Fluke Reliability Launches Shaft Alignment Solution that Powers Precision Measurement and Maximizes Uptime
Fluke Reliability has unveiled a new Shaft Alignment solution featuring rugged professional tablets compatible with Pruftechnik's single-laser alignment tools. The solution addresses a critical industry challenge, as misalignments cause 50% of unplanned downtime in rotating machines and significantly increase utility costs. For instance, a 75 KW pump with a 0.75mm misalignment can increase annual utility costs by €1,624/$1,758.
The modular system includes the Unified Shaft Alignment Tablet, FRS Shaft Alignment App, and Pruftechnik's precision alignment heads (SensAlign 3, 5, and 7). The IP65-rated tablet comes in locked and unlocked versions, offering durability and flexibility for industrial environments. The solution enables organizations to start with essential components and scale up as needed, providing a cost-effective approach to precision alignment programs.
Fluke Reliability ha presentato una nuova soluzione per l'allineamento degli alberi che include tablet professionali robusti compatibili con gli strumenti di allineamento a laser singolo di Pruftechnik. Questa soluzione risponde a una sfida cruciale del settore, poiché gli allineamenti errati causano il 50% dei fermi macchina non programmati nelle macchine rotanti e aumentano significativamente i costi energetici. Ad esempio, una pompa da 75 KW con un disallineamento di 0,75 mm può far aumentare i costi energetici annuali di €1.624/$1.758.
Il sistema modulare comprende il Tablet Unified Shaft Alignment, l'app FRS Shaft Alignment e le teste di allineamento di precisione di Pruftechnik (SensAlign 3, 5 e 7). Il tablet, con certificazione IP65, è disponibile in versioni bloccate e non bloccate, offrendo robustezza e flessibilità per ambienti industriali. La soluzione permette alle aziende di iniziare con i componenti essenziali e di espandersi secondo necessità, garantendo un approccio conveniente ai programmi di allineamento di precisione.
Fluke Reliability ha lanzado una nueva solución de alineación de ejes que incluye tablets profesionales resistentes compatibles con las herramientas de alineación láser único de Pruftechnik. La solución aborda un problema crítico en la industria, ya que los desalineamientos causan el 50% del tiempo de inactividad no planificado en máquinas rotativas y aumentan significativamente los costos de energía. Por ejemplo, una bomba de 75 KW con un desalineamiento de 0,75 mm puede incrementar los costos anuales de energía en €1,624/$1,758.
El sistema modular incluye la Tablet Unified Shaft Alignment, la aplicación FRS Shaft Alignment y las cabezas de alineación de precisión de Pruftechnik (SensAlign 3, 5 y 7). La tablet, con certificación IP65, está disponible en versiones bloqueadas y desbloqueadas, ofreciendo durabilidad y flexibilidad para entornos industriales. La solución permite a las organizaciones comenzar con los componentes esenciales y escalar según sea necesario, proporcionando un enfoque rentable para programas de alineación de precisión.
Fluke Reliability가 Pruftechnik의 단일 레이저 정렬 도구와 호환되는 견고한 전문가용 태블릿을 갖춘 새로운 샤프트 정렬 솔루션을 공개했습니다. 이 솔루션은 회전 기계의 계획되지 않은 가동 중지 시간의 50%를 차지하는 정렬 불량 문제와 전력 비용 증가라는 산업의 중요한 문제를 해결합니다. 예를 들어, 75KW 펌프가 0.75mm 정렬 불량일 경우 연간 전력 비용이 €1,624/$1,758만큼 증가할 수 있습니다.
모듈형 시스템은 Unified Shaft Alignment 태블릿, FRS Shaft Alignment 앱, Pruftechnik의 정밀 정렬 헤드(SensAlign 3, 5, 7)를 포함합니다. IP65 등급의 태블릿은 잠금 및 비잠금 버전으로 제공되어 산업 환경에서 내구성과 유연성을 제공합니다. 이 솔루션은 조직이 필수 구성 요소로 시작하여 필요에 따라 확장할 수 있게 하여 정밀 정렬 프로그램에 비용 효율적인 접근 방식을 제공합니다.
Fluke Reliability a dévoilé une nouvelle solution d'alignement d'arbre comprenant des tablettes professionnelles robustes compatibles avec les outils d'alignement à laser unique de Pruftechnik. Cette solution répond à un défi majeur de l'industrie, car les désalignements sont responsables de 50 % des arrêts non planifiés des machines tournantes et augmentent considérablement les coûts énergétiques. Par exemple, une pompe de 75 kW avec un désalignement de 0,75 mm peut faire augmenter les coûts énergétiques annuels de 1 624 €/1 758 $.
Le système modulaire comprend la tablette Unified Shaft Alignment, l'application FRS Shaft Alignment et les têtes d'alignement de précision de Pruftechnik (SensAlign 3, 5 et 7). La tablette, certifiée IP65, est disponible en versions verrouillée et déverrouillée, offrant durabilité et flexibilité pour les environnements industriels. La solution permet aux organisations de commencer avec les composants essentiels et de s'adapter selon leurs besoins, offrant une approche rentable pour les programmes d'alignement de précision.
Fluke Reliability hat eine neue Wellenausrichtungs-Lösung vorgestellt, die robuste professionelle Tablets umfasst, die mit den Ein-Laser-Ausrichtungswerkzeugen von Pruftechnik kompatibel sind. Die Lösung adressiert eine kritische Herausforderung der Branche, da Fehlstellungen 50 % der ungeplanten Ausfallzeiten bei rotierenden Maschinen verursachen und die Betriebskosten erheblich steigern. Zum Beispiel kann eine 75-kW-Pumpe mit einer Fehlstellung von 0,75 mm die jährlichen Betriebskosten um €1.624/$1.758 erhöhen.
Das modulare System umfasst das Unified Shaft Alignment Tablet, die FRS Shaft Alignment App und die Präzisionsausrichtköpfe von Pruftechnik (SensAlign 3, 5 und 7). Das IP65-zertifizierte Tablet ist in gesperrten und ungesperrten Versionen erhältlich und bietet Robustheit und Flexibilität für industrielle Umgebungen. Die Lösung ermöglicht es Unternehmen, mit den wesentlichen Komponenten zu starten und bei Bedarf zu erweitern, was einen kosteneffizienten Ansatz für Präzisionsausrichtungsprogramme darstellt.
- Modular and scalable solution allowing companies to start small and expand without replacing existing equipment
- Potential for significant cost savings (€1,624/$1,758 annually per 75 KW pump)
- Rugged IP65-rated tablet design resistant to dust, water jets, and drops up to 1.2 meters
- Integration capabilities with additional applications like thermal imaging and CMMS in unlocked version
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Fluke's new shaft alignment solution offers modest positive impact by addressing maintenance costs and efficiency for industrial customers.
Fluke Reliability's new Shaft Alignment solution represents an incremental improvement to their industrial maintenance portfolio rather than a revolutionary new product line. The offering combines rugged professional tablets with Pruftechnik's existing single-laser alignment tools to address a specific but significant industrial pain point - machine misalignment, which reportedly causes 50% of unplanned downtime in rotating equipment.
The financial case presented is modest but concrete: a single misaligned 75KW pump can waste approximately
The modular approach is strategically significant, allowing Fluke to capture customers at various price points with a scalable system that grows with customer needs - a classic land-and-expand strategy. The locked and unlocked tablet options further segment the market, with the unlocked version creating an ecosystem for additional Fluke software solutions.
This launch builds on Fluke's 2019 acquisition of Pruftechnik, showing continued integration of that technology into their reliability solutions portfolio. While not transformative for parent company Fortive (FTV), it strengthens Fluke's position in the industrial maintenance technology market where they compete against companies like SKF, Emerson, and Rockwell Automation.
The product addresses current industrial challenges including labor shortages and budget constraints, positioning it as a practical solution for maintenance teams being asked to "do more with less" - a persistent theme in industrial operations today.
New rugged solution delivers immediate ROI by cutting energy use and maintenance costs
EVERETT, Washington, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fluke Reliability today announced a new Shaft Alignment solution, featuring rugged professional tablets compatible with its full range of alignment kits, including Pruftechnik’s single-laser alignment tools.
Misalignments are an unseen force, driving increased utility costs and are the leading cause of
In response to these challenges, Fluke introduced Shaft Alignment solutions along with flexible, modular alignment packages that include any combination of:
- Unified Shaft Alignment Tablet
- The FRS Shaft Alignment App
- Pruftechnik’s precision alignment heads SensAlign 3, SensAlign 5, and SensAlign 7
This scalable, modular system allows organizations to start their alignment programs with only the components and the shaft application level they need, reducing upfront costs. As their program grows, they can easily add new capabilities without replacing existing equipment.
Maintenance professionals are being asked to do more with leaner teams, and Pruftechnik Shaft Alignment tools have been designed with this in mind. They eliminate the need for multiple tablets while enabling technicians to perform reliable precision alignments in industrial applications. The rugged tablet is built to endure even the toughest industrial environments, with an environmental protection rating of IP65, it is dustproof, water jet resistant, and designed to withstand drops of up to 1.2 meters.
The Shaft Alignment tablet is available in both locked and unlocked versions. The locked version performs alignment work only, allowing for focused work on a secure, closed platform. The unlocked version allows users to install additional applications such as thermal imaging, geometrical alignment or computerized maintenance management system (CMMS for example from eMaint) applications to further support reliability. Both versions integrate seamlessly with Pruftechnik’s alignment heads to enable precision alignment in industrial applications.
Aaron Merkin, Chief Technology Officer, Fluke Reliability, commented: “At Fluke Reliability, our strength lies in solving complex industrial challenges through precision alignment technology. Since acquiring Pruftechnik in 2019, we've combined decades of engineering expertise with our innovation roadmap to deliver scalable solutions that drive measurable results.”
He continued, “Today’s reliability professionals are navigating unprecedented challenges: tighter budgets, shrinking skilled labor pools, and increasing pressure to maximize uptime with fewer resources. Our latest shaft alignment solution is built to meet today’s challenges—modular, adaptable, and scalable to any stage of an organization’s alignment journey. Both accelerating time to value and helping maintenance teams do more with less.”
Shaft Alignment solution Key Features and Benefits Include:
- Rugged, industrial-grade design: IP65-rated for dust, water, and impact resistance
- Intuitive navigation: Easy-to-use touch interface for faster alignments
- Modular flexibility: Choose software and sensor options to fit company needs and budget
- Effortless reporting: Simplified results sharing and user management
- Precision performance: Single-laser repeatability with adaptive alignment and situational intelligence for faster, more accurate precision alignment
- Expert support: Access to Pruftechnik’s virtual training center and team of alignment experts
Pruftechnik is the trusted leader in alignment, with a 40-year legacy of unrivaled speed and precision in alignment. Pruftechnik single laser alignment systems are the gold standard in alignment, and are the core technology behind the RotAlign Touch, OptAlign Touch, and ShaftAlign Touch alignment systems.
Please visit Pruftechnik for more information about Fluke Reliability’s latest modular, scalable alignment solutions.
About Fluke Reliability
Fluke Reliability, an operating company of the Fluke Corporation, offers reliability and maintenance teams the tools, software, AI powered insights, and services they need to optimize asset performance. Home to powerful, iconic brands – Pruftechnik, Azima DLI, and eMaint – Fluke Reliability enables customers to shift from reactive to predictive maintenance utilizing a connected approach to reliability. Fluke Reliability informs customers on the health of their assets with software and services that drive better maintenance decisions – improving productivity, driving uptime, boosting visibility, and reducing costs. For more information on Fluke Reliability's eMaint CMMS, visit https://www.emaint.com/ or LinkedIn.
Fluke Reliability is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. For more information, visit the Fluke website.
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