Learn About Vibration Volume 2: Advanced Vibration Analysis As a licensed BC distributor for DLI Engineering Inc. for several years in the past VIBES Corp is pleased to share some of the knowledge that was part of our upgrading courses. VIBES Corp uses DLI Engineering vibration data collectors and software to solve vibration problems in our everyday service work. This article contains sections of the Training Manual titled: VIBRATION and the SPECTRUM and SPECTRUM and also a VIBRATION Reference Guide The following information is meant for sharing knowledge in the science and technology to help the reader understand advanced vibration analysis technology and the reports submitted by any vibration specialists.
Presented by: Garrett Sandwell, MET, CVA (ASNT 3) CEO
January 2011
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Introduction to VIBES Corp Est. 1967 Why work with us? VIBES Corp's reputation was built and established on thousands of promises fulfilled fulfilled over 48 years in business across Canada. Superior quality service, sales and training courses provided on the intelligent specialist level has been the standard and always will be since our vibration and balancing business was formed in Calgary, AB, in 1982. ( Formerly Industrial Balancing Ltd. Est. 1967) In the final real-time analysis VIBES VIBES Corp will deliver more value and peace of mind.
What do we do? Factory trained and specialists on HVAC, fans, blowers, cooling towers, compressors, pumps, motors, industrial rotors. FlaktWoods Varofoils and Aerofoils, Sheldons Axico, Aerovent, Novenco, New York Blower, Chicago Blower, Canadian/Buffalo Blower, CML Northern Blower, Joy Axivane, Twin City, Alphair, Allied Blower, Markhot Varivane, Loren Cook, BAC, Evapco, Marley, Hudson, Hoffman, Spencer, Baldor, Reliance, Trane, Carrier, Eng.Air, Haakon, Tri-Metal, Pace, WEG, Leeson, GEC, GE, Emerson, Westinghouse, Toshiba, Siemens, Delhi, Penn, Acme, Armstrong, Westcan Pumps, Bell & Gossett Pumps, Misc. Pumps and most other types of rotating machinery.
What do we sell, supply, install & service?
WEG motors METALON synthetic grease Vibration isolation & control, measurement, recording, alarm & shutdown. We represent: BALMAC, BALMAC, LO-REZ, MEGGITT MEGGITT,, MURPHY, SPECTRUM-INSTRUMENTS, WILCOXON, Misc. Factory replacement fans, blowers, pumps & motors, customized rotors - new or re-manufacture SPANCO Gantry Cranes, KITO Chain Hoists and Trolleys FLUXDRIVE Magnetic Adjustable speed drives drives (ASD) (ASD) and and Soft Soft Start Couplings & Sheaves Sheaves Drive systems and parts: bearings, sheaves, couplings, belts, misc. Please visit www.vibescorp.ca www.vibescorp.ca to view more information and purchase products.
The machinery under our professional health care programs = ACCU-GUARD PdM Programs (TM) are treated as if our own. We use proven technologies and methodologies along with our multi-technical and electro-mechanical electro-mechanical (VIV, ASD, VPM, CPM, VFD, EIBD, etc.) training, skills, and experiences experiences for total overall analysis and evaluations. When the total analyzed facts about a machine, motor or engine are known we formulate a true condition report and recommend the best possible solutions. We work with clients to organize necessary actions in order of urgency or budgets.
Where do we work? Our service area is mainly BC mainland and the Vancouver Island. As requested we can service other areas in Western Canada.
Who have we worked with? VIBES Corp service capabilities have been used and accepted by high-ranking officials in:
other service companies
manufacturing and processing
engineering firms
universities
colleges
hospitals
cold storage
power plants and dams
sewage and water treatment plants government infrastructure facilities oil and gas biogas energy systems
transportation and construction
commercial towers
agricultural
mining
ski hills
marine
aircraft
lumber
pulp and paper
research and development
machining / fabrication
test equipment and military from Ontario to British Columbia & Alaska
We take due diligence to the highest level on all projects regardless of size or budget.
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Do we offer training? VIBES Corp represents and offers training courses in technologies and quality products that we use, are industry-trusted and relate to improved machinery, engine, electric motors health and performance, energy savings and preventative maintenance. Examples: Vibration Monitoring & Trending Laser Shaft Alignment Fan & Motor Maintenance Training Update International (Vibration Analyst Certification) Courses Bearing Maintenance & Precision Installation Accu-Guard PdM Program (TM) Dynamic Balancing Agricultural Machinery ON-SITE
Learn more You can download all catalogues and educational articles from our home page at www.vibescorp.ca. Here are four recent articles: Learn About Vibration, Volume 1 & 2: Basics & Advanced Vibration Analysis Electrically Induced Bearing Damage ("EIBD") / Shaft Currents Failure Prevention of Variable Pitch in Motion Axial Fans The photos below show typical projects that we have resolved. Fig 1. The f ailure was due to moisture contamination. Fig 2 The stainless steel guard solved the original problem with no issues for the last 9 years. Fig 3 A new fan was installed due to a complete failure of the original. Fig. 4 Shows a 200HP motor and fan repair/replacement.
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