Reliability, Utilization, Performance
Learn how to get this information and more out of your vibration sensor.
Monitor Machine State and Workload
Machine state -- Running vs. Stopped: When is the machine routinely running, and for how long does it remain stopped? This information can help you improve machine scheduling by better understanding the demands placed upon it.
Machine workload -- Low, Medium, High: A single vibration sensor can reveal the machine’s workload, which can help you determine where new equipment might be needed now — or will be needed in the future — based on current usage trends.
A single vibration sensor can reveal data about your process, including machine state and workload, motor misalignment, cavitation problems, or bearing condition.
A vibration sensor can reveal if a motor is misaligned to a pump or there are other alignment problems.
Identify Stresses on Your Assets
Misalignment of motor to pump or pump input or output pipes: By revealing misalignment of the motor and other components, you can understand the stresses put on the assets, allowing you to properly align the equipment before the issue leads to premature equipment degradation or unexpected failure and downtime. To learn more about asset stresses, predictive maintenance, and preventing asset failure, read the white paper: Motors, Fans & Pumps: 4 Common Causes of Rotating Asset Failure and How to Prevent Them
Get Notified of Pump Cavitation or Improper Bearing Lubrication
Pump cavitation: Vibration patterns caused by the formation and bursting of air cavities gradually degrades pump components. As with misalignment problems, sensing of this concern allows facilities to service the components to stop the problem before it leads to unplanned downtime and productivity loss.
Improper bearing lubrication: Under, over, or fouled lubrication leads to bearing degradation that jeopardizes the asset and attached assets. A single vibration sensor, used with condition monitoring software can detect inaudible vibrations, identify them as lubrication problems, and warn facility managers via Banner Cloud Data Services.
Each type of problem causes a unique vibration signature that can identify the problem.
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