Annual contract Vibration analysis

ROUTINE CONDITION BASED MONITORING typically involves route based vibration collection to be taken and analyzed based on a quarterly frequency for most equipment. When equipment is critical and non-redundant monthly based data collection is the best way to ensure unforeseen defects do not evolve into unforeseen failures. Vibration analysis testing should be a core component of any reliability centered maintenance program. A compliment to vibration analysis is to monitor machine lubrication utilizing routine oil sampling and analysis. Infrared inspections also play a key role in monitoring inaccessible bearings and associated electrical components. PPTOTAL analysts have been certified by the VI (American Vibration Institute ) as Category III & IV Vibration Analysts.

Route based vibration analysis is a powerful tool in monitoring machinery vibration and overall health. A good well designed vibration data collection route will provide the customer with “over the horizon” information on their equipment condition. Vibration analysis is very effective in identifying the following:

  • Roller element bearing defects
  • Rotor bar issues
  • Misalignment
  • Resonant frequencies (very destructive to healthy equipment)
  • Unbalance
  • Process related influences such as cavitation
  • Coupling issues
  • Excessive load
  • Bearing vibration
  • Excessive looseness
  • Mechanical looseness
  • Rubs
  • Distorted case due to uneven base
  • Gearbox defects

In short, if the equipment is critical to the process or expensive to repair then vibration analysis will save down time and maintenance expenses. For equipment that is difficult to access, vibration sensors can be permanently mounted to make vibration testing easier for all involved.

PPTOTAL understands the dynamics of transferring good information into action. The value to the customer of a good reliability program is only realized when information provided is converted to action.