Millwright Services / Industrial Alignment Services

Every time a pump runs out of spec, a motor fights soft foot, or a coupling bears uneven load, you're stacking up downtime, failure points, and repair bills.

At Tillson Industrial, we specialize in precision shaft alignment and corrective base work for industrial rotating equipment—ensuring your systems run straighter, quieter, and longer.

What We Do

We provide high-accuracy laser alignment and mechanical adjustment services for rotating and driven systems. Our crews don’t eyeball it or leave it “close enough”—we use laser instrumentation and API 686 standards to ensure your equipment is installed and operating at exacting tolerances.

We align:

Motors to pumps, compressors, and gearboxes
Horizontal and vertical shaft equipment
Belt-driven and sheave systems
Spacer couplings, flex joints, gear couplings
Skid-to-skid and multi-element systems
DBSE targets and thermal offsets

If it spins, connects, or transmits torque—we make sure it’s aligned to perform.

Why It Matters

Misalignment is the silent killer of industrial systems.
A small offset—barely visible to the eye—can lead to cascading failures:

Bearing wear
Seal leaks
Shaft fatigue
Vibration-induced damage
Elevated power consumption
Emergency shutdowns

Over time, these add up to reduced equipment life, higher energy costs, and production loss. Worse, misalignment in one component often creates issues in others—multiplying your repair budget and risking your schedule.

Proper alignment leads to:

Extended life of rotating elements
Reduced vibration and noise
Lower electrical and mechanical load
Fewer unplanned outages
Compliance with OEM, ANSI, and API 686 specs

Alignment isn’t just a maintenance task—it’s a reliability strategy.

How We Get It Done

1. Baseline Inspection
We start with a full mechanical assessment: checking soft foot, pipe strain, thermal expansion effects, and overall system geometry. We record initial DBSE (Distance Between Shaft Ends) and alignment targets.

2. Laser Alignment Setup
Using industry-leading laser systems, we measure shaft offsets and angular deviations down to .001″–.002″ TIR. We don’t just match flanges—we dial in rotational accuracy across all planes.

3. Mechanical Correction
We shim, adjust, or re-level your motor, pump, or driven load to eliminate misalignment and ensure thermal growth offsets are accounted for—especially on high-temperature or high-speed equipment.

4. Final Validation & Reporting
You receive a detailed before/after report showing alignment corrections, shim changes, and tolerance results. We also log DBSE, soft foot data, and coupling condition for future reference.

Optional Services:

Base repairs and epoxy grouting
Skid adjustments and pedestal rework
Long-term alignment monitoring

What Is Equipment Alignment?

Alignment means matching the rotational centerlines of connected machines—typically a motor and a pump, or a gearbox and a fan—so that the system runs true.

Think of it like wheel alignment on a car: if things are even slightly off, you get vibration, component damage, and poor efficiency. Industrial systems work the same way—but with more horsepower, more torque, and a lot more at stake.

Misalignment leads to:

Early seal and bearing failure
Increased vibration and heat
Premature equipment wear
Reduced overall system life

Proper alignment keeps systems:

Running smoother
Lasting longer
Operating more efficiently

Where We Work

Tillson’s alignment services are deployed across:

Wherever precision matters, we’re there.

The Tillson Guarantee

Alignment isn’t guesswork—it’s math, mechanics, and mastery.

At Tillson, we don’t “get it close.” We get it right. Every shim, every bolt, every offset—verified and documented. If your rotating systems are underperforming or showing signs of stress, misalignment is often the culprit. We’re here to fix it at the source.

Don’t wait for seals to fail. Call us before it costs you.