About Propeller Shaft Alignment
Product # – PR-PS81A
For over 25 years, Pinpoint Laser Systems has offered the shipbuilding industry custom alignment solutions for propulsion and propeller shafts, ship sections, guidance systems, armament systems, carriages and other alignment applications.
The precision, durability, versatility and compact size combine to create the ideal alignment and measurement system for the shipbuilding industry. With growing interest from shipbuilding enterprises for Pinpoint Laser Alignment products, we have created a unique system called the “Propeller Shaft Alignment Kit”, which answers many of the common applications in the industry.
Propeller Shaft Details
- PRO Smart display unit
- Cylindrical Laser Transmitter
- Pinpoint Capture™ software
- Spindle Receiver Mount
- Wireless option for convenience
- Precise down to 0.0001 inch (depending on application)
- Quick return on investment
- Intuitive set up and use
- Improves efficiency and expands in-house capabilities
- Removes guesswork for alignment or measurement
- Minimizes machine downtime
- Supports preventative maintenance efforts
- Eliminates need for outside alignment contractors
- Reduces machinery installation costs
- Aligning propeller shafts
- Positioning rudder posts
- Shaft and drive alignment
- Installing helicopter drive shafts
- Aligning engines in locomotives
- Aligning turbine shafts
- Adjusting drive shafts and gear boxes
Measuring System
Specifications
Measurement resolution
0.0001″ (2.5 micron)
Measurement accuracy
± 0.0002″ or 1% of measurement (5 micron)
Operating distance
6” to 180”
Laser Transmitter*
Specifications
Laser accuracy
≤ 2 arc-seconds
Laser level
10 arc-second, machinist grade
Laser source
laser diode, 636Nm, < 1mW
Laser repeatability
<1 arc-second
Laser dimensions
4.3” L x 2.6” D x 8.1”C
Laser housing
solid machined aluminum, hard anodized coating
Receiver*
Specifications
Active detection area
(0.75″ x 0.75″ 19mm x 19mm)
Receiver housing
solid machined aluminum & hard anodized coating
Receiver dimensions
2.0” x 2.0” x. 20”, 2.0” x2.0” x 3.0” (wireless)
Smart Display
Specifications
Display configuration
hand-held, portable, self-contained
Resolution
0.0001″ (2.5 micron)
Units
inch, mm, mils, custom
Display
state-of-the-art, color, high-resolution, touchscreen
Controls
keypad, multifunction buttons, touchscreen
Storage
data readings & notes up to 10,000
Housing
solid machined aluminum, hard anodized coating
