Advanced torque monitoring delivers superior coupling value for turbomachinery asset management

This makes Powerlign 2.0 easy to deploy into industrial turbomachinery applications and requires no on-site calibration to deliver full-scale torque data.

Turbomachinery equipment end-users will find value in the long-term performance insights that Powerlign 2.0 enables, including: fuel optimisation; predictive maintenance; perfected cleaning schedules; real-time tuning and load balancing across compressor bodies; compliance with environmental regulations and emissions controls; and validating driving and driven equipment performance upgrades.

Powerlign is a high-precision, phase displacement torque monitoring system designed for continuous trending in demanding industrial environments, said Chuck Sakers, Director of Engineering, High Performance Couplings. With Powerlign 2.0, we have delivered improvements that reflect nearly 30 years of customer feedback and field experience to provide a tool that supports smarter, data-driven decisions.

Powerlign 2.0 is an add-on feature to industry-standard Kop-Flex and Ameridrives couplings and offers a more condensed installation, with dual sensor setup. It can also be retrofitted into existing systems subject to mass elastic data compliance. Existing guards can be modified for sensor installation, making it a cost-effective upgrade.

In addition to its benefits for predictive maintenance, Powerlign 2.0 can help operations and maintenance managers ensure that equipment is operating at peak efficiency, driving further cost savings. For new installations, Powerlign 2.0 quickly establishes and confirms that the new equipment is achieving the specified throughput.