A common misconception is that vibration analysis will always tell you when there’s an alignment problem with a motor installation. Although vibration analysis is essential to a good motor maintenance ...

Shaft misalignments as small 0.06 mm can cause failures of seals, couplings, and bearings as well as increase motor vibration and heat. Traditional alignment methods, like straightedges/feeler gauges, ...

The vibration signature of a motor can tell you a lot about what’s going on. Entry level vibration testers can tell you the magnitude. If you have the training, you can use more sophisticated testers ...