Webs exhibit wrinkles,
breaks, baggy edges and wander
Web draws and tension
varies
Uneven press nips and
pressure
Off-register printing
Mechanical parts failure
(drivelines, bearings, couplings), and excessive vibration
Excessive wear on wires,
felting and roll covers
Production problems develop
with coating applications, control of caliper, de-watering,
drying, cooling, calendering, slitting, cutting and winding
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Since proper alignment is the answer, what is necessary to assure proper installation and alignment of your machinery?
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The general alignment condition of web machinery, and its ability to maintain precise alignment, starts at the foundation. Proper footings, sole plates, anchoring and grouting are key factors to consider. Machinery units and framework must be installed level, plumb and accurately positioned in order for web transfer rolls to be precisely aligned. For optimum operation, all equipment that contacts the web throughout its travel must be parallel, level and centered on a common machine centerline.
Precision alignment of web equipment is accomplished at installation or during maintenance/repair through the use of optical tooling instruments by trained professionals. Precision optical instruments such as theodolites, optical squares and tilling levels are used in conjunction with a variety of mechanical measuring devices, heavy duty stands and custom-made jigs and fixtures. These instruments enable accurate measurement in the field while maintaining flatness, straightness and
square ness with precise accuracies over long distances.
Optical tooling is far superior in terms of accuracy, speed and job site adaptability to out-dated methods of machinery alignment such as tram rods, plumb bobs and music wire.
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How will precision alignment impact your business?
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Optical alignment at installation speeds up the process of getting equipment up and running and insures infield quality control for machinery setting. Problems that cause costly downtime after start-up are eliminated. In addition, optical alignment of existing machinery improves overall
run ability and performance, increases production and improves product quality which, in turn, helps to satisfy your customers with quality products and timely deliveries.
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Increases:
Productivity
Run ability
Felt and wire life
Life of machinery parts and roll coverings
Product quality
Customer satisfaction |
Decreases:
Web breakage
Material waste
Maintenance
Vibration
Bearing and coupling failure
Downtime |
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The outcome: your investment in properly aligning your machinery will increase your profits.
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Why is Alignment Services, Inc. the company to work with for precision alignment?
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Alignment Services, Inc., offers you the technical knowledge, expertise and experience to evaluate your alignment needs. ASI provides complete, on-site optical alignment support for machinery installations (both new and used) and optical alignment of existing machinerysolving
run ability problems and insuring optimum performance.
ASI alignment teams are mobile and completely equipped with the highest quality, state-of-the-art optical instruments and equipment. Located in southwest Michigan, we can usually reach your plant within a day.
Our alignment teams average over 20 years of experience in web industries, insuring our readiness to complete your job efficiently and with the highest degree of accuracy availablethe first time.
To insure performance, more and more machinery manufacturers are recommending optical alignment of their equipment at installation. Alignment Services, Inc. installations meet or exceed specified tolerance of machinery manufacturers. We also provide you with detailed documentation of alignment settings for your records.
Alignment Services, Inc. tailors our services to your needs: providing optical teams to support in-house maintenance crews; working with other outside contractors; or, providing complete service, thus minimizing your in-house staff involvement. An ASI team will be at your plant when you need us, for scheduled service or for
an emergency.
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For an independent project or on-going service, contact ASI for comprehensive, precision optical tooling,
machinery alignment and much more.
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Consultation: project planning, layout, construction
Trouble-shooting: analysis of alignment-based problems
Machinery bases and sole plates: design, fabrication, optical installation
Equipment re-alignment: alleviate alignment-based problems
Complete re-builds: existing equipment
Installation: new and used machinery
Preventative maintenance programs
Machinery centerlines: establish and install benchmarks for future reference
Monitor foundation settling movement
Service when you need it: scheduled downtimes, holiday shutdowns, emergencies
From papermaking, printing and converting to film extrusion, laminating, foils and textiles, whatever the product, if you run a web, we make the difference.
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