Early fault detection with

vibration analysis

Vibration
Conditions
start to
change
MACHINE CONDITION

Maintenance
cost curve

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 The early detection capabilities of vibration analysis
form the cornerstone of predictive maintenance

Vibration
Conditions
start to
change
MACHINE CONDITION

Predictive

Maintenance
cost curve

TIME
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 In contrast, reactive maintenance involves addressing
issues only after they've caused disruptions, often leading
to costly repairs, downtime, and loss of productivity.

Vibration
Conditions
start to

Noise
change
MACHINE CONDITION

Predictive Reactive

Maintenance
cost curve

TIME
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 By leveraging vibration analysis as part of a predictive
maintenance strategy, organizations can shift to a
proactive, predictive mindset

Vibration
Conditions
start to

Noise
change

Temperature
Maintenance
cost curve
MACHINE CONDITION

Predictive Reactive

TIME
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 While noise, temperature, and smoke certainly have
their roles to play in maintenance, vibration analysis
emerges as the gold standard for early fault detection

Vibration
Conditions
start to

Noise
change Maintenance

Temperature
cost curve

Smoke
MACHINE CONDITION

Predictive Reactive

TIME
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