Precision Shaft Alignment

Precision Shaft Alignment

Proper shaft alignment is essential for the reliable and efficient operation of rotating machinery. Misalignment increases vibration, energy consumption, and mechanical stress, significantly reducing the service life of bearings, seals, couplings, and shafts.

The LGP Institute Precision Shaft Alignment Course provides a complete and practical understanding of the alignment process—from initial inspection and pre-alignment checks to final machine corrections.

Participants will learn how to recognise angular and offset misalignment, detect and correct soft foot, perform alignment using dial indicators, and confidently operate modern laser shaft alignment systems.

This course goes beyond simply following the instructions displayed by an alignment instrument. It explains the principles behind each measurement, enabling participants to interpret results, identify incorrect readings, and successfully manage challenging alignment situations.

What You Will Learn

• Fundamentals and benefits of precision shaft alignment
• Angular and offset misalignment
• Alignment terminology, tolerances, and correction values
• Pre-alignment inspections and preparation
• Detection and correction of soft foot
• Shaft and coupling runout checks
• Pipe strain and foundation-related problems
• Dial indicator principles and calculations
• Rim and Face alignment method
• Reverse Dial alignment method
• Laser shaft alignment principles
• Entering dimensions and taking accurate measurements
• Vertical correction using precision shims
• Horizontal machine movement
• Managing bolt-bound and base-bound conditions
• Thermal growth and dynamic movement compensation
• Alignment of machine trains
• Verification and documentation of final alignment results

Who Should Attend?

• Mechanical maintenance technicians
• Reliability and maintenance engineers
• Vibration analysts
• Condition monitoring specialists
• Rotating equipment technicians
• Installation and commissioning personnel
• Maintenance supervisors

Course Outcome

After completing this course, participants will be able to prepare an alignment job correctly, recognise common mechanical problems, interpret alignment measurements, calculate the required corrections, and perform precision shaft alignment using dial indicators or laser alignment systems.

Training and Certification

The course is delivered through the LGP Institute online learning platform. Participants may register separately for the final online examination.

Candidates who successfully pass the examination with a score of 70% or higher will receive a Precision Shaft Alignment Certificate issued by LGP Institute, Türkiye.

Course Information

• Course Fee: USD 130
• Online Examination: USD 90
• Delivery Method: Online and self-paced
• Language: English
• Certificate: LGP Institute, Türkiye
• Minimum Passing Score: 70%