Early Detection

Changes in vibration occur early, providing ample time for action.

Targeted Action

Pinpoint issues to efficiently deploy maintenance resources.

Optimal Operation

Detection + action = fewer unplanned events and increased uptime.

Three Axes

Measure horizontal, vertical, and axial (x,y,z) acceleration for radial, tangential, and axial dynamic sensitivity.

High Frequency

Detect vibration changes in higher frequency harmonics to identify faults earlier.

High Resolution

Resolve individual frequencies to reveal the true cause of the defect.

Acceleration

Time Waveform Analyses detects high frequencies indicative of deteriorating lubrication in rolling element bearings.

Velocity

Spectral Analysis through FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) detects lower frequencies indicative of overall equipment health.

BEARING WEAR

Even with adequate lubrication, bearings will eventually exhibit signs of fatigue. And if not timely addressed, the elements comprising the bearing can lead to catastrophic failures. High frequency signals associated with the dynamics of the rolling elements can reveal an early indication of bearing failure, including bearing damaged caused by variable frequency drives.

BELT WEAR

Drive belts are often used where it is desirable to isolate the motor from the load. To be effective, the belts must be under tension, but over time, this force can cause the belt to stretch and become loose. By monitoring low frequencies below the speed of rotation, excessive resonances in the belts can detect wear condition.

GEAR TOOTH WEAR

Notable gear mesh frequencies (GMF) are common in spectra associated with monitoring gearboxes, but elevated levels in harmonics of the GMF can indicate gear tooth wear. Diligence in continual monitoring is needed to determine if the gear is wearing or undergoing excessive loading. Abnormally high and a pulsating signature in the time waveform may indicate a broken gear tooth.

SHAFT IMBALANCE

A smoothly running machine exhibit minimal vibration, but any number of failure conditions can lead to imbalance in the rotating elements. By routinely monitoring the health of the assets at the bearings, a high sensitivity, wide bandwidth, high resolution sensing system can detect the difference between a fan or blower with debris versus an impending bearing failure.

RESONANCE

Prevalent in systems controlled by variable frequency drives, resonance is a destructive directional amplified vibration in a system caused by an operational excitation. This is detected comparing the amplitude of a suspected frequency in two vibratory axis (ie; X to Y) that are 90 degrees apart and in the same plane. If a there is a ratio of approximately 3:1, a resonance is strongly suspected.

MISALIGNMENT

Misalignment between machine shafts center lines in a drive train can cause the premature failure of bearings and seals. This is detected by noting higher than normal vibration amplitudes at a frequency equal to  1, 2, or 3, times the turning speed of the machine shaft.

• Perpetually powered vibration sensors

• Multiple vibration readings per day

• Ongoing analysis of acceleration and velocity

• Customized alerts when faults detected