What is vibration analysis?

Reading a machine's vibration signature to spot faults months out.

Vibration analysis measures how a machine oscillates and breaks the signal into frequency components. Each fault — imbalance, misalignment, bearing wear, looseness — leaves a distinct signature, often detectable months before failure.

Sensors on bearing housings stream spectra continuously; ISO 10816 zones give pass/warn/alarm limits, and analysts (or AI diagnostics) read the spectrum for the specific fault developing.

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