Vibrationreferenceguide PDF
Vibrationreferenceguide PDF
Vibrationreferenceguide PDF
2 discrete peaks
Sidebands equally from 2 machines
spaced apart running close by
Low range
Mid-range Bearing
Fault
grows
Accelerometer Acceleration
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Vibration Reference Guide
Simplified Diagnostic Chart
Vibration Exciting Dominant 1X Imbalance
Source Freq. Axes Comments
Imbalance, Supported 1X R&T Most common
Imbalance, Overhung 1X A, R, T Axial deflection
Bent or bowed shaft 1X A, R, T Mimic imbalance
1X 2X
Parallel misalignment 2X R&T Both sides of coupling Misalignment
Angular misalignment 1X A Both sides of coupling
Combination 1X, 2X A, R, T Most common
Coupling Wear 3X any, all Both sides of coupling
Roller Bearing
Rolling Bearing Non R, T, A With harmonics, 1X 3X 3.1X
Integer sidebands, noise floor 6.2X
Axial
(Axial)
Motor Bars
Parallel Misalignment Vertical
(Radial)
Data Validity
Bad Data comes from:
- Improper test conditions
- Wrong machine tested
- Sensor amplifier problem
- Incorrect orientation
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