Journal of Renewable Energy and Mechanics
Vol. 9 No. 02 (2026): REM VOL 9 No 02 2026

Improving rotating equipment reliability through laser alignment: a Case study in the pulp and paper industry

Aldo, Aldo Pratama Satria (Unknown)
Prasetyo, Ari (Unknown)
Satria, Aldi Prananda (Unknown)
Hastuti, Kurnia (Unknown)
Masdar, Mohd Shahbudin (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Oct 2026

Abstract

Reliability of rotating equipment is crucial to maintaining production continuity in the pulp and paper industry. Equipment 432P082 in the Fiberline 2 area of ​​PT. XYZ has a low Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of about one month, which can disrupt operations and increase maintenance costs. This study evaluates alignment methods to improve equipment reliability and extend MTBF. The research methods include field observation, collecting historical failure data, vibration measurements, laser alignment, and MTBF analysis before and after repair. The results show that a more precise alignment method can reduce misalignment and vibration levels to meet ISO 10816 and ANSI/ASA S2.75-2017 standards. The MTBF value increased from approximately one month to more than ten months without equipment failure during the observation period. In addition, component failures became less frequent, and maintenance became more effective. Prior to the repair, the company incurred maintenance costs of Rp74,210,400 per month due to the high frequency of failures. Therefore, implementing proper alignment methods has been proven to improve equipment reliability, extend MTBF, and provide cost savings and operational efficiencies for companies.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

REM

Publisher

Subject

Automotive Engineering Engineering Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Social Sciences

Description

REM is a peer-reviewed and open access journal that publishes significant and important research from area of Mechanical and Material Science and Development of Technology related with Mechanical Engineering. We accept submission from all over the world on English language. Our Editorial Board ...