Motor Vibration Analysis: Keeping it Simple

There's typically no way around it. At some time during a motor's life, it is likely to experience high vibration levels. What's behind this maintenance phenomenon? The cause may be an electromagnetic or mechanical imbalance, loose components, rubbing parts, bearing failure, or resonance. When a problem occurs, it is critical to quickly identify the source of the trouble and take corrective action.

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Harishkumar (not verified)
on Oct 18, 2012

any body can suggest me what is minimum limit of electrical motor axial & vertical & horizontal and Bearings vibration.

Anonymous (not verified)
on Jan 18, 2013

4mm\s

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