Vibration Causes and Characteristics
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Vibration Causes and Characteristics

Martech
Updated Jan 21, 2021

 After finishing this lesson, you will be able to describe the characteristics of common, vibration-causing mechanical faults. • Discuss the common characteristics of a machine vibrating due to misalignment • Identify the signs of an unbalanced machine • Recognize the characteristics of vibration caused by: – Mechanical looseness – A faulty bearing – A faulty gear or belt – An electrical fault • Recognize the vibration characteristics exhibited by a machine experiencing oil whirl