When shafts and belts on rotating equipment are misaligned, the “Risk of Costly, Unplanned Machine Downtime” rises dramatically. Failure to align the shafts and belts properly will increase the amount of stress on the units, resulting in a range of potential problems and serious impact.

Shaft and belt misalignment should be detected and corrected immediately. The stress that misalignment poses can trigger bigger problems than mere seal and coupling failure. In worst cases, unattended shaft misalignment can cause “Permanent Damage” to equipment, leading to a costly replacement.