Laser Measuring Device aligns belt and train drives.
Press Release Summary:
Laser SMARTY identifies and corrects misalignments on equipment sheaves and pulleys. Once device is attached, laser line projects onto targets, and when line falls into target slots, machine is correctly positioned. Unit is suitable for horizontally and vertically mounted machines and will show both parallel and angular misalignments between two pulleys.
Original Press Release:
FAG Bearings Introduces Easy to Use Laser SMARTY
Industry's Most Cost-effective Laser Measuring Device Helps Align Belt & Train Drives
DANBURY, CT, November 19, 2002 ... FAG Bearings announces the introduction of Laser SMARTY, an extremely cost-effective measuring tool that offers an easy way to identify and correct misalignments on equipment sheaves and pulleys. Mounted in just a few seconds, Laser SMARTY is another simple and inexpensive tool introduced by FAG to help drive the industry towards lower costs and more efficient preventive maintenance.
Compact, lightweight and costing hundreds less than what's on the market today, Laser SMARTY fits almost any kind of sheaves to quickly reveal misalignment problems. Once the device is attached, the laser line projects clearly onto its targets, and when the line falls into the target slots, the machine is correctly positioned. The result is a fast and precise alignment.
"There is nothing more lightweight nor more convenient," states Dennis Ducalo, product manager at FAG Bearings. "This measuring instrument weighs so little, that even with nonmagnetic drive pulleys, a double sided adhesive will accurately hold the emitter and targets in place."
Nothing works faster or more accurately than Laser SMARTY, which enables a single operator to handle alignment measurements. The device is suitable for both horizontally and vertically mounted machines and will show both parallel and angular misalignments between two pulleys.
"Preventive maintenance has never been more critical, and everyone's goal is to dramatically cut downtime," adds Ducalo. "When aligning with Laser SMARTY, you decrease wear on sheaves, belts, bearings and seals by reducing potentially damaging vibrations. It all comes down to increasing valuable machine operating time."
For more information on Laser SMARTY, with a suggested retail price of $625, call FAG Bearings at 1.800.243.2532 or visit www.fag.com.
