Balmac 200 Manual page 2

Page 2
The "B" Book Guide
To Vibration Measurements
Why Use Vibration Measurements?
Vibration measurement is an effective method for
looking at the condition, or "health", of rotating
machinery in commercial and industrial applications.
Periodically checking machine conditions (known as
"trending") is easy to do with vibration meters.
Vibration meters help operators spot deteriorating
machine conditions before they become critical. By
identifying and quantifying a vibration problem,
corrective action can be taken before the problem
becomes significant and expensive.
Trending with vibration meters allows maintenance
technicians to plan repairs during normal work hours
rather than scheduling costly overtime or even shutting
down production or an entire HVAC system.
Fig 1 - Balmac Digital Vibration
Meter with 100 mV/g Accelerometer
"B" Book Guide To Vibration Measurement
Practical Uses for Vibration Measurements
Pinpoint Vibration Problems
Identify Mechanical Looseness
Detect Bearing Wear
Spot Bent Shafts
Condition Monitoring
Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
Troubleshoot Machinery
Quality Control
Fig 2 - Balmac hand-held pocket size
vibration meter
Applications for Vibration Measurements
Bearings
Blowers
Centrifuges
Compressors
Conveyors
Cooling Towers
Fans
Grinders
HVAC Systems
Mixers
Motors
Pumps
Spindles