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Motor Bearing Cage Failure
A noisy motor was analyzed using Acoem Falcon and Connection Technology Center accelerometer. The analysis revealed a c…
Bearing Cage Failure
Cage failures, though uncommon, can be detected audibly in metal cages. However, in noisy environments like compressor …
Conveyor Bearing Pulley - Outer Race
conveyor bearing pulley BPFO with 33G's peakvue. Regrease, maintain the bearing lubricated as well can help keep th…
Electrical Fault Spectrum Examination - Rotor Bar Problem / Loose Rotor Bars
High temperature was diagnosed in a 4-pole, 1480 RPM motor, but no vibration warning was observed. A high ‘G’ value was…
Bearing Outer Race Defect Case Study
Smart sensor solution identified a bearing defect in March and tracked its progression until the customer could replace…
Blower Motor Bearing Defect Identification
A possible NDE-bearing defect was identified on a motor/blower assembly during a site visit. The bearings were replaced…
Bearing Cage Defect Case
A bearing cage defect, likely caused by installation damage, was identified one year after replacement.
Motor Gearbox Pinion Gear Damage
Pinion gear failure frequencies and damage in a 250 kW vfd motor reducer.
Bearing Failure Detection at two Motors
Recent measurements detected bearing failures in two motors, allowing for planned maintenance before malfunctions becom…
Cylindrical Roller Bearing Damage Detection
Damage detection in cylindrical roller bearings focuses on the second multiple of the rolling element frequency.
High Noise Observation at Fan Bearing
High noise from fan bearings observed during data collection, vibration levels acceptable but non-synchronous frequenci…
SAG Mill Corona Problem
A SAG mill vibration analysis revealed a circular waveform indicating a problem with the crown, despite normal vibratio…
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