Learn More About Bearing Vibration and Vibration Charts

 

This short blog mentions two important topics in the manufacturing world, bearing vibration and vibration charts.

All rotating machines have a vibration pattern because of the parts that move inside of it (bearings, shafts, gears, etc.). Bearing failure, shaft instability, and other problems can actually be detected by digital sensors using real-time vibration monitoring technology.

Vibration analysis can enable precise diagnoses in advance. This means there is time to order replacement parts or machines. In turn, there are fewer instances of a machine going offline.

This saves time which then saves money. Foreman and CEOs love to hear it.

What else can cause problems? There’s unbalance…suppleness…dislocation…bearing breakdowns… and more. A lot can go with machines that have motors, fans, blowers, belts, chains, valves, compressors, and gearboxes. The tech has to be monitored 24/7.

The answer appears in a technology that can measure bearing vibration. Interactive monitors provide diagnostics, control integration, and trip alerts.

The name of the game of here is safety, which is why it is important to monitor these machines. If one breaks down, the results could be bad. For example, a broken water pump could shut off the water supply. An exploding machine could pose hazardous to staff.

By going with unified online vibration monitoring technology, some of the risk is reduced. Digital devices track how machines operate, alerting the maintenance team of any concerns.

Rather than run the machine until it literally explodes, we can take it offline and prevent issues. There are plenty of places where this might be helpful, especially when looking at high vibration fans or pumps.

Monitoring systems can be automated with some focus. Ask a decision-maker to consider the health and durability of the machines. It may seem like an investment to buy vibration charts and other gear, but the long-term game should pay off in savings.