Machines make our jobs easier. However, like all other types of technology, it is normal for devices to fall prey to mechanical damage over time and require some kind of overhaul as well. You should take care of the wear and tear associated with your machines and get them checked so that you know if there is anything with which to concern yourself.
In case you have been wondering what causes machinery vibration, then this article will help you to know more about it. The following specifies the various causes associated with any type of machine requiring Hansford sensors. These include:
1. Imbalance: this is the most common cause of machine vibration. It is caused by a massive spot rotating component that creates an unbalanced weight rotating around the machine’s axis. This action creates a centrifugal force. The imbalance can be caused due to manufacturing defects or any sort of maintenance issue as well. As the speed of the machine increases, it causes some form of imbalance which eventually, reduces the bearing life as a result of machine vibration.
2. Misalignment: These types of vibration can result when the machine shafts are out of the line, or when the axes are not parallel. When the axes are parallel, but they are not aligned well, then the condition is called parallel misalignment. Parallel misalignment can also develop over time due to thermal expansion, components shifting, or improper reassembly after maintenance as well. This vibration can happen in both the radial and axial axes.
3. Wear and tear: as the componentsbecome old with time, they may cause vibration. When a roller bearing race becomes pitted, then it will create a vibration when traveling over the damaged area.
4. Looseness: it can happen when a machine has loose bearings or is loosely attached to its mounts.
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