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Precise alignment in power plants

During the construction and monitoring of wind turbines or hydroelectric power plants, the precise alignment of the individual components is an important work step. Rotating components such as turbines are particularly susceptible to misalignment. Lack of precision in matching the individual elements then often has a negative effect on the service life of the system. The use of precise measurement techniques and subsequent alignment can prevent premature wear of components, and therefore minimize repair costs.

Alignment by means of shims

If adjustment is required, precision shims and underlay shims are used. These are thin metal sheets or plastic films that can be used to fill gaps or make parallel alignments in the plane. On the basis of these flexible alignment systems, immediate adjustability is made possible.
Cross-section of a wind turbine for power generation

Filling gaps for wind turbines

Graphical representation of filling a vertical gap at the machine base

Shims for filling vertical gaps

Vertical alignment ensures that machine and machine components are aligned horizontally e.g. by compensating for tilting feet with supports, or by bridging height differences of systems to be coupled with so-called underlay shims.

Graphical representation of filling a horizontal gap between the components of a machine

Shim washers to fill horizontal gaps

Filling horizontal gaps is used to bridge distances, and ensure precise alignment between machine components, parts, and assemblies.

Shims and shim washers for power generation

We offer standard shims to fill vertical gaps at the machine base. In addition, we can supply you with individually manufactured shim washers from a sheet thickness of 0.5 in various materials, as well as laminated sheet metal parts.
Edge-bonded peel-plate shims for layer-by-layer adjustment in power generation

Edge-bonded plates

Standard peel-plate, single-plate, and vario-plate shims as solid individual sheets

Shims

Fanned-out laminated sheet metal parts and precision shims from peel-plate

Laminated sheet metal parts

Laminated sheet panels for the production of precise adjustment parts and sheet metal components in power generation

Laminated sheets

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We manufacture shims and shim washers according to your requirements, technical drawings, and drafts. Send us a request with your drawing. We will be happy to make you an offer based on this data.

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Accuracy and diligence play just as important a role for us as they do for your machines and systems.

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We manufacture shims and underlays exactly according to your customer-specific requirements.

personally

We will be happy to advise you personally! Together we will find the right solution for your application.

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We supply standard shims directly from stock, and we also manufacture custom sheet metal parts promptly.