This electrical fluting induced outer race defect was detected and the severity determined using PeakVue technology. The bearing on this 600 HP motor was changed during a scheduled maintenance outage.
Vibration analysis addresses all moving parts of any type of rotating equipment, it can identify not only specific machine faults, but can also simplify repairs by identifying the root cause of the problem. Most importantly, vibration analysis is capable of identifying problems long before they become noticeable.
