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Resonance 
Jason Tranter, BE (Hons), CMRP, VA-IV

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BEWARE
of RESONANCE
The maintenance team probably won’t be asked
to go out and correct the resonance problem. You
will experience a bearing failure. You will experience
high vibration from unbalance. You may experience
broken welds or bolts. And you may even experience
product quality problems. The list is endless. But
what is the root cause? Resonance.
What Is Resonance?
The simplest way to describe resonance is the amplification of vibration. The
vibration being amplified could originate from a number of sources;
unbalance, misalignment, pump vane vibration – almost any source of
vibration can cause resonance. And that vibration does not have to be
a problem in itself. For example, resonance can cause slight unbalance
to appear as if the rotor is seriously out of balance.
Every mechanical structure resonates at multiple frequencies if excited at
its natural frequencies. Let’s take an example; a tuning fork. If we strike the
tuning fork it will vibrate at a specific frequency.
A tuning fork designed for the musical note “A” will vibrate at 440 Hz.
If you had a machine that only vibrated at 50 Hz and you touched
the tuning fork to the machine, the tuning fork would vibrate at ap-
VIBRATION MATTERS - JULY 2018
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Don’t just treat the symptoms of
resonance, treat the cause.
proximately the same amplitude as the machine. But if you had
a machine that vibrated at 440 Hz, the tuning fork would vibrate
at much higher amplitude; perhaps 20 times the amplitude of the
machine.
440 Hz is the natural frequency of the tuning fork. When the tuning
fork is attached to the machine its natural frequency is being excited
which makes it resonate.
All rotating machinery, and their support structure, has these natural
frequencies. In an ideal world the natural frequencies of the machine
and its support structure would not be the same as the frequencies
generated by the machine.
But that is not the case. You may think that it is unlikely that the
machine vibration would coincide exactly with these natural fre-
quencies. Unfortunately, they do not need to match exactly; they just
need to be within approximately 20 percent.
If our machine was vibrating at 420 Hz, and we touched the tuning
fork to the machine it would amplify the vibration of the machine
– not as much as if the machine was vibrating at 440 Hz but the
vibration will still be amplified.
Therefore, it is very common for a machine to generate vibration
that excites a natural frequency. It results in higher levels of vibration
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which then potentially leads to the bearing failure, or the product
quality problem, or the failure of a weld or fastener, or the mistaken
belief that a rotor is seriously out of balance.
As mentioned, the vibration is being amplified – if the source of
vibration is low in amplitude, the resultant amplified vibration will not
be as high as if the source vibration was itself higher. The closer the
frequency of the source vibration is to the actual natural frequency
the amplification will again be higher. These two facts are the keys to
dealing with resonance.
Why do we have resonance problems? We have them because
the vendors of your pumps and fans and other equipment, and
the engineers, who design the supporting structure, are not taking
resonance into account. They simply design a structure with sufficient
strength and it is commonly just a matter of luck whether resonance
occurs.
It should be said that it is not normally the motor or the pump
that is resonating; it is the base that the motor or pump is
mounted on that is resonating. The same is true for fans,
compressors and other equipment. (Yes, it is true that some
machines do resonate, and rotors in turbines resonate – but
that is not our focus in this article. The most common reason
for equipment failure is resonance of the supporting structure.)
How Do You Know if You Have a
Problem with Resonance?
There are basically two ways to go about answering this question.
First, if you are experiencing a high level of equipment failure but you
feel that your installation and maintenance practices are adequate,
you might look for resonance as a root cause. This is especially
true if you are experiencing failures of fasteners, a high level of
rolling element bearing failures, difficulty balancing a rotor, or high
amplitudes in a vibration spectrum that cannot be easily explained.
Second, there are a number of ways to perform tests on the equipment
in order to detect the presence of resonance. This can range from
the simple examination of the vibration spectrum through to quite
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detailed vibration testing. We will briefly summarise these tests – but
please understand that there is a great deal more than can be said about
each of these techniques; that is what vibration analysis training is for!
Examining Vibration Spectra
The simplest way to check for resonance is to look at the vibration
spectra you have already collected. A peak in a spectrum would
normally be quite narrow – if the peak is broad at the base it suggests
that it may be amplified by a natural frequency.
The best way to check this hypothesis is to switch the amplitude
scale to logarithmic. There you will see a hump in the noise floor. The
hump relates to the 20 percent region of amplification mentioned
earlier. The centre of the hump coincides with the natural frequency.
Simple Bump Tests
Have you ever felt like beating one of your machines with a piece of
timber? Here is your chance.
If you strike the tuning fork it vibrates at its natural frequency; 440
Hz in the example above. The same is true for your machine and its
supporting structure. If we strike the machine – taking due care not to
damage the machine or injure yourself of course – we can excite its
natural frequencies.
This can be done if the machine is running, but it is best to do it when
the machine is not running. You would use your vibration analyser set
to peak hold mode while capturing at least 50 averages. The spectrum
will have peaks that coincide with the machine’s natural frequencies.
Some vibration analysers have more sophisticated techniques for
performing this test.
Impact Tests
The impact testing technique is more sophisticated than the simple
bump test. In this case the machine is not running. We use a special
hammer with a sensor attached that is connected to one channel
of your two-channel analyser. A second sensor is attached to the
machine.
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The analyser is set up to collect a frequency response function and when
the hammer strikes the machine or structure the analyser is able to
compare the input signal from the hammer with the response signal
from the machine.
This test provides much better information than the simple bump test
but it requires a little more time and experience.
Run Up or Coast Down Test
In the previous two testing techniques we have excited the natural
frequencies via an impact. Another way to excite the natural frequen-
cies is from the machine’s vibration. As the machine runs up to speed
the vibration from the turning of the shaft will sweep through the
frequencies of interest (hopefully) and thus excite the natural frequen-
cies. This is called a run up test.
Conversely, when the machine loses power and runs down to rest
again the vibration from the machine will excites the natural frequen-
cies. This can be called a run down test or a coast down test.
The test can be performed in a number of ways, but most commonly
a once per revolution tachometer signal is fed into the analyser and
the analyser monitors the vibration at the running speed. By observing
how the vibration changes in amplitude, and how the phase changes,
we can determine where the natural frequencies are located.
ODS Testing
ODS stands for Operating Deflection Shape. The ODS test enables
us to visualize the vibration. We perform the ODS test while the machine
is operating.
If we take vibration and phase readings at the frequency (or frequen-
cies) that we believe are exciting natural frequencies, at locations all
over the machine and structure, we can then compare the amplitude
readings and phase readings to build a picture of exactly how the
machine and structure vibrates. Does it bounce up and down? Does it
sway from side to side? Does it twist or does it rock?
If we have this information we are in a strong position to make mod-
ifications to solve the problem. The normal output of the ODS test
is an animation of the machine and structure – but you need special
software.
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Modal Analysis
A modal analysis test is a more sophisticated combination of the
impact test and the ODS test. The machine is not operating during
the modal test.
Instead of just impacting the structure in one location and
measuring the response in one location, we either impact the
structure in one location and repeat the test as we move the sensor
to multiple locations around the machine or structure – or we do the
opposite; we measure the response in one location and we impact
the structure in multiple locations.
As you can imagine there are lots of details we could go into, but
the most important information that we achieve by performing
multiple impact tests is that we build a picture of how the entire
structure vibrates, and we know exactly where the natural fre-
quencies are located – unlike with the ODS test. We can therefore
animate how the structure vibrates at each of its natural frequencies
which provide us with the essential information necessary to solve
the problem.
How Do We Correct for Resonance
If the source vibration that is exciting the natural frequency is
low in amplitude, the resultant amplified vibration will be lower in
amplitude and it will do less damage. That is one way to solve a
resonance problem. But in most cases we take a different path.
The natural frequencies of a structure are related to its design and
are greatly affected by the mass and stiffness of the structure. If
we made the tines of a tuning fork stiffer, the note made by the
tuning fork would increase in frequency. And the same is true for
the structure supporting our machine; which is normally what is
resonating.
If we know that we have a resonance problem we can consider
either adding mass to reduce the natural frequency or increasing
stiffness to increase the natural frequency. The aim is to change
the natural frequency so that is no longer excited by the machine.
This is a very sophisticated process and there are a number of
issues that must be considered. In essence this is what we are
trying to do – modify the structure so that the vibration generated
by the machine is no longer amplified and therefore harming the
machine or the structure or the product being manufactured – or
generating noise that affects workers or homes located near the
plant.
If you would like to know more we do have pre-recorded webinars
on our Website, and resonance and natural frequencies are covered
in the Category II, III and IV training courses in varying levels of
detail.
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How do you decide
how often measurements
should be taken?
Regardless of the condition monitoring technology, you must decide how often measurements will be taken. At one extreme,
it could be a permanent monitoring system that takes measurements every split second of every day. At the other extreme, it
may be infrared analysis that is performed once a year. But how do you make that decision?

The most common answer we receive is that it is based on the criticality of the equipment. More frequent measurements
are taken on the more critical equipment. The next most common answer is that it is based on reliability. If you have been
monitoring a machine with vibration analysis every 30 days and have not detected a fault for a year you may decide to test it
every 60 days, or 90 days. Now, it is true that you have to decide how best to use your precious time. But the one factor often
forgotten is the “PF interval”.

The PF interval, also known as the “lead time to failure”, is the time between when you can detect the fault condition and when
the equipment will have “functionally failed” – i.e. it can no longer be used. If we use the right technologies with the correct
settings and we take frequent measurements, then we will get the earliest warning, and therefore we have the greatest lead
time to act. However, if the PF interval is short, then it is possible that if you have extended the measurement period to 90
days, the equipment may develop a fault and fail before you take the next measurement.

There is a lot more that could be said on this topic but suffice to say that it is essential that you understand the PF interval
and continue to monitor equipment so that you take at least two measurements between the time the fault is detectable and
when the asset will have functionally failed.

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Paving the path

to a digital
FUTURE
Further digitalisation of established technologies
such as condition monitoring and smart sensors
could have a revolutionary effect on manufatur-
ing, says Bernie van Leeuwen, Director Product
Management Digitalisation at SKF

by: SKF Group

Digitalisation is most apparent in the consumer market, where
music downloads, online shopping and on-demand TV are
hailed as marvels of the digital age. However, digitalisation is
also having a huge effect on manufacturing – and SKF is at the
forefront of using it to improve our business in the service of our
customers.
The ability to collect and manipulate vast amounts of digital infor-
mation will catapult manufacturing into the future. By embracing
digitalisation, SKF is enhancing its core offering – bearings
technology, and related services – so that our customers can
further boost the performance of their rotating equipment.
Furthermore, by focusing on industrial digitalisation, SKF aims
to drive the further optimization of cost and efficiency of the full
value chain, including World Class Manufacturing and Supply
Chain integration.
Growing expertise
Digitalisation will affect all parts of the value chain, from design
and manufacturing through to purchasing and maintenance.
SKF has been monitoring equipment remotely for around fifteen
years now, we now have around 1 million bearings connected
to the Cloud. Data from them is gathered and interpreted daily,
often with assistance from our experts. The ability to handle this
data leads to enhanced analytics – allowing SKF to earlier detect
potential failures in rotating equipment that affect overall equipment
reliability and to get a better understanding of critical product and
system design requirements.
We have already developed platforms to help customers gather
and interpret data. For instance, our Enlight platform helps
operators visualise data from a variety of sources, using a device
such as a smartphone or tablet. This is a smart way of putting ‘Big
Data’ into an operator’s pocket.
The ‘connectivity’ of the data runs in all directions, and can be used
in many ways. At its simplest, it connects a sensor to a remote
diagnostics centre. However, the data – on the health of a bearing,
for instance – can be fed right back to the design stage, and used
to help redesign a better product.

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Increased digitalisation has also begun to allow more customised
manufacturing. Because it can cut machine re-setting times close
to zero, there are fewer restrictions to making customised products.
Recently, the owner of an aluminium mill required bearings that would
allow increased output – through a higher rolling speed – as well as
lower maintenance costs and the elimination of unplanned downtime.
SKF was able to produce four-row cylindrical roller bearings –
complete with optimised surface properties and customised coatings
– to boost service life and robustness, as well as designing out
product cost.
Paid for performance
A major shift in the future – aided by digitalisation – will be the way in
which we serve our customers. While the usual ‘transactional’ model
of providing hardware will remain important, it will start to be replaced
by more performance-based contracts.
Here, SKF will be responsible for ensuring that the customer’s
operations remain efficient. Supplying hardware like bearings will then
support the services – from predictive maintenance to lubrication
expertise – that deliver this extra efficiency.
Join the journey
of digitalisation
with SKF
SKF is leading the change to utilise the
industrial internet of things by connecting
big data and predictive maintenance with
machines monitored by SKF technology ...
skf.com.au
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Recently, SKF agreed a five-year ‘Rotation For Life’ contract
with Zinkgruvan Mining of Sweden. SKF will carry out remote
monitoring of four mills at a Zinkgruvan enrichment plant. The
company will then pay SKF a fee – based on whether it meets
its productivity targets.
This arrangement relies on digitalisation technologies working
in synchronisation. In one element of the contract, monitoring
data from a conveyor belt is gathered automatically – with
no human intervention – and an SKF specialist analyses the
deviations if necessary, while a distributed lubrication system
keeps the line running at optimum efficiency.
The ability to correlate a wider variety of data can further
improve performance. For instance, the condition monitoring
data that SKF routinely collects can now be combined
with ‘process’ data such as machine speed and control
parameters, through a collaboration with Honeywell.
Combining these data streams has helped one of our joint
customers – a major copper producer – to make more
informed decisions on maintenance and asset performance.
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The customer says that part failure would once have led
to shutdown – but this can now be avoided thanks to the
advance warning provided by the combination of process
and monitoring data.

Having access to this wider array of data could enhance

maintenance, and help customers to make more informed
choices. For example, analysing both monitoring and
process data might reveal that slowing a machine down by
3% would extend the maintenance period by four weeks.
The customer can then balance a slight reduction in output
with a longer production period – and make the best
possible decision.

Self-replacement

Automatic detection of a failing bearing is a massive step

forward in efficiency. However, the process of ordering the
replacement – including sending the purchase order through
to manufacturing, estimating the lead time, and delivering
the part – still involves major human intervention.

SKF is already gearing up for a future in which the faulty part

effectively puts in an order for its own replacement. Because
a smart sensor can already diagnose itself, it’s not hard to
imagine that it might send an automated message all the
way back through the supply chain.

It goes further than this: increased digitalisation streamlines

the manufacturing process. It has already helped to shrink
machine re-setting times. In this way, a specific replacement
part can be scheduled for addition to the production line
with minimal disruption – and fast turnaround.

Combining these two factors – accurate prediction of a

failing part, with ‘manufacturing to order’ – ensures that
some ‘projected demand’ for parts is replaced by ‘actual
demand’. This extends the ‘just in time’ manufacturing
concept down as far as the individual component – and
could one day bring stock levels close to zero. It’s hard to
imagine a world without stock, but this vision is within sight.

This type of system is yet to be developed. However, SKF

is running pilots in specific areas of the supply chain. In
the future, the plan is to join these pilot projects together,
allowing full, end-to-end digitalisation.

The enormous power of existing digital technologies – such

as smartphones – makes it easy to think that we have
reached a pinnacle of performance. However, we are only at
the start of digitalisation within manufacturing. Every aspect
of the manufacturing value chain can be enhanced by digi-
talisation. Some have already emerged, while others are still
on the horizon.

Can we really move from self-diagnosis of a bearing to

self-ordering? Yes, we can: the hard part is predicting when
it will happen.

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 FEATURED VIDEO

Understanding Resonance
This presentation focuses on resonance, which is the excitation of a
natural frequency. Why is this important? Because resonance is often not
well understood and goes undetected. Resonance amplifies vibration and
can be very damaging to machines, and it is common for machines to
excite natural frequencies. Watch this 9MoK video to learn more, and how
by eliminating resonance you can extend the life of your equipment and
surrounding structures.

Related Video
Distinguishing Between Unbalance and
Resonance

It can be challenging to determine the difference between

unbalance, looseness and resonance when analyzing
vibration data. This presentation shows you the differences
and how to confirm your diagnosis of these potential faults.

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IMVAC Presentation
Paulo Cipriano, SKF Australia Pty
presents
“How Digitalization and
Machine Learning Can Advance
the Vibration Analysis”
IMVAC Australia highlights one of its engaging presentations, presented by Global CBM Services CoE Manager at SKF Australia Pty, Paulo
Cipriano, "How Digitalization and Machine Leraning Can Advance the Vibration Analysis". This presentation provides a new approach
in the field of vibration analysis that aims to improve efficiency and accuracy of data analysis to produce diagnostics and prognostics by
introducing digitalisation and machine learning technologies. The principal goal on the utilisation of digitalisation and machine learning
technologies associated with vibration data is to automate the identification of incipient failures and recommendation of maintenance
actions to improve the usage and extend the life of the asset by predicting its future condition.

In last past 20 years, several attempts have been made on trying to use alarms to automate the process of vibration analysis and diagnos-
tics with the objective of improving efficiency, cost and performance but none has been successful. So, till today most vibration analysis
data are manually reviewed. This manual evaluation of vibration data is inconsistent, time-consuming and an expensive task.

New technologies such as digitalisation and machine learning have the potential to automate the complex process of vibration analysis
entirely and at the same time use this data in correlation with others to predict the remaining life or reliability of assets in real-time and
consequently cause a significant impact on the asset management program.

The key takeaways from this presentation are:

• New approach to vibration data analysis
• Introduction to machine learning
• Potential benefits of digitalization and machine learning

To see this expert presentation and other keynote presentations, condition monitoring workshops, case studies and hands-on sessions,
attend IMVAC in Gold Coast, Australia, June 6-9, 2018. Visit the IMVAC website

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 ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

8/15/2018 Lahore, PK 3 Days 9/4/2018 Vadodara, IN 4 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-III VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-III VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

8/20/2018 Hefei, CN 5 Days 9/10/2018 Shanghai, CN 5 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

8/20/2018 Monterrey, MX 5 Days 9/10/2018 Johannesburg, ZA 5 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-III VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

8/20/2018 Toronto, On, CA 5 Days 9/10/2018 Shenyang, CN 5 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

8/20/2018 Wuxi, CN 4 Days 9/10/2018 Singapore, SG 4.5 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

8/20/2018 Yongin-si Gyonggido, KR 5 Days 9/10/2018 Edmonton, Ab, CA 5 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

8/21/2018 Houston, Tx, US 4 Days 9/11/2018 Chicago, Il, US 4 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

8/23/2018 Lahore, PK 4 Days 9/11/2018 Senlis, FR 4 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

8/27/2018 Hyderabad, IN 4 Days 9/11/2018 Toutes, FR 4 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

8/27/2018 Monterrey, MX 5 Days 9/16/2018 Cairo, EG 4 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-III VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

8/27/2018 Lahore, PK 5 Days 9/17/2018 Jakarta, ID 5 Days

 Asset Reliability Practitioner (ARP) CAT-I  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

8/28/2018 Melbourne, AU 2.5 Days 9/17/2018 Barcelona, ES 5 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

9/3/2018 Naerum, DK 4 Days 9/17/2018 Antwerp, BE 5 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

9/3/2018 Colchester Essex, UK 4 Days 9/17/2018 North Pattaya - Chonburi, TH 5 Days

VIBRATION MATTERS - JULY 2018 THE VIBRATION ANALYST’S NEWSLETTER 12

 VIBRATION HALL OF FAME

Chris Hill
CAT IV
Certificate: M-8309-01
Exp: 10 December 2019
Location: Brooklyn, NSW, AU

Steven Taylor
CAT IV
Certificate: M-8297-01
Exp: 10 December 2019
Location: Twizel, NZ

ISO Category IV Vibration

Analysts are an elite group
of specialists that carry the
highest regard in the field
of Condition Monitoring,
at Mobius Institute we
recognize them VIBRATION
SUPERHEROES.
Kevin Coons
CAT IV
Certificate: M-123138-01
Exp: 23 November 2020
Location: St. Johns, Arizona, US
Jorge Mauricio
CAT IV
Certificate: M-123030-01
Exp: 23 November 2020
Location: Aberdeen, UK

VIBRATION SUPERHEROES are qualified

to lead condition monitoring teams and Peter Popaleny
have a deep understanding of machine CAT IV
dynamics and failure modes. Their Certificate: M-123134-01
knowledge and qualifications allow them Exp: 23 November 2020
to design tests to solve difficult problems Location: Turen, SK
and identify underlying issues to prevent
re-occurrence. There are no rotating
machines problems too difficult to solve. Jaakko Rostedt
CAT IV
Mobius Institute would like congratulate Certificate: M-123135-01
all of our Vibration Superheroes and take Exp: 23 November 2020
the opportunity recognize several of you Location: Luvia, FI
in each issue of Vibration Matters.

You can become a VIBRATION Agus Supriadi

SUPERHERO TOO! To learn more about CAT IV
CAT-IV blended training click here. To Certificate: M-123025-01
see our 2018 - 2019 schedule of courses, Exp: 23 November 2020
click here. Location: Jakarta, ID

VIBRATION MATTERS - JULY 2018 THE VIBRATION ANALYST’S NEWSLETTER 13

 OUR TRAINING PARTNERS

VIBRATECH INC.
http://www.vibratech.ca/
Anne-Marie Samson, amsamson@vibratech.ca
Montreal, Quebec
(514) 259-6173

Sielecom SAS
Mobius Institute is http://sielecom.com/
Javier H. Ruiz, jruiz@sielecom.com
represented well all around Bucaramanga, Santande, Colombia
(+57) 3157918468
the world. We have over
90 Authorized Training
Uhre & Nybaek ApS
Centers (ATC) that offer http://www.uhrenybaek.dk/
Genuine Mobius Institute Claus Nybaek, claus@uhrenybaek.dk
Kongerslev, Denmark
Training in more than 50 (+45) 53736420
countries.
PRUFTECHNIK SARL
https://www.pruftechnik.com/fr.html
Mobius Institute Authorized Training Franck Fugon, franck.fugon@pruftechnik.fr
Organizations (ATO) provide high quality Petite-Forêt, France
training and certification. Centrally (+33) 6 71 70 61 20
managed through Mobius Institute and
Mobius Institute Board of Certifica-
tion, students from around the world Reliability Institute
receive the same quality of training and
http://www.reliabilityinstitute.com.au/
accredited certification according to ISO
18436-1 and ISO 18436-2. Terry Blackman, info@reliabilityinstitute.com.au
Endeavour Hills, Victoria, Australia
(+61) 413 698 798
To learn more about ATOs in your region
of the world, visit our website and select
“Locations & Schedules”. Asset Peak Performance
http://assetpeakperformance.com/
We would like to recognize several of our
Johnny Frem, Johnny.frem@assetpeakperformance.com
ATOs in each issue of Vibration Matters, Beirut, Lebanon
please see this month’s listing to the (+96) 1 70 13 15 10
right.

Mobius Institute North America

www.mobiusinstitute.com
Lorne McMurray, lorne.mcmurray@mobiusinstitute.com
Bainbridge Island, Washington, USA
(+1) 877 550 3400

VIBRATION MATTERS - JULY 2018 THE VIBRATION ANALYST’S NEWSLETTER 14

IMVAC IS RETURNING TO GOLD COAST
AUGUST 6 - 9, 2018

2018 INTERNATIONAL MACHINE VIBRATION ANALYSIS

& CONDITION MONITORING CONFERENCE

Vibration Thermography Oil Analysis Wear Particle Motor Testing Ultrasound Lubrication Alignment Balancing

The International Machine Vibration Analysis and Condition Monitoring

(IMVAC) Conference provides practical learning in important aspects of
industrial vibration analysis, the complementary condition monitoring
technologies, and the reliability improvement fields of precision
alignment, balancing, and lubrication designed for vibration analysts
and condition monitoring professionals. www.imvacconference.com

We hope to see you in Gold Coast! Visit our website to learn THANK YOU TO OUR
more about IMVAC and the excellent presentations and workshops. IMVAC AUSTRALIA SPONSORS: