“In Dec 2016, we set up our own vibration routes using the VibePro7 system. We suspected an alignment problem based on some of the readings. When we tried to have a discussion with the contractor about it, he was very defensive and guaranteed that we were wrong. Knowing that we were still pretty new to this stuff, we backed off a little.
Still out of curiosity, we ordered the VibePro@lign kit from you guys. We learned how to check alignment and now had a precision alignment report showing that the fan was indeed out of alignment. We did not attempt to correct the alignment ourselves. (we didn’t have the shims anyhow) This alignment check was done in May 2017. We again tried to meet with the contractor but he was still reluctant to our input. So we ordered a shim kit.
My plan was to work on the fan myself during the outage in Dec 2017. I went on to study vibration and motion amplification. During the Dec outage, I actually wound up working in another area. Then for the entire month of January 2018 I was supporting the East Liberty Plant.
Upon my return, I was excited to find out the vibration problems were growing on the fan. Using the VibePro VibePro8 system and RDI Technologies Iris M camera, I was able to show the concerns to the sub department. The contractor had made an attempt over a weekend to correct the fan but actually left it in a state so severe that it could not run at all. He reported “something must be rubbing”
I now had an opportunity. Together with the sub department, we found the bolts holding the bearings down were grossly under torqued and the alignment was causing the motor to sit at an angle. We corrected the alignment using your system (added 0.050” shims under the front motor feet and added 0.090” under the motor back feet. The fan is now operating within the green vibration range. This is the first time it has been green!
Kind of a long winded message but I wanted to share the story and thank you and your team for all of your support.”
ie; both time and amplitude are adjustable. I just wanted to say thanks to you and all the folks at VibePro that made the update possible.”
On two different fans I could not balance down with my 2130 and was able to balance with your BalancePro. I also use your VibePro app every day. I find it much easy to grab and go with than any of me other machines. I now have people take reading with very little training. Keep up the good work!”
“Launching a predictive maintenance program is not merely an operational upgrade; it’s a strategic investment. By anticipating failures before they occur, we not only save substantial costs but also significantly reduce downtime. This proactive approach transforms maintenance from a cost center into a value driver, ensuring our machinery’s longevity and our business’s uninterrupted success.”
