When oil analysis and vibration analysis are combined within a programme, the weaknesses in one technology can be overcome by the strengths in the other.
For example, whilst oil analysis cannot detect resonance, vibration analysis is very good at doing so. Conversely, while vibration analysis has only mixed success in detecting wear of oil lubricated journal bearings, oil analysis is very good at detecting the wear debris in the lube and assessing the severity. This helps the customer to make the important decision of whether or not they should continue to operate the machine. Also, when both technologies pinpoint the same problem, the diagnosis and follow-up recommendations are rarely inaccurate.
Our experience shows that a strong, up-to-date vibration programme can be improved by closely combining it with a strong oil analysis programme. The combined programme becomes more than the sum of the parts.
Our network of longstanding and close relationships with partners in this field can provide you with a comprehensive and solid foundation to integrate these fields of monitoring.