Alignment Tools For Hire

At Acorn Industrial Services Ltd, we offer a range of high-quality alignment tools available for hire. Our alignment tools are designed to ensure precise alignment of machinery, reducing wear and tear, improving efficiency, and preventing unexpected breakdowns.

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Engineer using an SKF shaft alignment tool

Hire the TKSA 11

SKF Shaft Alignment Kit

Hire price starting from: £180

The SKF TKSA 11 Shaft Alignment Tool is an entry-level, user-friendly device designed to provide accurate and efficient alignment of rotating machinery. It is ideal for maintenance engineers, technicians, and other professionals who need a reliable tool for basic shaft alignment tasks.

  • System measuring distance: 29mm (1.1in).
  • Measuring errors: <0.5%.
  • Operating time: up to 16rs, rechargeable LiPo battery.
  • Alignment method: alignment of horizontal shafts, 3 position measurement 9 - 12 - 3.
  • Shaft diameters: 20 to 160mm (0.8 to 6.3in)/300mm (11.8in).
  • Max coupling height: 105mm (4.2in) or 195mm (7.7in) with extension roads (included).

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TKSA11 SKF Shaft alignment tool

Hire the TKSA 31

Hire price starting from: £430

The TKSA 31 is SKF's most affordable solution for easy laser shaft alignment. The ergonomic display unit with touch screen makes the instrument very easy to use and the built-in machine library helps storing alignment reports for multiple machines.

  • System measuring distance: 0 to
  • 185mm (0 to 7.3in).
  • Measuring errors: <2%.
  • Operating time: up to 18 hrs,
  • rechargeable LiPo battery.
  • Alignment method: alignment
  • of horizontal shafts, 3 position
  • measurement 9 - 12 - 3.
  • Shaft diameters: 20 to 150mm (0.8
  • to 5.9in).
  • Max. coupling height: 55mm (2.2in)
  • with standard 80mm rods.

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SKF TKSA31 Shaft alignment tool Carry Case

Hire the TKSA 51

Hire price starting from: £470

The SKF TKSA 51 Shaft Alignment Tool is a sophisticated and easy-to-use device engineered to deliver precise and efficient alignment of rotating machinery. It is perfect for maintenance engineers, technicians, and other professionals who require a dependable tool for accurate shaft alignment tasks.

  • Sensors and communication: 20mm.
  • System measuring distance 0.07 to 5m (1.23 to
  • 16.4ft).
  • Measuring errors: <1% ± 10 μm
  • Operating time: up to 8 hours, rechargeable Li-ion
  • battery fast charging: 10 min. charging for 1hr
  • usage.
  • Operating device: Android tablet or smart phone
  • with min. Android 9, Apple iPad, iPhone with min.
  • iOS 9.

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SKF TKSA51 Shaft alignment kit

Hire the TKBA 40

Hire price starting from: £160

The SKF TKBA 40 Belt Alignment Tool is a high-precision device designed to ensure accurate alignment of belt-driven machinery. It is ideal for maintenance engineers, technicians, and other professionals who need a reliable tool for aligning belts and pulleys.

  • Powerful magnets allow fast and easy
  • attachment.
  • Three-dimensional target area simplifies the alignment process.
  • Facilitates simultaneous adjustment or tension and alignment.
  • V-guides facilitate the alignment of a wide range of V-belt pulleys.
  • Laser line length 3m at 12m (9.8ft at
  • 6.6ft).
  • Measurement accuracy angular: better than 0.2°.
  • Measurement accuracy offset: better than 0.5mm (0.02in).
  • Measurement distance: 50mm to 6000mm (2in to 20ft).
  • Mounting: magnetic, groove mounted
  • (optional side adapter TMEB A2).

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SKF TKBA40 Belt alignment tool

Hire the SKF PHL FM 10/400

SKF Belt Frequency Meter

Hire price starting from: £170

*Shims available with this hire

The PHL FM 10/400 Hydraulic Nut is a high-precision tool designed to facilitate the installation and removal of large bearings, gears, and other components that require high clamping forces. It is ideal for maintenance engineers, technicians, and other professionals who need a reliable and efficient tool for heavy-duty applications.

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SKF Belt frequency meter

SKF TMAS 360

Precise machine adjustment is a vital part of any alignment process, Made
from pre-cut stainless steel, these shims are durable and corrosion-resistant,
making them suitable across a wide range of industries. They also can be reused,
supporting efficient maintenance.

  • Shim size (mm): 50x50mm, 75x75mm, 100x100mm
  • Quantity per thickness: 20
  • Thickness (mm): 0.5, 0.10, 0.25, 0.5, 1.00, 2.00

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SKF TMAS360 shim kit

How to hire equipment

Hiring maintenance equipment from ACORN is easy. Simply follow these steps:

STEP 1. Select the equipment required. Our product specialists are
on hand to offer assistance if you have any questions.

STEP 2. Decide the duration. Hire from one day, a week or more.
We’re very flexible, and should you decide that you require the
equipment for longer, simply give us a call to extend the hire period.

STEP 3. Call 0800 8766 441 to arrange your hire. Our friendly sales
team will be happy to arrange everything.

STEP 4. Choose whether to collect the equipment or have it
dispatched by our team.

STEP 5. Return the equipment, or we can arrange the collection for
you.

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