SKF TKSA 11 - Affordable Advanced Laser Shaft Alignment Tool System
- Inductive sensors, no laser
- Runs on your phone or tablet
- Up to 185 mm (7.3 in) between brackets
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SKF TKSA 11
$2,870.66
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Overview
SKF TKSA 11 shaft alignment tool
SKF TKSA 11 Shaft Alignment Tool | Affordable Precision Alignment System
Transform shaft alignment with the SKF TKSA 11—the industry's first smartphone-enabled alignment tool using advanced inductive proximity sensors for professional results at an entry-level price.
Premium Shaft Alignment Made Affordable
The SKF TKSA 11 shaft alignment tool revolutionizes precision alignment by combining cutting-edge technology with user-friendly design. Purpose-built for maintenance professionals, this wireless alignment system delivers laboratory-grade accuracy without the premium price tag, making professional shaft alignment accessible for every budget.
Key Features & Benefits
Innovative Inductive Proximity Sensor Technology — Unlike traditional laser alignment tools, the TKSA 11's inductive proximity sensors eliminate measurement errors caused by bright sunlight, reduce backlash influence, and deliver consistently accurate readings in any environment—making it ideal for industrial, manufacturing, and field applications.
Smartphone & Tablet Integration — Works seamlessly with iOS and Android devices to guide users through the complete alignment process. The intuitive SKF TKSA 11 app features high-resolution graphics, live instrument positioning, and automatic software updates—all from your mobile device.
Real-Time Visual Guidance — Live view displays show exact instrument and motor positions, making horizontal and vertical shaft alignment intuitive even for first-time users. The three-position measurement method (9-12-3 o'clock) with ±40° positioning flexibility ensures quick, accurate results.
Fast ROI & Budget-Friendly — Designed to deliver rapid return on investment through reduced downtime, extended equipment life, and lower energy consumption. The TKSA 11 offers professional-grade shaft alignment at a fraction of traditional system costs.
Why Choose the SKF TKSA 11?
For Maintenance Teams — Reduce training time with intuitive smartphone controls and visual guidance that even beginners can master quickly.
For Facility Managers — Lower capital costs while maintaining professional alignment standards that reduce energy consumption and extend bearing life.
For Reliability Engineers — Document every alignment with automated reports, ensuring compliance and building a preventive maintenance database.
Proven SKF Quality — Backed by SKF's century of engineering excellence in bearings and rotating equipment, the TKSA 11 combines affordability with the precision and reliability SKF is known for worldwide.
Key features
- Live Instrument View: Real-time display of instrument and motor positions ensures intuitive measurements and precise horizontal alignment.
- App with Demo Mode: The TKSA 11 app features a fully functional demo mode, letting users explore the entire alignment process without purchasing the tool.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Designed to deliver a fast return on investment, the TKSA 11 is budget-friendly while maintaining premium performance.
- Advanced Sensor Technology: Equipped with inductive proximity sensors, the tool ensures accurate and reliable measurements, unaffected by bright sunlight or backlash influence.
- Mobile-Friendly: Leverage high-resolution graphics, automatic software updates, and the flexibility to use various display devices for enhanced functionality.
- Automatic Reporting: Generate comprehensive alignment reports that can be easily shared via email or cloud services for efficient documentation.
- Durable Design: Supplied in a sturdy SKF carrying case for protection and easy portability.
In the case
What comes with the SKF TKSA 11
SKF shaft alignment tool TKSA 11
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8 items in the kit
- Measuring unit
- 3 reference bars
- 2 shaft brackets with chains 480 mm (18.9 in) and rods 80 mm (3.1 in)
- Micro USB to USB charging cable
- Measuring tape
- Printed certificate of calibration and conformance
- Printed quick start guide
- SKF carrying case
The calibration certificate is valid for two years.
Specifications
SKF TKSA 11 specifications
Shaft alignment without a laser: two inductive sensors read the coupling, your phone or tablet shows the result.
- Measuring method
- 2 inductive sensors and 3 reference bars, no laser
- Connection
- Bluetooth 4.0 LE
- Display
- Your phone or tablet, free TKSA 11 app (iOS, Android)
- Distance between units
- 0 to 7.3 in0 to 185 mm
- Measuring error
- 2%
- Shaft rotation
- 9, 12 and 3 o’clock positions
- Vertical machines
- No
- Machine trains
- No
- Shaft diameter
- 0.8 to 6.3 in, 12.6 in with optional chains20 to 160 mm, 320 mm with optional chains
- Battery
- 18 h
- Protection
- IP54
- Case and weight
- 14.2 × 4.3 × 10.2 in, 4.67 lb360 × 110 × 260 mm, 2.12 kg
- Brand
- SKF
- Designation
- TKSA 11
- UPC / EAN
- 7316576051630
Specifications as SKF publishes them on skf.com.
Full technical data
Measurement & Alignment
| Alignment Methods | 3-position measurement (9–12–3) |
| Recommended Applications | Horizontal shafts |
| Live Correction Values | Only horizontal |
| Sensors | 2 × Inductive proximity sensors with 3 × reference bars |
| Measurement Distance | 0 to 185 mm between brackets |
| Measuring Error (%) | 2 % |
| Shaft Diameter | 20 to 160 mm (0.79 to 6.3 in) |
| Shaft Diameter with Extension Chains (optional) | Up to 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Maximum Coupling Height | 55 mm (2.1654 in) with standard rods |
| Mounting | 2 × V-brackets (15 mm width) with chains |
Communication & Software
| Communications | Bluetooth 4.0 LE |
| Operating System Requirements | Android 9 or higher / iOS 9 or higher |
| Suitable Devices | Android tablets/smartphones, Apple iPad/iPhone |
| Software Updates | Via App Store / Google Play |
| Special Features | Automatic .pdf reports |
| Display | None – uses smartphone/tablet |
Power & Protection
| Battery | Rechargeable 1900 mAh LiPo |
| Battery Life | 18 hours |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 45 °C (32 to 113 °F) |
| Degree of Protection (IP) | IP 54 |
| Power Adapter | Micro USB 5 V (cable included) |
Physical & Logistics
| Material (Measurement Unit) | PC/ABS plastic |
| Product Net Weight | 2.12 kg (4.67 lb) |
| Case Dimensions (L × H × W) | 360 × 110 × 260 mm (14.2 × 4.3 × 10.2 in) |
| eClass Code | 23-05-19-01 |
| UNSPSC Code | 41112202 |
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| Specification | 
This tool
TKSA 11 | 
Wired laserTKSA 31 | 
Wireless laserTKSA 41 | 
Phone and tabletTKSA 51 | 
Up to 10 mTKSA 71 | 
TKSA 71 with accessoriesTKSA 71/PRO |
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| Measuring method | 2 inductive sensors and 3 reference bars, no laser | Red line laser, 29 mm CCD detectors, inclinometer ±0.5° | Red line laser, 29 mm CCD detectors, inclinometer ±0.5° | Red line laser, 20 mm PSD detectors, inclinometer ±0.1° | Red line laser, 20 mm PSD detectors, inclinometer ±0.1° | Red line laser, 20 mm PSD detectors, inclinometer ±0.1° |
| Connection | Bluetooth 4.0 LE | USB cables | Bluetooth 4.0 LE or USB | Bluetooth 4.0 LE | Bluetooth 4.0 LE | Bluetooth 4.0 LE |
| Display | Your phone or tablet, free TKSA 11 app (iOS, Android) | 5.6 in touch display unit, in the kit | 5.6 in touch display unit with camera and QR reader, in the kit | Your phone or tablet, SKF shaft alignment apps (iOS, Android) | Your phone or tablet, SKF shaft alignment apps (iOS, Android) | Your phone or tablet, SKF shaft alignment apps (iOS, Android) |
| Distance between units | 0 to 7.3 in0 to 185 mm | 0.23 to 6.6 ft, 13.1 ft with extension cables0.07 to 2 m, 4 m with extension cables | 0.23 to 13.1 ft0.07 to 4 m | 0.23 to 16.4 ft0.07 to 5 m | 0.23 to 32.8 ft0.07 to 10 m | 0.23 to 32.8 ft0.07 to 10 m |
| Measuring error | 2% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Shaft rotation | 9, 12 and 3 o’clock positions | 9, 12 and 3 o’clock, 140° in all | Free, 90° in all | Free, 40° in all | Free, 40° in all | Free, 40° in all |
| Vertical machines | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Machine trains | No | No | No | No | Yes, and spacer shafts | Yes, and spacer shafts |
| Shaft diameter | 0.8 to 6.3 in, 12.6 in with optional chains20 to 160 mm, 320 mm with optional chains | 0.8 to 5.9 in, 11.8 in with optional chains20 to 150 mm, 300 mm with optional chains | 0.8 to 5.9 in, 11.8 in with optional chains20 to 150 mm, 300 mm with optional chains | 0.8 to 5.9 in, 17.7 in with the chains in the kit20 to 150 mm, 450 mm with the chains in the kit | 0.8 to 5.9 in, 17.7 in with the chains in the kit20 to 150 mm, 450 mm with the chains in the kit | 0.8 to 5.9 in, 17.7 in with the chains in the kit20 to 150 mm, 450 mm with the chains in the kit |
| Battery | 18 h | Display unit 7 h, measuring units run on its cables | Display unit 8 h, measuring units up to 16 h | 10 h | 8 h, wireless charging pads | 8 h, wireless charging pads |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | IP54 | IP54 | IP67, measuring units and case | IP67, measuring units |
| Case and weight | 14.2 × 4.3 × 10.2 in, 4.67 lb360 × 110 × 260 mm, 2.12 kg | 20.9 × 4.3 × 14.2 in, 10.4 lb530 × 110 × 360 mm, 4.72 kg | 20.9 × 4.3 × 14.2 in, 10.4 lb530 × 110 × 360 mm, 4.72 kg | 14.2 × 4.3 × 10.2 in, 6.66 lb360 × 110 × 260 mm, 3.02 kg | 14.4 × 6.7 × 11.6 in, 9.55 lb365 × 170 × 295 mm, 4.33 kg | Trolley case 24 × 10.4 × 16.9 in, 27.3 lbTrolley case 610 × 265 × 430 mm, 12.4 kg |
| In the kit | Measuring unit, 3 reference bars, 2 shaft brackets with 480 mm chains and 80 mm rods, charging cable, measuring tape, calibration certificate, quick start guide, case | Measuring units M and S, display unit, 2 shaft brackets with 400 mm chains and 150 mm rods, chain tightening rod, power supply, 2 USB cables, measuring tape, calibration certificate, quick start guide, case | Measuring units M and S, display unit, 2 shaft brackets with 400 mm chains and 150 mm rods, 4 × 90 mm rods, chain tightening rod, power supply, 2 USB cables, 12 QR code stickers, measuring tape, calibration certificate, quick start guide, case | Measuring units M and S, 2 magnetic shaft brackets with 480 mm chains and 80 mm rods, 4 × 120 mm rods, 2 × 980 mm extension chains, charging cable, 12 QR code stickers, measuring tape, calibration certificate, quick start guide, case | Measuring units M and S, 2 magnetic shaft brackets with 480 mm chains and 80 mm rods, 4 × 120 mm rods, 2 × 1 m extension chains, 2 wireless charging pads, charging cable, measuring tape, calibration certificate, quick start guide, case | The TKSA 71 kit with 8 × 120 mm rods instead of 4, plus 2 magnetic bases, 2 sliding brackets, 2 × 50 mm offset brackets and a trolley case |
| Price |
$2,870.66 In stock |
$5,399.99 In stock |
$6,920.10 In stock |
$6,990.54 In stock |
$10,910.00 In stock |
$15,100.00 In stock |
Specifications as SKF publishes them on skf.com, checked October 2026.
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About SKF
Inventor of the self-aligning ball bearing and the spherical roller bearing.
SKF (AB Svenska Kullagerfabriken) was founded in Gothenburg, Sweden, on 16 February 1907, on one invention: the double-row self-aligning ball bearing of Sven Wingquist, a maintenance supervisor at a Gothenburg textile factory. The factory stood on clay, so the building moved, the line shafts fell out of alignment and the rigid ball bearings of the day overheated and failed. Wingquist's bearing let the shaft run out of line without shortening its service life.
SKF invented the spherical roller bearing in 1919 and launched the spherical roller thrust bearing in 1939, the CARB toroidal roller bearing in 1995 and SKF Explorer bearings in 1999. Explorer bearings have optimized internal designs and surfaces that reduce friction and heat and carry heavier loads, for a longer service life.
In 1926 an SKF subsidiary, AB Volvo, built a trial series of cars; the first Volvo rolled out in Gothenburg in 1927.
Genuine SKF product
Founded
1907
Headquarters
Gothenburg, Sweden
Employees (2025)
37,271
Present in
About 130 countries
Known for
- Self-aligning ball bearings
- Spherical roller bearings
- SKF Explorer bearings
- CARB toroidal roller bearings
- INSOCOAT and hybrid bearings
Disclaimer: Apollo Industries is not an authorized distributor, reseller, or representative of SKF. All SKF trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners. We sell genuine SKF products purchased through independent channels.
FAQ
TKSA 11 questions & answers
Is the TKSA 11 a laser tool?
No. The TKSA 11 measures with two inductive sensors against three reference bars, with a measuring error of 2%. Every other TKSA uses a red line laser, with a measuring error of 0.5% (TKSA 31 and 41) or 1% (TKSA 51 and 71).
Can I use my own phone or tablet with the TKSA 11?
Yes. The TKSA 11 has no display of its own: it runs on SKF’s free apps for iOS and Android over Bluetooth.
Which SKF shaft alignment tool do I need?
Start from the distance and the machines. The TKSA 11 covers two horizontal machines close-coupled, with up to 185 mm between its brackets, on your own phone or tablet. The TKSA 31 (wired) and TKSA 41 (wireless) add a laser, SKF’s display unit and 2 m or 4 m between units. The TKSA 51 reaches 5 m and also aligns vertical machines. The TKSA 71 reaches 10 m and handles machine trains and spacer shafts.
What tolerance should I align to?
The machine maker’s tolerance comes first. Without one, SKF’s built-in table in the TKSA 31 and 41 allows, at the coupling: 0.10 mm offset and 0.08 mm/100 mm angle up to 2,000 rpm; 0.07 mm and 0.07 mm/100 mm to 3,000 rpm; 0.04 mm and 0.06 mm/100 mm to 4,000 rpm; 0.03 mm and 0.05 mm/100 mm to 6,000 rpm.
Does the TKSA 11 come calibrated?
Yes. The TKSA 11 ships with a calibration certificate that is valid for two years.
Which shims do I need?
SKF TMAS shims are pre-cut squares with the size and thickness marked on each one. The TMAS 50/KIT, 75/KIT and 100/KIT hold one size each (50, 75 or 100 mm) in thicknesses from 0.05 to 2.00 mm; the TMAS 340 holds 100 and 125 mm shims and the TMAS 380 50 and 75 mm. Pick the size that covers the machine’s foot.
Do you ship the TKSA 11 the same day?
In-stock orders placed by 3 PM EST ship the same day. All orders over $100 ship free by ground with code FREESHIP.
Can I get quantity pricing or buy tax-exempt?
Yes. Apollo offers special rates for businesses and bulk orders. Use Request a quote on this page or call (248) 429-9073.
Is this a genuine SKF TKSA 11?
Yes. Apollo Industries sells genuine SKF products, purchased through independent channels. Apollo is not an authorized distributor, reseller, or representative of SKF.
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