SKF offers a range of easy-to-use laser shaft alignment tools covering most alignment tasks, from basic horizontal motor-and-pump jobs to vertical machines, spacer shafts and machine trains. Use the table below to compare the TKSA models side by side and pick the system that fits your applications.
Open or download the SKF Shaft Alignment Comparison / Selection Table (PDF)
Key: ● = standard feature – = not available
| SKF shaft alignment tool | TKSA 11 | TKSA 31 | TKSA 41 | TKSA 51 | TKSA 71 | TKSA 71/PRO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| User interface | iOS & Android | Touch screen | Touch screen | iOS & Android | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Type of display device | Phone, tablet | Display device | Display device | Phone, tablet | Phone, tablet | Phone, tablet |
| Display device included | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Measurement positions | 9-12-3 | 9-12-3 | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Wireless measuring heads | ● | – | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Measurement distance | 18.5 cm | 2 m* | 4 m | 5 m | 10 m | 10 m |
| Minimal shaft rotation | 180° | 140° | 90° | 40° | 40° | 40° |
| Camera | ● | – | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Machine library | – | ● | ● | – | – | – |
| QR code recognition | – | – | ● | – | – | – |
| Machine view | Fixed 2D view | Fixed 3D view | Fixed 3D view | Free 3D rotation | Free 3D rotation | Free 3D rotation |
| Target values | – | – | – | ● | ● | ● |
| Disturbance compensation | – | – | – | ● | ● | ● |
| Supported alignment applications | ||||||
| Horizontal shaft alignment | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Soft foot correction | – | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Vertical shaft alignment | – | – | – | ● | ● | ● |
| Spacer shaft | – | – | – | – | ● | ● |
| Machine train (up to 3 machines) | – | – | – | – | ● | ● |
| Digital dial gauge mode | – | – | – | – | ● | ● |
| Alignment accessories | ||||||
| Extension chains | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Included | Included |
| Extension rods | Optional | Optional | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Magnetic V-brackets | Optional | Optional | Optional | Included | Included | Included |
| Offset brackets | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Included |
| Sliding brackets | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Included |
| Magnetic base | – | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Included |
| Spindle bracket | Optional | – | – | Optional | Optional | Optional |
* With supplied USB cables. Data source: SKF. Specifications are subject to change by the manufacturer.
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Not sure which system you need? Read Laser Shaft Alignment for an overview of misalignment and alignment methods, or contact us for help choosing.