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Evaluation flow chart
On the
bearing
housing
Where
do you
get the
highest
reading?
Adjacent to
the bearing
housing
On the
bearing
housing
Locate the signal source.
Probable causes:
• Load or pressure shocks from equipment installed on
the machine frame.
• Other mechanical shocks from the machine’s operation
If possible, isolate the source of disturbance and test
again.
Probable causes:
• Load or pressure shocks in the machine’s operation
causing mechanical shocks in the bearing.
• Individual gear tooth damage
• Bearing damage
Probable causes:
• The shaft rubs against the bearing housing or the end of
the shaft rubs against the bearing cap.
• Gear tooth damage
• Other mechanical rubbing
Newly installed bearing?
Locate the signal source. The reading can be caused by
interference from other defective bearings, cavitation
in pumps or mechanical rubbing. If possible, isolate the
source of disturbance and test again.
Locate the signal source. If possible, isolate the source of
disturbance and test again.
Adjacent to
the bearing
housing
Check the value of adjacent bearings.
Are the signals from these bearings similar to the tested
bearing?
Locate the signal source. The reading can be caused by
cross talk from other defective bearings or disturbances
from other mechanical shocks. If possible, isolate the
source of disturbance and test again.
Adjacent to
the bearing
housing
On the
bearing
housing
Where
do you
get the
highest
reading?
Adjacent to
the bearing
housing
Where
do you
get the
highest
reading?
On the
bearing
housing
No signal or only a very low value can be obtained.
Where
do you
get the
highest
reading?
Good bearing condition, installation and lubrication.