[Waveform Library] Identifying Signs of Anomalies with Conanair

Feature:

A prominent, large peak appears at the rotation frequency (1X).

If left untreated:

Vibration concentrates in a specific direction continuously, significantly shortening the life of bearings and housings. In the worst case, it leads to machine breakage.

Commonly seen when dirt adheres to fans or blowers, or when blades are chipped. It is characterized by vibration energy concentrating at a single point of the rotation frequency.

Feature:

High peaks appear not only at the rotation frequency (1X) but also at harmonics such as 2X and 3X.

If left untreated:

Excessive load is constantly applied to couplings and bearings, causing heat generation and abnormal vibration. Eventually, it may lead to major accidents such as coupling failure or shaft breakage.

Occurs when the motor and pump shafts are not aligned properly. Defective couplings or installation errors are suspected. Unlike unbalance, multiple peaks are the distinguishing feature.

Feature:

Irregular mounds or noise rise appear in high-frequency bands unrelated to the rotation frequency. While conanair cannot capture this exactly, it detects the occurrence as a reflection in the lower frequency band.

If left untreated:

Internal damage expands rapidly, leading to flaking or seizure, causing sudden machine stoppage (downtime). This can result in significant production losses.

Bearing damage rarely appears in vibration values (OA values) in the early stages, but FFT analysis allows for early detection of these specific frequency components. This is the greatest benefit of viewing "raw data" with conanair.