Industrial Vibration Monitoring

Introduction

This vibration monitoring case study was conducted as due diligence, to ascertain the impact of industrial vibration and shock on the employees and the neighbourhood.

Why was the vibration monitoring requested?

Gordon Wyman in Lincoln operate a large forging hammer, and for planning, and health and safety purposes, the vibration levels were assessed.

What?

On the forging hammer, a platform was attached to the hammer main frame on which operators stood during operation.

Due to the energy of the system, it was assumed that the vibration and shock levels would be excessive and impact on the health of the operators and houses in the neighbouring properties.

How?

The forging hammer had two tups that approached each other at similar speeds to forge the material. Because of equal speeds, but in opposite directions, the impact and deceleration of the two tups equalised the system at impact, and no vibrations and shock were felt.

The vibration levels on the platform were similar to those measured on the concrete floor of the building, not more severe as first anticipated.

From this case study, the intentions are clear, and the results tell the truth!

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