Advanced Vibration Analysis

Learn About Vibration
Volume 2: Advanced Vibration Analysis
Revised as of Feb 2017
As a licensed BC distributor for DLI Engineering Inc. for several years in the past VIBES Corp is pleased to share
some of the knowledge that was part of our upgrading courses.
VIBES Corp uses DLI Engineering vibration data collectors and software to solve vibration problems in our
everyday service work.
This article contains sections of the Training Manual titled:
VIBRATION and the SPECTRUM and also a
VIBRATION Reference Guide
The following information is meant for sharing knowledge in the science and technology to help the reader
understand advanced vibration analysis technology and the reports submitted by any vibration specialists.
Presented by: Garrett Sandwell, MET, CVA (ASNT 3)
CEO
February 2017
© 2012 VIBES Corp Page 1

Introduction to VIBES Corp Est. 1967
Why work with us?
VIBES Corp's reputation was built and established on thousands of promises fulfilled over 50 years in business across Canada.
Superior quality service, sales and training courses provided on the intelligent specialist level has been the standard and always will be
since our vibration and balancing business was formed in Calgary, AB, in 1982. (Formerly Industrial Balancing Ltd. Est. 1967) In the final
real-time analysis VIBES Corp will deliver more value and peace of mind.
What do we do?
Factory trained and specialists on HVAC, fans, blowers, cooling towers, compressors, pumps, motors, industrial rotors. FlaktWoods
Varofoils and Aerofoils, Sheldons Axico, Aerovent, Novenco, New York Blower, Chicago Blower, Canadian/Buffalo Blower, CML
Northern Blower, Joy Axivane, Twin City, Alphair, Allied Blower, Markhot Varivane, Loren Cook, BAC, Evapco, Marley, Hudson,
Hoffman, Spencer, Baldor, Reliance, Trane, Carrier, Myson, Frick, Eng.Air, Haakon, WEG, Leeson, GEC, GE, Emerson,
Westinghouse, Toshiba, Siemens, Delhi, Penn, Acme, Armstrong, Westcan Pumps, Bell & Gossett, Misc. Pumps and most other types
of rotating machinery.
What do we sell, supply, install & service?

 WEG motors
 COOLBLUE - Inductive Absorbers & Chokes = VFD Large motor shaft current bearing damage protection.
 AEGIS-SGR = VFD Small motor shaft current bearing damage protection.
 METALON synthetic grease
 CTM - Cooling Tower Maintenance Parts & Services for all makes & types.
 Vibration isolation & control, measurement, recording, alarm & shutdown. We represent: BALMAC, LO-REZ, MEGGITT, MURPHY,
SPECTRUM-INSTRUMENTS, WILCOXON, Misc.
 Factory replacement fans, blowers, pumps & motors, customized rotors - new or re-manufacture
 SPANCO Gantry Cranes, KITO Chain Hoists and Trolleys
 FLUXDRIVE Magnetic Adjustable speed drives (ASD) and Soft Start Couplings & Sheaves
 Drive systems and parts: bearings, sheaves, couplings, belts, misc.
 Please visit www.vibescorp.ca to view more information and purchase products.
The machinery under our professional health care programs = VIBES-GUARD PdM PROGRAMS™ are treated as if our own. We use
proven technologies and methodologies along with our multi-technical and electro-mechanical (VIV, ASD, VPM, CPM, VFD, EIBD, etc.)
training, skills, and experiences for total overall analysis and evaluations. When the total analyzed facts about a machine, motor or
engine are known we formulate a true condition report and recommend the best possible solutions. We work with clients to organize
necessary actions in order of urgency or budgets.
Where do we work?
Our service area is mainly BC mainland and the Vancouver Island. As requested we can service other areas in Western Canada.
Who have we worked with?

VIBES Corp service capabilities have been used and accepted by high-ranking officials in:
 other service companies  cold storage  transportation and  aircraft
 manufacturing and processing  power plants and dams construction  lumber
 engineering firms  sewage and water treatment plants  commercial towers  pulp and paper
 universities  government infrastructure facilities  agricultural  research and development
 colleges  oil and gas  mining  machining / fabrication
 hospitals  biogas energy systems  ski hills  test equipment and military from
 marine Ontario to British Columbia & Alaska
We take due diligence to the highest level on all projects regardless of size or budget.

Do we offer training?
VIBES Corp represents and offers training courses in technologies and quality products that we use, are industry-trusted and
relate to improved machinery, engine, electric motors health and performance, energy savings and preventative maintenance.
Examples: Vibration Monitoring & Trending
 Laser Shaft Alignment
 Fan & Motor Maintenance Training
 Update International (Vibration Analyst Certification) Courses
 Bearing Maintenance & Precision Installation
 VIBES-GUARD PdM PROGRAM™
 Dynamic Balancing Agricultural Machinery ON-SITE
Learn more
You can download all catalogues and educational articles from our home page at www.vibescorp.ca. Here are four recent
articles:
 Learn About Vibration, Volume 1 & 2: Basics & Advanced Vibration Analysis
 Electrically Induced Bearing Damage ("EIBD") / Shaft Currents
 Failure Prevention of Variable Pitch in Motion Axial Fans
The photos below show typical projects that we have resolved. Fig 1. The failure was due to moisture contamination. Fig 2 The
stainless steel guard solved the original problem with no issues for the last 9 years.
Fig 3 A new fan was installed due to a complete failure of the original. Fig. 4 Shows a 200HP motor and fan repair/replacement.


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Learn About Vibration

Volume 2: Advanced Vibration Analysis

Revised as of Feb 2017

This article contains sections of the Training Manual titled:

VIBRATION and the SPECTRUM and also a

VIBRATION Reference Guide

Presented by: Garrett Sandwell, MET, CVA (ASNT 3)

© 2012 VIBES Corp Page 1

What do we sell, supply, install & service?

Who have we worked with?

© 2012 VIBES Corp Page 2

© 2012 VIBES Corp Page 3

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