rotating machines can cause a number of problems from production losses to unplanned downtime to increased maintenance costs. These can all be significantly reduced when machines are correctly aligned during installation and properly maintained over time. Laser shaft alignment increases machine life, protects asset availability, and can increase production quality and machine performance because vibration levels are at their lowest. Misaligned machines cause higher reaction forces in the coupling which leads to heat and wear in couplings, seals and bearings. Identifying this excess heat is often the first step in diagnosing misalignment. The effects of the heat due to misaligned shafts can be seen in the infrared thermography image below.
Why does precision shaft alignment matter?
Customers in any industry can benefit from precision shaft alignment and can expect:
• Less energy consumption—Alignment leads to significant power savings by eliminating reaction forces inside rotating machinery.
• Increased reliability—Precision aligned machines have fewer unexpected or catastrophic failures. By checking alignment you can anticipate problem areas before failure occurs and prioritize repair actions.
– Regular precision alignment reduces mechanical seal repairs by up to 65 %
– When precision alignment becomes an integral part of pump repair schedules, the rate of pump repairs is reduced by up to 30 % • Reduction in costs
—Reduce spare parts inventory costs and extend the life of existing equipment.
• Increased maintenance intervals from longer machine life—As misalignment is reduced, the expected bearing life increases which means the time between repairs can also increase.
• Revenue—Well-maintained machines have fewer unexpected and serious failures, helping to prevent production stoppages that cut into the bottom line.
Alignment tolerances provide acceptable limits
If a machine is not aligned within the acceptable tolerance limits undue stress can cause increased heat and wear in couplings, seals and bearings which in turn can cause increases in unplanned downtime, energy consumption and necessary maintenance intervals. Suggested alignment tolerances can be determined in several ways. Most often acceptable machine tolerances are provided by the manufacturer of the machine, but general industry standards for alignment tolerances are also available. Industry standards for alignment tolerances should only be used if no other tolerances are prescribed by the machine manufacturer or if in-house standards do not exist. In the instance that a machine manufacturer requires an alignment tolerance tighter than that recommended by industry standards, the manufacturer’s recommendation should be used. It should be noted that rigid couplings have no tolerance for misalignment and should be aligned as accurately as possible.
Conventional shaft alignment methods
Modern machines require precision alignment to remain within a recommended tolerance range, and conventional alignment methods can fail to meet these standards resulting in poor alignment. One common alignment method is to use a straightedge or feeler gauge, which only has the resolution of the human eye. For most machines, this resolution of 1/10 mm is inadequate for properly diagnosing misalignment. Another common method for evaluating alignment is the dial indicator method—dial indicators provide a resolution of 1/100 mm, but require complex math to determine whether or not misalignment is present. In addition, this method is susceptible to human error that results from improperly reading measurements values and potential errors in the complex calculations that are required. Additionally, this method traditionally takes many hours to complete and requires a highly skilled user.
What’s the alternative to conventional methods?
A great alternative to traditional shaft alignment measurements is a laser shaft alignment system. Laser shaft alignment systems reduce the potential for human error and can have resolutions as good as 1/1000 mm or 1 micron (0.00004 in). When choosing a precision laser shaft alignment system you should consider:
Setup
• Quick and error free setup– pre-assembled brackets with zero sag
• Easy-to-use screens that are user intuitive
• Step-by-step guides that walk the user through the machine setup information
Measurement accuracy and flexibility
• High resolutions of 1/1000 or 1 micron (0.00004 in)
• Fast and accurate adjustment of laser sensor
• Measurement flexibility that allows you to take readings from almost any desired position
Diagnosis capabilities
• Actionable recommendations in terms of specific feet correction instead of complex calculations or guesswork
• Coupling and feet adjustment values in terms of both horizontal and vertical adjustments
• Robust machine tolerance tables that evaluate alignment compared to acceptable limits for specific machine speed
• Results that are accurate, reliable and extremely repeatable
• Reporting capabilities with both as found, and as left results to document the alignment correction per ISO 9001 requirements
Fluke 830 redefines shaft alignment Simple AND effective:
Many tools are simple, but they can take a lot of time to re-learn how to use them and to remember what the numbers mean—especially if it’s been a long time since the last alignment was performed. You need a tool that walks you through the steps so that you can get back to running the plant. With the Fluke 830 Laser Shaft Alignment tool evaluating alignment can be done in three simple steps:
Any tool can give numbers—dial indicators give numbers but require complex calculations that take time to perform. When asset uptime is on the line you need fast answers that can quickly help you align the machine and get it up and running fast.
1. “All-in-one” result screen shows both coupling results and feet corrections (vertical and horizontal).
2. “Live” mode gives you immediate and dynamic feedback of the alignment status while you are adjusting the feet. No additional steps are required to retake readings and evaluate results.
3. Tolerance tables (input machine speed) help you complete adjustments quickly letting you know precisely when the machine is within acceptable alignment.
4. Result confidence—Perform final alignment checks and print reports with ‘as found’ and ‘as left’ measurement results to document the procedure.
With this revolutionary way of precision shaft alignment, even small organizations can afford and enjoy big benefits:
Many facilities don’t have the time and resources to develop a reliability team, yet they struggle with mechanical breakdowns. The good news is that the recent advances in laser shaft alignment have enabled programs that can quickly and repeatedly align shafts without the need for complex equipment or continuous re-training. With the advances in the technology, a guided user interface, and easy to understand measurement results precision shaft alignment is now within the reach of everyone. Every organization can benefit from the energy savings, extended machine life, reduced production losses and reduced parts inventories that can be realized from precision alignment—and now it’s more accessible than ever.
Specifications:
For full Fluke 830 specifications, please click here: Fluke 830
Why precision alignment?
• Reduce your energy consumption
• Fewer failures of seals, couplings and bearings
• Lower temperatures of bearings and coupling
• Lower vibration levels— that result in fewer mechanical faults
• No shaft cracking or failures
• No loose foundation bolts
Asset uptime begins with precision shaft alignment
Misalignment in rotating machines can cause a number of problems from production losses to unplanned downtime to increased maintenance costs. These can all be significantly reduced when machines are correctly aligned during installation and properly maintained over time. Laser shaft alignment increases machine life, protects asset availability, and can increase production quality and machine performance because vibration levels are at their lowest. Misaligned machines cause higher reaction forces in the coupling which leads to heat and wear in couplings, seals and bearings. Identifying this excess heat is often the first step in diagnosing misalignment. The effects of the heat due to misaligned shafts can be seen in the infrared thermography image below.
Why does precision shaft alignment matter?
Customers in any industry can benefit from precision shaft alignment and can expect:
• Less energy consumption—Alignment leads to significant power savings by eliminating reaction forces inside rotating machinery.
• Increased reliability—Precision aligned machines have fewer unexpected or catastrophic failures. By checking alignment you can anticipate problem areas before failure occurs and prioritize repair actions.
– Regular precision alignment reduces mechanical seal repairs by up to 65 %
– When precision alignment becomes an integral part of pump repair schedules, the rate of pump repairs is reduced by up to 30 % • Reduction in costs
—Reduce spare parts inventory costs and extend the life of existing equipment.
• Increased maintenance intervals from longer machine life—As misalignment is reduced, the expected bearing life increases which means the time between repairs can also increase.
• Revenue—Well-maintained machines have fewer unexpected and serious failures, helping to prevent production stoppages that cut into the bottom line.
Alignment tolerances provide acceptable limits
If a machine is not aligned within the acceptable tolerance limits undue stress can cause increased heat and wear in couplings, seals and bearings which in turn can cause increases in unplanned downtime, energy consumption and necessary maintenance intervals. Suggested alignment tolerances can be determined in several ways. Most often acceptable machine tolerances are provided by the manufacturer of the machine, but general industry standards for alignment tolerances are also available. Industry standards for alignment tolerances should only be used if no other tolerances are prescribed by the machine manufacturer or if in-house standards do not exist. In the instance that a machine manufacturer requires an alignment tolerance tighter than that recommended by industry standards, the manufacturer’s recommendation should be used. It should be noted that rigid couplings have no tolerance for misalignment and should be aligned as accurately as possible.
Conventional shaft alignment methods
Modern machines require precision alignment to remain within a recommended tolerance range, and conventional alignment methods can fail to meet these standards resulting in poor alignment. One common alignment method is to use a straightedge or feeler gauge, which only has the resolution of the human eye. For most machines, this resolution of 1/10 mm is inadequate for properly diagnosing misalignment. Another common method for evaluating alignment is the dial indicator method—dial indicators provide a resolution of 1/100 mm, but require complex math to determine whether or not misalignment is present. In addition, this method is susceptible to human error that results from improperly reading measurements values and potential errors in the complex calculations that are required. Additionally, this method traditionally takes many hours to complete and requires a highly skilled user.
What’s the alternative to conventional methods?
A great alternative to traditional shaft alignment measurements is a laser shaft alignment system. Laser shaft alignment systems reduce the potential for human error and can have resolutions as good as 1/1000 mm or 1 micron (0.00004 in). When choosing a precision laser shaft alignment system you should consider:
Setup
• Quick and error free setup– pre-assembled brackets with zero sag
• Easy-to-use screens that are user intuitive
• Step-by-step guides that walk the user through the machine setup information
Measurement accuracy and flexibility
• High resolutions of 1/1000 or 1 micron (0.00004 in)
• Fast and accurate adjustment of laser sensor
• Measurement flexibility that allows you to take readings from almost any desired position
Diagnosis capabilities
• Actionable recommendations in terms of specific feet correction instead of complex calculations or guesswork
• Coupling and feet adjustment values in terms of both horizontal and vertical adjustments
• Robust machine tolerance tables that evaluate alignment compared to acceptable limits for specific machine speed
• Results that are accurate, reliable and extremely repeatable
• Reporting capabilities with both as found, and as left results to document the alignment correction per ISO 9001 requirements
Fluke 830 redefines shaft alignment Simple AND effective:
Many tools are simple, but they can take a lot of time to re-learn how to use them and to remember what the numbers mean—especially if it’s been a long time since the last alignment was performed. You need a tool that walks you through the steps so that you can get back to running the plant. With the Fluke 830 Laser Shaft Alignment tool evaluating alignment can be done in three simple steps:
- Setup
- Step-by-step interface for inputting machine dimensions (machine profiles can also be saved for later use)
- Measure
- Active sweep starts as soon as shafts are rotated—take readings from three sectors and watch them turn green on the screen indicating the correct data will be gathered.
- Diagnose
- Actual correction numbers are given and a four-level color severity scale gives you at-aglance measurement results: then use precision shims to save time and perform a precision alignment every time
Any tool can give numbers—dial indicators give numbers but require complex calculations that take time to perform. When asset uptime is on the line you need fast answers that can quickly help you align the machine and get it up and running fast.
1. “All-in-one” result screen shows both coupling results and feet corrections (vertical and horizontal).
2. “Live” mode gives you immediate and dynamic feedback of the alignment status while you are adjusting the feet. No additional steps are required to retake readings and evaluate results.
3. Tolerance tables (input machine speed) help you complete adjustments quickly letting you know precisely when the machine is within acceptable alignment.
4. Result confidence—Perform final alignment checks and print reports with ‘as found’ and ‘as left’ measurement results to document the procedure.
With this revolutionary way of precision shaft alignment, even small organizations can afford and enjoy big benefits:
Many facilities don’t have the time and resources to develop a reliability team, yet they struggle with mechanical breakdowns. The good news is that the recent advances in laser shaft alignment have enabled programs that can quickly and repeatedly align shafts without the need for complex equipment or continuous re-training. With the advances in the technology, a guided user interface, and easy to understand measurement results precision shaft alignment is now within the reach of everyone. Every organization can benefit from the energy savings, extended machine life, reduced production losses and reduced parts inventories that can be realized from precision alignment—and now it’s more accessible than ever.
Specifications:
| Computer | |
| CPU | Intel XScale PXA270 running at 312 MHz |
| Memory | 64 MB RAM, 64 MB flash |
| Display | Type: TFT, transmissive (sunlight-readable), 65,535 colors, backlit LED Integrated light sensor for automated adjustment of the brightness to the display according to the lighting conditions which extends battery life Resolution: 320 x 240 pixel; Dimensions: 89 mm (3.5 in) diagonal Keyboard elements: Setup, measure, diagnose, menu, clear, enter, back keys, navigation cursor cross, alphanumeric keyboard and on/off button |
| LED indicators | Multicolor LED for laser status and alignment condition Multicolor LED for battery status |
| Power supply | Integrated Lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery: 7.4 V/ 2.6 Ah (for optional computer) with typical operating time of 17 hours (based upon an operating cycle of 33 % measurement, 33 % computation and 33 % ‘sleep’ mode) |
| External interface | USB host and USB device (slave) Integrated wireless communication, Class 1, transmitting power 100 mW RS232 (serial) for sensor AC adapter/charger socket |
| Environmental protection | IP 65 (dustproof and water spray resistant), shockproof Relative humidity 10 % to 90 % |
| Operating temperature | -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F) |
| Storage temperature | -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) |
| Dimensions | 220 mm x 165 mm x 45 mm (8.7 in x 6.5 in x 1.8 in) |
| Weight | 742 g (1.64 lb) |
| Sensor | |
| Measurement principle | Coaxial, reflected laser beam |
| Environmental protection | IP 67 (submersible, dustproof) |
| Ambient light protection | Yes |
| Storage temperature | -20 °C to 80 °C (-4 °F to 176 °F) |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C to 55 °C (32 °F to 131 °F) |
| Dimensions | 107 mm x 70 mm x 49 mm (4 1/4 in x 2 3/4 in x 2 in) |
| Weight | 177 g (6 1/2 oz) |
| Laser | Type: Ga-Al-As semiconductor laser Wavelength (typical) 675 nm (red, visible) Safety class: Class 2, FDA 21 CFR 1000 and 1040 Beam power: < 1 mW Safety precautions: Do not look into laser beam |
| Detector | Measurement area: unlimited, dynamically extendible (U.S. Patent 6,040,903) Resolution: 1 μm; Accuracy (avg): > 98 % |
| Inclinometer | Measurement range: 0° to 360°; Resolution: <1° |
| Prism | |
| Type | 90° roof prism; Accuracy (avg): > 99 % |
| Environmental protection | IP 67 (submersible, dustproof) |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) |
| Storage temperature | -20 °C to 80 °C (-4 °F to 176 °F) |
| Dimensions | 100 mm x 41 mm x 35 mm (4 in x 1 5/8 in x 1 3/8 in) |
| Weight | 65 g (2 1/2 oz.) |
For full Fluke 830 specifications, please click here: Fluke 830