Vibration Diagnostics – What is it all about?

What is vibration diagnostics?

Vibration diagnostics is a major part of predictive machine maintenance programs. Over the years, vibration diagnostics has proven to be the most effective method for checking “machinery health“. Vibration diagnostics tools are here to help us to predict machine failures. When predictive maintenance is applied and the machines are checked regularly, machine faults can be discovered at an early stage and appropriate action can be taken. By doing so you can avoid unexpected machine shutdowns and you can avoid replacing parts which are still in good condition. Adash supplies a full range of vibration diagnostics equipment, from simple data collectors to advanced vibration analysers and on-line monitoring systems. The data from the devices can be transferred to Adash software for further analysis.

How does it work?

Running machines generate vibrations, which contain a lot of information about their condition. A vibration meter or analyser is used to measure this vibration. The sensor needs to be mounted on an appropriate point on the machine (e.g. bearing housing). The instrument measures the vibration signal, tells you the severity of the vibrations and also possible machine faults. The most frequent faults are bearings faults, unbalance, misalignment and looseness.

For more information

Vibration Diagnostics for Beginners Tutorials

ADASH-Predictive Maintenance explanation. How it works?

ADASH-How to start your Predictive Maintenance

ADASH-Vibration limits, types of measurements, acceleration sensor

ADASH – Vibration terms explanation, Route creation

Adash Portable Vibration Measuring Devices & Online Monitoring System

Portable Vibration Devices

• A4900 – Vibrio Ex
• A4910 – Lubri
• A4900 – Vibrio
• A4300 – VA3 Pro
• A4400 – VA4 Pro II
• A4500 – VA5 Pro
• A4404 – SAB

Online Monitoring Systems

• A3900 II – 1 channel
• A3800 – 4 to 16 channels
• A3716/2U– 16 channels
• A3716/3U– 16 channels
• A3716/MPX module (64 channels)

Software for Vibration Diagnostics

• DDS Software
• ADS Software
• A4410 Virtual Unit

Others

• A4409 – Expansion Box
• A4802SS – Simulator
• A4950 – Stroboscope

Agate Vibration Sensor And System Test Products

AT-2030
Calibration Shaker

For customers interested in a portable calibration shaker table without sensor inputs, we offer the AT-2030.

The AT-2030 portable calibration shaker table is designed for simple accelerometer and vibration transducer calibration without the need for advanced features.

AT-2030 is a variable frequency, variable amplitude, battery operated portable shaker capable of calibrating accelerometers, transducers, and proximity probes. Applications are producing a known vibration signal in g’s, mils, or ips for sensor, wiring, instrumentation, and system checkout in vibration condition monitoring applications.

AT-2035
Portable Accelerometer Calibrator

AT-2035 is designed as a premium portable vibration calibrator capable of creating PDF certifications for most common sensor types.

AT-2035 is the ideal calibrator for operators needing quick and reliable accelerometer calibration, as well as system checkout.

AT-2035 offers a mix of features taken from our standard portable calibration shaker AT-2030 and our executive class shaker AT-2040.

AT-2040 Portable Vibration Calibrator and Transducer Test Set

AT-2040 is our executive-class portable vibration calibrator. It measures sensitivity readings for voltage, IEPE, charge accelerometers, and 4-20mA transmitters without external equipment or add-on accessories.

Introducing the AT-2040 Portable Vibration Calibrator and Transducer Test Set, the industry’s highest quality next-generation portable vibration calibrator. We used customer input and technological breakthroughs to develop an industry-leading design with superior accuracy.

The AT-2040 features full-automatic test mode, sensor simulation, a built-in sensor signal conditioner, and custom sensors that can be configured to fit every need.

AT-2050
Accelerometer Test Set 

Our newest product in the Portable Vibration Calibrator lineup, the AT-2050 Accelerometer Test System is designed to provide precision calibration of velocity pickups, transmitters, IEPE accelerometers, piezoelectric accelerometers, both single-ended charge accelerometers and differential output charge accelerometers, piezo resistive (PR) accelerometers, and variable capacitance (VC) accelerometers. AT-2050 is the only calibrator capable of measuring these signals directly without external equipment or external charge signal converter.

AT-2050 is a fully self contained, loop controlled, system with a vibration exciter and amplifier.

Hansford Industrial Accelerometers, Transmitters And Ancillary Equipment

Products

• AC Vibration Sensors
• AC Velocity Sensors
• 4-20mA Transmitters
• Enclosure and Junction Box
• Vibration Modular Systems and Switches
• Cable Assemblies and Connectors
• Studs, Magnets and Installation Products

ARS Field Services

In-situ Fan Balacning

• ID Fan
• FD Fan
• Blower
• Cooling Tower

Floor Measurement

• Production Floor
• Office Floor
• Dormitory
• Clean Room

Vibration Diagnostics and Analysis

• Vibration survey
• Vibration diagnostic and analysis