Vibration Alert - Rotating Mechanical Looseness
A Vibration Alert for Rotating Mechanical Looseness is crucial for identifying early signs of loosened components that can lead to imbalance, excessive wear, and mechanical failure. Detecting this issue promptly prevents equipment damage, reduces unsafe operating conditions, and minimizes costly downtime. Regular monitoring ensures reliable machine performance and extends equipment lifespan.
Connected Data Lab
06/30/2025
Vibration Alert - Rotating Mechanical Looseness
A Vibration Alert for Rotating Mechanical Looseness is crucial for identifying early signs of loosened components that can lead to imbalance, excessive wear, and mechanical failure. Detecting this issue promptly prevents equipment damage, reduces unsafe operating conditions, and minimizes costly downtime. Regular monitoring ensures reliable machine performance and extends equipment lifespan.
Section #1 - Visual Inspection
Section #2 - Manual Checks
Firmly push and pull shaft using large pry bar or bottle jack in radial and axial direction to look for obvious signs of movement
Using a dial indicator placed on the motor shaft turn the motor by hand to check shaft runout
Repeat dial indicator test on hammer mill shaft
Section #3 - Bearing Replacement
If the looseness symptoms are confirmed then replacement of the worn/loose bearings are recommended at the discretion of site personnel
Source: Connected Data Lab (Community Member)