Hamar’s X-Series Enhances Predictive Maintenance Programs

As Director of Operations for SEMEQ Systems Corporation in North America, I take pride in leading a company redefining Predictive Maintenance with cutting-edge technology and innovation. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, SEMEQ is not just a service provider—we are pioneers in industrial machine health monitoring and a proud distributor of Hamar Laser’s X-Series™ Shaft Alignment Systems.

SEMEQ delivers comprehensive Predictive Maintenance solutions, from vibration analysis, oil analysis, and thermography to telemetry and ultrasound diagnostics. Our in-house development of wireless sensors, AI-powered diagnostics, and cloud-based predictive maintenance applications sets us apart. This unique combination makes SEMEQ a one-stop shop for companies looking to detect, analyze, and resolve machine health issues more effectively—and Hamar Laser’s X-Series™ technology is a key part of that strategy.

When I first saw Hamar Laser’s X-990 5-Axis Pro Laser System, what got my attention was the very high precision of the product and the many accessories that apply in different situations, like the shaft brackets and rotating magnetic base. I really liked the quality of the brackets and the material.

What we like about the X-990 is that it’s easy to set up and use. We like the auto-sweep feature. You don’t need to do a pre-alignment or “rough-in,” and you only need to rotate the system 90 degrees to get a good measurement. The system reduces the number of measurements and turns, which is helpful when you need to align a machine and cannot move the shaft. It gives you real-time data and is very accurate and repeatable. I like it much better than other shaft alignment tools I’ve used.

As a distributor, we have a good relationship with Hamar Laser. Terry Southall, our representative, is always there to support us, and knows a lot about the X-Series product line. We also like the BYO [Build Your Own] feature on the X-Series website, which makes it easy for us to prepare quotes.

From my expertise in vibration analysis, I know good machine alignment makes a difference on the equipment’s useful life. The X-Series tools will help users enjoy all the benefits of a Predictive Maintenance program, like longer coupling and bearing life, reduced machine downtime, and lower operating costs.