Rotating Machinery Β· LidingΓΆ, Sweden

Shaft alignment,
perfected
in operation.

ShaftAlign eliminates shaft misalignment in real time, using fiber optic sensors and adaptive hardware to keep your rotating machinery running without wear or downtime.

$100k+
Lost per bearing per year with conventional alignment, per Lloyd's Register
50%
Of all machinery failures caused by misalignment, across every industry with rotating equipment
6-DoF
Full six-degree-of-freedom bearing adjustment capability of ShaftAligner hardware

Misalignment is costing industry billions every year

Shafts and bearings are aligned at standstill, but heat, load, and vibration cause alignment to drift the moment machinery starts operating. Every industry with rotating equipment pays the same price.

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Static alignment fails under load

Bearings, gearboxes, and motors are set with shims that cannot adapt to changing conditions, locking in misalignment from the very first revolution.

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Uneven bearing wear causes failures

Load concentrates at one end of each bearing, leaving most of the surface unloaded, a breeding ground for vibration, premature failure, and costly unplanned stoppages.

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Maintenance downtime is enormous

Inspection cycles force costly shutdowns across maritime and industrial plants. Better alignment extends these intervals and reduces unplanned outages significantly.

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The first adaptive
alignment system

ShaftAlign combines fiber optic sensing, proprietary hardware, and real-time control software to maintain perfect shaft alignment under all operating conditions, without stopping the machine.

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Fiber Optic Sensing

High-resolution fiber optic sensors continuously measure shaft deviation in all planes, detecting misalignment down to fractions of a millimetre in real time.

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ShaftAligner Hardware

Our patented bearing actuators adjust position in all six degrees of freedom, enabling corrections that conventional shim-based alignment simply cannot achieve.

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Adaptive Control Software

The intelligent control system responds automatically to changes in temperature, load, and operating state, continuously optimising alignment without manual intervention.

Four steps to zero misalignment

A closed-loop system that monitors, computes, and corrects, continuously, throughout every operating cycle.

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Measure

Fiber optic sensors mounted along the shaft detect real-time position deviations with sub-millimetre precision.

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Analyse

The control system interprets sensor data, modelling shaft behaviour against temperature, speed, load, and process conditions.

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Correct

ShaftAligner actuators adjust each bearing in all degrees of freedom, restoring optimal alignment within seconds.

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Report

Custom dashboards provide operators with complete alignment history, predictive maintenance alerts, and compliance documentation.

Wherever shafts spin,
we align them

ShaftAlign's technology is industry-agnostic, any application with rotating machinery and bearing-supported shafts can benefit. Misalignment costs every sector the same way: wear, vibration, unplanned stops, and shortened asset life.

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Maritime

Shipping & Naval

Propeller shaft alignment in all sea states and load conditions. Reduce dry-dock intervals and eliminate bearing failures on cargo, ferry, and naval vessels.

Propeller shafts & stern tubes
Gearbox and motor alignment
Class-compliant reporting
Process

Pulp & Paper

Paper machines, refiners, and chippers run 24/7 under heavy loads. Continuous alignment prevents unplanned stops that cost mills hundreds of thousands per hour.

Paper machine rolls & press sections
Refiner and chipper drives
Pulper and agitator shafts
0.03mm Ξ΄
Metals

Steel & Metals

Rolling mills and rotary kilns operate under extreme thermal and mechanical loads. Precise alignment extends roll and bearing life and improves product quality.

Hot & cold rolling mill drives
Rotary kiln and calciner shafts
Continuous caster pinch rolls
Energy

Power Generation

Steam and gas turbine shafts, generator rotors, and pump trains demand micron-level precision. Any deviation translates directly into efficiency losses and shortened maintenance intervals.

Steam & gas turbine shafts
Generator and exciter coupling
Boiler feed pump trains
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Extraction

Mining

SAG mills, ball mills, and conveyor drives are among the largest rotating machines in industry. A single unplanned stop costs hundreds of thousands. Continuous alignment monitoring prevents it.

SAG and ball mill trunnion shafts
Conveyor belt drive trains
Crusher and screen drives
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Oil & Gas

Oil & Gas

Pumps, compressors, and turbine-driven trains in refineries and offshore platforms require perfect alignment for safe, efficient operation. Misalignment here carries safety implications beyond cost.

Pipeline and process pump trains
Gas compressor drive shafts
Offshore and subsea applications

Don't see your industry?

If your operation involves rotating shafts and bearings, ShaftAlign's adaptive technology can be engineered to fit. We work with clients to scope solutions for any rotating machinery challenge.

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Everything you need,
end to end

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Real-time shaft monitoring

Continuous fiber optic monitoring of shaft alignment during operations, with immediate alerts and a full history of deviation events.

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On-site installation & calibration

Our engineers handle complete installation and calibration of ShaftAligner hardware, commissioned for your specific machine and process.

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Data analysis & reporting

Customised dashboards that translate raw alignment data into maintenance forecasts and compliance reports.

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Expert consultation

Our engineers assess your current machinery alignment, identify risk areas, and develop a tailored optimisation plan, on-site or remote.

Built by engineers,
for engineers

At ShaftAlign, we are dedicated to solving misalignment across maritime and industrial operations. Our team combines deep mechanical expertise with cutting-edge sensing and software development.

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Arne Rubin

Chief Executive Officer
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Adrian Boivie

Chief Technology Officer
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Magnus Lizell

Technical Advisor
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Mats Ekblad

Technical Advisor
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Per EngstrΓΆm

Application Engineer

Ready to eliminate
misalignment?

Whether you are planning a new installation or looking to eliminate costly downtime in existing machinery, our engineers are ready to help scope a solution.

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