Vibration Analysis
10 Minute Talk
HD Technology Shines in an Ultra-Low-RPM Application
The support wheel bearings in a calciner case had an ultra-low rpm: 3.4–3.9. The customer had been utilizing a traditional vibration analysis system for a number of years, but they lacked a pre-warning time and faced high risk…
- Rick Verbij
- SPM Netherlands
Two Minute Tips
Motion Amplification to Detect Installation Problems
This case involves a new installation at a site that does their own condition monitoring, and they noticed high vibration of 20 mm/sec. We captured the data and used motion amplification...
- Stuart Walker
- Reliability Maintenance Solutions Ltd
Five Minute Facts
What Is Shock Pulse?
The shock pulse method was invented in the late 1960s. In rolling element bearings, there is a phenomenon where electric waves, or elastic waves, or shock pulses, or impact signals, are...
- Rick Verbij
- SPM Netherlands
Interviews
Editorial Board Spotlight – Dennis Swanepoel
In this interview, we speak with Dennis about his start in vibration analysis. Dennis shares his passion for the industry and a few inside secrets…
- Dennis Swanepoel
- WearCheck
Two Minute Tips
Sensor, Accelerometer, or Transmitter?
What is the difference between an accelerometer, transmitter, and vibration sensor? Find out...
- Chris Hansford
- Hansford Sensors
Articles
Getting Started
Welcome to the home of condition monitoring; CBM CONNECT! The site is designed to provide you with educational articles, videos, and podcasts...
- Jason Tranter
- Mobius Institute
Interviews
Spotlight on Waveform Analysis
CBM CONFERENCE presenter Roeloff Hoffman sits down with CBM CONNECT to reflect on his experience in the industry and how waveform analysis plays a vital role…
- Roeloff Hoffman
- WearCheck
Two Minute Tips
Gland Steam Fan Bearing Fault
One gland steam fan was running and the other was on standby. Gland steam fans should have dampers and rubber mounting under the base of the machine, but due to humidity...
- Salah Attia
- ALS Industrial
Two Minute Tips
Mill Gearbox With Broken Teeth
In this case we have a gearbox with broken teeth. The gearbox bearings were showing a bit of vibration at running speed with harmonics. The vibration levels were unusually high...
- Salah Attia
- ALS Industrial
