• Calibrated Parallel and angular misalignment easily introduced.
• Learn to align when shafts are locked or have limited rotation.
• Learn to align when a shaft can float axially.
• Learn to recognize and correct soft and sprung foot conditions.
• Examine effects of coupling on alignment problems.
• Modular design for easy customization.
• Portable, robust, and comprehensive alignment trainer.

This is probably the most common cause of machinery malfunction. A poorly aligned machine can cost a factory 20% to 30% in machine down time, replacement parts, inventory, and energy consumption. The payback from aligning machinery to extend the operating life and optimize process conditions is very large. At first glance it seems that aligning two mating shafts should be a simple process. In the real world, however, there are many complicating factors. For example, either one or both shafts may be locked or have limited rotation. One or both shafts may float axially. The machine may have a soft or sprung foot at one or more locations along with a soft and/or warped baseplate. The alignment positions may become bolt bound. Keeping in mind that acceptable final alignment is typically less than 2 mils, maintenance professionals often find it very challenging to attain proper alignments.