Alignment & Chockfasting
Alignment and Chockfasting are critical for maintaining the reliability and safety of a ship's machinery. Regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and addressing alignment issues promptly contribute to the overall performance and longevity of the vessel. It's also essential to follow manufacturer recommendations and industry standards during these maintenance processes.
ALIGNMENT
MARINE LASER ALIGNMENT
WAPS Global provides laser alignment services for shipbuilding and commissioned vessels. Marine laser alignment includes:
- Engine drive shafts and support bearings (also placement)
- Main engines
- Bore alignment.
- Propulsion and propeller shaft
- Reduction gearboxes
- Stern tubes, cutlass bearings and struts
- Z drive propulsion systems
- Propulsion and propeller shaft alignment
- Location of jet-drive assemblies
Benefits of Marine Laser Alignment Services
Main Drive Engines:-
Proper alignment of the drive shafts, best attained through laser alignment, keeps engines running in optimal condition.
Reduction Gears Reduction gears reduce an input speed to a slower output speed. Laser alignment reduces the bearing reaction forces on the reduction gear. This improves efficiency and reduces downtime.
Propeller Shafts:- Laser alignment of shafts provide 10 to 100 times the accuracy of conventional methods. Precision shaft alignment removes harsh forces that can cause premature bearing failure and reduce seal life.
Generators:- Laser alignment can be used to align generators with main shafts to reduce vibration and markedly improve equipment reliability.
Reduction Gears Reduction gears reduce an input speed to a slower output speed. Laser alignment reduces the bearing reaction forces on the reduction gear. This improves efficiency and reduces downtime.
Propeller Shafts:- Laser alignment of shafts provide 10 to 100 times the accuracy of conventional methods. Precision shaft alignment removes harsh forces that can cause premature bearing failure and reduce seal life.
Generators:- Laser alignment can be used to align generators with main shafts to reduce vibration and markedly improve equipment reliability.
we understand firsthand the importance of precision, proper alignment for shipbuilding and marine maintenance.
- Experienced, certified, and highly trained team
- Optical and laser alignment services
- Regularly calibrated, best-in-industry equipment
- High level of precision measurement
Benefits
Advantages of Chockfast Resins and Grouts:
We recommend the use of Chock fast epoxy resins and grouts because of their reliability and performance in the long run.
They Maintain Alignment
No shrinkage, high stability and modulus of compression in the long run. This makes them appropriate for applying in critical alignments.
They Absorb vibrations
They reduce vibration and noise level because they maintain bolt tightening stress and filter part of the vibrations.
Quick Mounting
Resin application can be done in a few hours, and it does not require any machining or adjustment of the seat or metal chocks.
Bigger Resistance
Excellent resistance to compression and degradation due to contact with oils, fuels, sea water and chemicals.
Less Maintenance
They avoid bolt breakage because stress is maintained on them. They do not need maintenance because the chocks do not wear out.
More Reliability
The installation process and Chockfast resins are certified by all classification societies.