Understanding what FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) is becomes essential for predictive maintenance and reliability professionals who need to correctly interpret the vibration signals of their equipment. In essence, FFT is a mathematical technique that transforms time‑domain data into frequency‑domain information, revealing details about the dynamic behavior of motors, pumps, gearboxes, and other industrial assets. In… Continue reading What is FFT and how to interpret it in industrial vibration analysis
Category: Vibration Analysis
Vibration analysis identifies mechanical faults before equipment failure occurs. It is essential for monitoring rotating assets.
Content includes:
• Unbalance• Misalignment• Bearing failures• Vibration frequency analysis• Continuous monitoring systems
Practical guidance for fault diagnosis and industrial reliability improvement.
Related terms: vibration spectrum, FFT analysis, rotating equipment monitoring, mechanical condition monitoring.
Industrial Vibration Analysis: How to anticipate failures
Vibration analysis is one of the most established techniques in predictive maintenance. Primarily applied to rotating assets, it enables the detection of incipient mechanical failures through the measurement and interpretation of vibrational signals. As a result, companies are increasingly adopting this practice to enhance equipment reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and optimize maintenance resources. By combining… Continue reading Industrial Vibration Analysis: How to anticipate failures
Orbit analysis: ideal for vibrating screens
From the orbit analysis, it is possible to visualize several failure principles that generate the amplification of vibratory signals.
Acceleration envelope: get to know this analysis
Acceleration envelope is one of the most commonly used analyses for fault diagnosis. This method is quite useful for evaluating the behavior of sliding components, mainly bearings.
Cepstrum: analysis of harmonic families
Cepstrum is a technique for identifying families of harmonics and sidebands in complex and consistent signals.
Spectral Analysis in vibration monitoring: How to apply it to industrial assets
Spectral analysis: see how to use some useful methods to analyze data and apply condition-based maintenance.