The Fast Fourier Transform, or FFT, is a tool often used in vibration analysis. The FFT uses the vibration data you’re already collecting and reconfigures it to provide valuable new insights into your machine health. When used…
Electric motors serve as a critical component for any facility. However, electric motors can be prone to any number of issues that lead to motor faults and failures. Failures disrupt business operations, decrease productivity, and adversely impact…
Establishing a vibration analysis program is a marathon, not a sprint. So, before you jump to buying a handheld vibration analyzer, it’s important to first step back and consider your overall vibration program goals and the kind…
With today’s innovative handheld vibration analyzers, your team can perform route-based condition monitoring even without a vibration expert on staff. Less experienced technicians can collect accurate vibration measurements, then the data can be reviewed remotely and analyzed…
What is Vibration Measurement? Vibration measurement is a key tool in today’s fast-advancing Industrial Internet of Things-driven maintenance and reliability world. To ensure you select the best tool for your organization, it’s important to know if a…
All machines eventually fail. It is not a question of if, but when. However, seasoned maintenance teams know that vibration patterns can help tip them off when a machine requires repairs. The goal of measuring and analyzing…
When your assets are operating normally, some level of vibration is expected. However, increases in vibration can be one of the first signs of trouble. Changes in vibration patterns are often an early indicator that something isn’t…
Streamlining production is vital to the overall success of industrial manufacturing plants. Many machines involved in production are geared to work 24/7 without interruption in theory. In reality, unexpected downtime happens, and operations teams work hard to…
With decades of experience educating customers on the finer points of vibration testing, Prüftechnik has developed an authoritative list of best practices for condition monitoring and vibration analysis. The following is summary to get you started on…
Vibration monitoring is the practice of monitoring the vibration level of machines and serves as one of the most effective ways to detect and prevent equipment failure or downtime. Monitoring and analyzing vibration data is ideal for…