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Vibration Monitoring and Analysis
Many facilities still follow a "run to failure" approach, fixing machines only after breakdowns-leading to high maintenance costs and production losses. Some have adopted preventive maintenance, where servicing is done on a set schedule, but this often results in unnecessary repairs.
Today, more companies are switching to condition-based maintenance, which uses tools like vibration meters to monitor equipment health. This proactive method helps identify issues before they become failures, ensuring repairs are made only when necessary.
Vibration analysis helps detect early signs of mechanical faults. Infrared thermography and vibration testing are effective at spotting problems that can't be seen or heard until it's too late.
Benefits of vibration monitoring:
Predict failures and plan maintenance efficiently
Reduce unexpected breakdowns
Improve safety and reliability
Extend equipment life
Avoid unnecessary repairs
Vibration signals are measured by a transducer and analyzed using Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). This reveals patterns indicating potential faults like misalignment, unbalance, or bearing issues.
Bearings are a common source of failures-over 60% of mechanical defects relate to them. Poor lubrication, contamination, or misalignment can lead to wear. Vibration meters like the Fluke 805 and 810 provide detailed insights using built-in severity scales and diagnostic tools.
Sapphire Technologies, authorized distributor of Fluke in Bangalore, offers a range of testing solutions for predictive maintenance. To learn more, get in touch with us today.