Alignment of Assembly Joints
Precise Alignment of Assembly Joints
In modern shipbuilding, individual sections and deck plates must be joined with maximum precision. Even minor misalignments at assembly joints result in additional alignment work, rework, and delays. The fairing system from Hilbig GmbH was specifically engineered to align deck plates and sections quickly, safely, and in a controlled manner. Robust aluminum bridges and matched clamping components generate high alignment forces without damaging the components. The result: precise joint edges, reduced rework, and a more efficient manufacturing process.
Assembly Joint Alignment by Hilbig GmbH
Technology & Execution
The system consists of reusable aluminum bridges, weld studs, and tension nuts.
Cost-Efficiency
The bridges generate high alignment forces. The majority of the components are reusable — only the welded threaded stud is a wear part.
Applications & Installation
The system is suitable for flexible use in steel and aluminum structures as well as for horizontal, vertical, and overhead installation.
PRACTICAL EXAMPLES
Areas of Application
Areas of application include the precise alignment of deck plates, shell plating sections, as well as longitudinal and transverse joints in the construction of ship sections and offshore modules. The system is also successfully used in repair and conversion projects.
EFFICIENCY & PREPARATION
Suitable for steel and aluminum shipbuilding: The system significantly reduces alignment effort and ensures optimal preparation for high-quality welded joints.
Your Benefits at a Glance
• High alignment forces
• Safe clamping technology
• Suitable for all assembly positions
• Fast installation
• Reduced assembly effort
• Fewer auxiliary tools
• Reusable components
• Lower energy consumption
• Reduced grinding and cleaning work
• High quality of aligned assembly joints.