# SKF Shaft alignment

> - Added support for the new SKF TKSA 71 hardware.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.skf.shaftalignment](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.skf.shaftalignment)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.skf.shaftalignment`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SKF Group
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 122,284
- **Rating:** 3.40 / 5 (241 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.15.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-07-01
- **First published:** 2016-02-29
- **Publisher country:** SE
- **Size:** 59 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skf.shaftalignment)
- **Website:** [http://www.skf.com](http://www.skf.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.skf.com/group/footer/privacy-policy.html](http://www.skf.com/group/footer/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

The SKF Shaft Alignment app is designed for use with the SKF TKSA 51 and the new TKSA 71 hardware, forming a comprehensive system for precise horizontal shaft alignment on rotating machinery. Utilizing advanced laser PSD technology and Bluetooth® wireless communication, this app delivers highly accurate and reliable measurements with an intuitive user experience.

Key features include a flexible three-position measurement method allowing alignment in limited spaces, a fully functional demonstration mode to familiarize users before purchasing the hardware, and automatically generated customizable alignment reports. The app also offers explanatory videos, 3D animations for step-by-step guidance, and a machine library with QR code scanning to track measurements and store machine details. Compatible with a variety of Android devices, SKF TKSA 51 and 71 hardware can be purchased separately through authorized distributors. This integrated system streamlines the shaft alignment process to save time while enhancing accuracy and reporting capabilities.

## Rankings

- #201,315 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.skf.shaftalignment.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Multiple users report the SKF Shaft Alignment app struggles on Android with frequent crashes, hardware connection failures, and limited features like lack of live vertical alignment readings and photo handling bugs. The app performs better on iOS. Hardware quality is praised, but Android app issues significantly reduce usability for these devices.

### Pros

- The app works well on iOS devices, providing a good user experience there.
- It is generally considered easy to use by some users.
- The hardware itself is highly rated and considered excellent by users.
- The app supports taking photos from the device gallery to include in reports.

### Cons

- The app frequently crashes on various Android devices, especially during photo capture or report generation.
- Lack of live readings for vertical shaft alignment adjustments, forcing repeated manual angle resetting.
- Connection issues with hardware devices on multiple Android phones, making it unable to detect or link to tools.
- Poor support for photo capture within the app on newer Android versions; photos taken in situ don't save or upload correctly in reports.
- Limited or inconsistent screen orientation support, causing interface display problems on different Android devices.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.skf.shaftalignment)