Laser Shaft Alignment for Beginners: 5 Easy Methods Used in Industries

Technician performing laser shaft alignment on industrial pump and motor using alignment tool and shims in factory setup

1. Introduction: What Is Shaft Alignment? Two machines — like a pump and a motor — are connected by a coupling. Both machines have a shaft. The shaft is the rotating rod that transfers power from one machine to the other. Shaft alignment means: Both shafts must sit on the same straight centerline. If the … Read more