Imbalance in Overhung Machinery

An overhung machine is one where the fan or impeller lies outside of the bearings that support the shaft. Figure 1, below, shows an illustration of an overhung impeller. Figure 1. Overhung impeller connected to a motor Overhung machines tend to have high 1X forces…

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Vibration in Industrial Applications: Fans & Blowers

Air handling systems in industrial environments transfer large volumes of air to maintain adequate ventilation. These systems can range from small units with dimensions under a foot to extremely large units greater than 10 feet in height, depending on the specific application. Before installation, each…

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Variation in Imbalance of Rotating Machinery & Equipment

Rotating equipment encompasses a wide range of products such as washing machines, power tools, fans, compressors, to name a few. These products are exposed to varying environments and operating conditions that can have a longterm impact on their performance. As an example, pumps are ubiquitous in industrial plants and…

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