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Mechanical Looseness on a Roller with Pillow Block Housings
Mechanical looseness was detected on a roller with pillow block housings. The use of shims caused ovality in the housin…
Electric Current Passage and Bearing Fault
A fault caused by electric current passage was identified and treated, allowing the asset to be monitored until the end…
Gearbox Tooth Failures Because of Overload
A gearbox experienced repeated tooth failures on the last stage pinion, causing production losses. Vibration analysis r…
Belt Conveyor Bearing Outer Race Fault
Speed levels in return bearings of a belt conveyor were monitored, focusing on external raceway failure frequency. A 30…
Conveyor Bearing Inner Race Fracture
Data shared of inner race fracture on 51 RPM conveyor bearing.
Pump Bearing Outer Race Fault Case Study
FTF frequency in bearings is a concern, despite good cage condition.
External Gear Pump Eccentricity and Backlash
New external gear pump exhibits high vibration levels, particularly in the horizontal direction, due to gear meshing fr…
Rotating Looseness Pattern with 1X Harmonics
Rotating Looseness Pattern (1X with Harmonics in spectrum and 1X Periodic Shock in Time Waveform)
Ambiguous Diagnosis Between Loosed Belts and Bearing Internal Looseness
Ambiguous Diagnosis Between Loosed Belts and Bearing Internal Looseness
Impulsive Frequencies of Bearing Defects
Bearing defects generate impulsive frequencies independent of shaft rotation. This requires a good filter to amplify th…
Power Plant Bearing Outer Ring Fault
A bearing outer ring fault was detected in critical equipment at the Bandırma power plant. Periodic lubrication was per…
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