Vibration Analysis
All rotating machinery vibrates. It is a well-established fact that machine condition is relative to its vibration levels. Each mechanical defect generates vibration in its own unique way.
This makes it possible to positively identify a mechanical problem by measuring and noting its vibration characteristics. The information is trended over a period of time and compared with pre-set alarm levels.
This is the basis of a good Predictive Maintenance System of condition monitoring, making it possible to detect an impending mechanical problem, analyse its cause and take appropriate action before failure actually occurs.
Whilst some machinery will always fail suddenly and catastrophically, most will trend towards failure over a period of time.
If vibration monitoring surveys are carried out at appropriate frequencies, these can be detected before failure occurs, thus giving time for remedial action to be organised, minimising unplanned plant downtime and maximising efficiency.
Our Service
When initiating a new predictive maintenance program we work with our clients to determine an appropriate list of site critical assets. Once the scope has been established we will then gather relevant asset details to enable us to build the monitoring database and route.
Our surveying engineer will then attend site to an agreed schedule taking repeat measurements and trending the information over time.
Prior to leaving site our engineer will debrief site teams with any immediate findings and remedial actions required. We then follow up with our full written report and recommendations within three days of completing the survey.
In addition to vibration related faults our engineers will also report on any peripheral defects noted during the survey.
Full site specific method statements and risk assessments are provided prior to attending site and once initial inductions are completed our engineers are self-sufficient when on site so will not drain valuable site resources.
Survey costs are determined by the number of assets in each survey and the time required to complete the survey. Contact us to discuss how we can help you to improve the reliability of your assets and reduce your maintenance costs.