Industrial Equipment Alignment:

True North Metrology & Alignment recently supported a central Arkansas paper mill with a critical precision measurement and alignment project. The facility needed reliable data on a section of dryer cans within its paper machine—key components that directly impact production efficiency and product quality.

Over time, heavy-duty machinery like dryer cans can drift out of position due to vibration, thermal cycling, or general wear. Misalignment in these systems can cause efficiency losses, unexpected downtime, and premature equipment wear. That’s why the mill called in True North: to collect accurate, real-time alignment data before the next scheduled outage.

Using advanced laser metrology tools and alignment protocols, our team captured high-resolution positional measurements across the dryer section. The results provided maintenance and engineering teams with a clear, comprehensive picture of current machine conditions.

With this insight, the mill could plan its outage with confidence—knowing which adjustments were necessary and which components could continue running without intervention. By reducing guesswork, we helped the client avoid unnecessary work, minimize downtime, and extend the useful life of critical assets.

This project demonstrates the importance of industrial equipment alignment in heavy industrial operations. Misalignment is often the hidden cause behind more than half of rotating machinery failures. Even small deviations can lead to vibration, excessive energy use, and premature wear on components like bearings, seals, and couplings.

True North’s machine alignment services address these challenges head-on. Using portable laser trackers and 3D metrology software, we measure offset and angular misalignment with accuracy down to a thousandth of an inch. Whether it’s a paper mill dryer, a steel mill roll, or a motor-driven pump system, our alignment expertise keeps equipment running true, efficient, and reliable.

At True North Metrology & Alignment, we believe reliability starts with precision. Our team was founded to meet the growing need for expert measurement and alignment services in industries where accuracy directly affects safety, efficiency, and profitability.

From aerospace facilities to paper mills, automotive plants, and chemical processors, we bring advanced laser measurement tools and field-tested experience to every job. By combining precise data with practical problem-solving, we help clients reduce maintenance costs, extend equipment life, and avoid costly surprises during outages.

When the smallest misalignment can create the biggest problems, True North provides the clarity and accuracy you need to keep operations running smoothly.

For this paper mill, industrial equipment alignment data from True North delivered the information needed to make confident, cost-saving decisions ahead of a critical outage. But the same principles apply across industries—from automotive production lines to chemical facilities and aerospace manufacturing.

Whether you’re diagnosing dryer cans in a paper mill, fine-tuning coupled shafts in an automotive plant, or aligning critical rotating equipment in a chemical facility, True North Metrology & Alignment is the partner you can trust. Contact us today to learn how our industrial equipment alignment services can improve performance, reduce downtime, and protect your investment.