Vibration - Continuous
Pulp, Paper & Packaging
Shoe Press
$
50,000
Savings
Downtime Prevented
Observation
A concerning vibration signature developed at the shoe press bearing. Multiples of 9.46 Hz with 1X sidebands indicated severe looseness or a rapidly developing bearing defect.
Recommendation
The AssetWatch Condition Monitoring Engineer recommended an immediate inspection of the roll and bearings as soon as the process allowed.
Resolution
The site found the outer race of the bearing in pieces. Both the roll and bearings were replaced, which stabilized vibration levels.
