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1 FEATURED LESSON Mobius Institute Board of Certification is ISO 17024 and ISO 18436-1 accredited, and
provides accredited vibration analyst certification according to ISO 18436-1 and ISO
Gearbox Vibration
18436-2.
Analysis – Analysis
Techniques

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Gearbox Vibration Analysis –

Analysis Techniques

Gearboxes are prevalent in industrial plants and are used to Some faults also show up at 3x gearmesh frequency. It is
transfer power between shafts and accomplish a change in therefore necessary to setup your vibration data collector’s
rotation speed or direction of the shafting, or both. These maximum frequency high enough to see the 3x gearmesh peak
important machine components provide unique challenges to and its respective sidebands.
vibration analysts with their complex vibration signatures and the
many different ways that faults will present themselves.

In our previous issue, we discussed gearbox “forcing frequen-

cies”, to illustrate the various sources of discreet vibration
amplitudes as you would expect to see in measured vibration
data. In this month’s issue, we will begin looking at techniques
used to identify gear faults.

In a good condition gearbox, you would expect to see peaks at

the shaft speeds and gearmesh frequency; however they will be Gears generate peaks of shaft speeds and gearmesh frequency.
low level. There may be a 2X gearmesh peak, and there may be
sidebands of shaft speed around the gear mesh frequency. These frequencies will be most prominent in the radial direction
for spur gears, and in the axial direction for helical gears.

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Most faults are detected by studying the gearmesh frequency The waveform data in the time waveform data plot above shows
and 2x and 3x gearmesh frequencies along with their impacts as each gear meshes. The variance in amplitude is due
sidebands. The following is a partial list of faults that can be to the gears being out of alignment, causing varying loads and
detected through this study. therefore varying amplitudes. The pulses relate to the contact
between two teeth. This waveform also shows the cycle that
• Tooth wear relates to a complete revolution of the shaft.
• Tooth load
The time waveform will be largely sinusoidal with limited
• Gear eccentricity
modulation. In healthy gearboxes there should be no distinct
• Backlash transients.

• Gear misalignment
A rule of thumb is to collect 6-10 rotations of each shaft
• Broken or cracked teeth with adequate resolution to see sidebands and detail.

Waveforms and Gear Analysis

Time synchronous averaging
The waveform is a VERY powerful tool when attempting to
Time synchronous averaging (TSA) is commonly used when
diagnose gear faults.
attempting to diagnose gear faults. TSA will average away all
of the vibration sources that are not synchronous with the tach
pulse, which is taken from the shaft of the gear of interest.

This means that other sources of vibration, from bearings, the

motor, resonances, and so on, are removed, leaving a clean
time waveform. The TSA is time consuming (a large number of
averages is required), and it is time consuming to set up in the
first place. However the results are worth all the effort.

A cracked or broken tooth will show up in the waveform as a

Tooth Wear
pulse at gear rpm. When teeth begin to wear, two things will happen. The first
is that the sidebands of gear mesh will increase in level. The
As each tooth meshes there is a pulse in the waveform. The sidebands will correspond to the speed of the gear with the
teeth can typically be counted in the time waveform. Depending wear. The sidebands will develop as a result of amplitude or
upon the nature of the fault, one of the impacts/pulses per cycle frequency modulation.
may be at a higher amplitude; or lower amplitude (if it were
missing).

Each impact relates to two teeth meshing. Tooth wear

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The second thing that occurs is that the natural frequency of the
gear is excited due to the impacting of the gears meshing. This
peak will also exhibit sidebands, and as a natural frequency, it is
likely to have a broader base.

The 3x gearmesh frequency will increase in amplitude and

multiple sidebands will appear.

Gears meshing under load

Eccentric Gears
Eccentric gears and gears with bent shafts cause the load to
vary at once per revolution (amplitude modulation) producing
sidebands spaced at shaft speed (of the offending gear)
around gearmesh frequency. However, often you will only see
a single sideband, rather than an entire family.

Figure 14 21 Very badly worn gear

CBM Tip:
Tooth Load Gear fault early warning with
The amplitude of the tooth mesh frequency is dependent on
the alignment of the shafts carrying the gears, and the load on
Wear Particle Analysis
the gear. The higher the load, the higher the amplitude. A high Wear Particle Analysis often provides a warning of
peak at the gear mesh frequency does not necessarily indicate gear damage well before vibration analysis does. Note
a problem. Excessive load may result in wear and damage in that wear particle analysis is typically separate from
the future. the routine oil analysis which misses abnormal wear
particles. Cutting wear, abrasive wear, and sliding wear
produce particles that are larger than the capabilities of
spectroscopy.

Tooth load increases the gearmesh levels.

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with sidebands, however it is common to have harmonics of

gearmesh frequency, with higher levels at twice and three times
gear mesh frequency.

Gear Eccentricity and Backlash

The 1x gearmesh and the 3x gearmesh frequencies will be

dominant due to “non-linear” vibration. This is caused when the
teeth slide in and out of contact. Gear misalignment

Eccentric gears
Misaligned gears

Gear Backlash
Wear on the gear is uneven or skewed due to the angular
Gear backlash also generates shaft speed sidebands around
contact between meshing teeth. This produces sidebands
the gearmesh frequency. The gear mesh peak and the gear
around 1x, 2x, and 3x gearmesh frequency may be at 2x RPM
natural frequency peak will often decrease with increased load
instead of 1x RPM. The sidebands may be lower below 2x
when this problem exists. gearmesh compared to the sidebands above 2x gearmesh.

Misaligned Gears The spectral data shows the sidebands when zoomed in around
gearmesh frequency.
Misaligned gears also generate high gearmesh frequencies

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Gears with spokes

Gears with spokes may not be perfectly round; there may be
high spots and the point of each spoke. As that point goes
into mesh, the vibration will rise momentarily. If there are six
spokes, for example, there will be six pulsations per rotation.

Sidebands of shaft speed are evident when zoomed in around

gearmesh frequency.

Harmonics of the gearmesh frequency indicate the presence of

sidebands especially around 2x gearmesh frequency. 2x gearmesh
frequency is also the highest in amplitude.

Gear with spokes

Cracked or Broken Tooth

A cracked or broken tooth generates a high amplitude peak
2x Gearmesh Frequency is highest and has many sidebands. at the turning speed of that gear. And it will cause the gear
natural frequency to be excited. There will be sidebands of
The sidebands would be clearer if the data were not integrated turning speed of that gear around gearmesh frequency.
and would be even better in a logarithmic scale. This data actually
came from the axial direction.

Time waveform analysis provides a very clear indication of the

modulation that occurs.

Time waveform from misaligned gears

Gear with broken tooth

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However, the best way to see a cracked or broken tooth is

in the waveform. If there were 12 teeth, one of 12 pulses in
the waveform will be very different from the others. The time
difference between these pulses will be equal to the period of
the turning speed of the gear because the tooth comes into
contact once per revolution.

A discussion of gearbox analysis is incomplete without a

discussion of correct measurement techniques. In our next
Broken tooth shows up best in the time waveform as a pulse issue of Vibration Matters, we will provide a good overview of
spaced at shaft speed. gearbox monitoring best practices.

Why do I need to use time

waveform analysis?
Spectrum analysis provides a great deal of information about the health of rotating machinery. But you should consider the
spectrum as a summary of the vibration within the machine.

The Fast Fourier Transform takes the time waveform and computes how much of each frequency is present and displays that as a
line in the spectrum (grossly summarized, but that is basically the case). Therefore, if the vibration from the machine is generated
by smooth periodic motion, then the spectrum provides a very good representation of what is happening inside the machine. But
as damaged gears mesh together, and rolling elements pass over damaged areas on the raceway of the bearing, and as the pump
vanes push through the fluid causing turbulence or cavitation, the vibration generated is not smooth and periodic. And there are
a lot of other fault conditions that likewise do not generate smooth and periodic vibration. Thus, the only way to really understand
what is happening inside the machine is to study the time waveform.

The time waveform is a record of exactly what happened from moment to moment as the shaft turns, the gears mesh, the vanes
pass through fluid, and the rolling elements roll around the bearing. Each minute change that results from impacts, rubs, scrapes,
rattles, surges, and so much more is recorded in the time waveform and then summarized in the spectrum. Therefore, it is critical to
record the time waveform correctly and analyze it when you have any suspicion that a fault condition exists.
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The peril of
‘wall chart’
analysts
Vibration analysis of rotating machinery is very challenging;
there is a lot to know and there is a lot of pressure to get it right.
That knowledge can be gained through experience and formal
training. The best analysts result from a combination of the best
training (and lots of it) and the richest experience.

To a reasonable extent, the analyst is in control of the

experience they gain. Their experience is based on where they
work, what types of jobs they perform, how much effort they
put into the accuracy of the diagnosis, who they work with, and Type One analysts
whose advice they seek and accept.
There are a lot of analysts with a tremendous amount of
experience who can quickly diagnose faults. But in the
But the analyst is in total control of the training they receive.
author’s opinion they fall into two categories: those who rely on
The analyst controls where they receive their training, and how
experience alone and those who also understand the machine
often they are trained. Training can involve formal classroom
and tools and know why the vibration changes. It is this first
training and e-learning or distance learning, but it also involves
group that we will call “Type One” analysts. The second group
reading articles and books, participating in forums, and
falls into the “Type Three” analyst category.
attending conferences.

Type One analysts often work on the same type of machines

The focus of this article is on the formal training: classroom,
for many years; often the same machines for much of their
e-learning and distance learning. In the author’s experience,
career. Some 10-year analysts have one year of experience
analysts generally fall into three categories:
repeated 10 times. They have seen failures in the past and
they can remember how the vibration changes as the fault
• Type One: Analysts that rely on their experience, and develop. They are valuable people to have on staff, but they
recognize fault conditions because they have seen them are hard to find – you either have one on staff or you don’t. It
many times before on the same type of equipment. takes a lot of trial and error to become a Type One analyst. It
takes the support of a patient manager/supervisor to accept
• Type Two: Analysts that rely on “cookie-cutter” patterns the trial and error – not that any analyst is perfect, but when
that you see on wall charts. To this group I will add the you rely on experience alone you have to experience success
BFD analysts – Bearing Fault Detector analysts. And I will and failure to learn.
add the OMG analysts – “OMG, the vibration is high we
better stop the machine and find out what is wrong!”
In the author’s experience, Type One analysts usually dismiss
• Type Three: Analysts who understand the machine and the need for training, and totally dismiss the need for certifi-
the analyzer and who can determine the condition of cation. You will hear them say “What I know can’t be taught
the machine using a combination of knowledge and in the classroom!” and “You can test what I know in an exam-
experience. ination room!” – and they are right, you can’t teach 10+ years
of application specific knowledge, and you can’t test people
Of course, you may consider that many analysts fall into more on the specifics of their application. Training and certification
than one category, but I will now narrow the focus a little further. have to be broad-based.

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FEATURED ARTICLELESSON
continued

Type Two Analysts help a person become a better vibration analyst. The vibration
There is no doubt that vibration analysis is difficult to master. analyst needs to fully understand why the settings of the vibration
There is a lot to learn and there are a lot of difficult concepts to analyzer are important, what the failure modes are of the machine,
understand. how the vibration changes with the various failure modes,
and more. Of course, this form of training can only be taken if
approved by management.
It is also true that some managers do not believe in the principles
of predictive maintenance. Unless the bearing is about to fail
they won't take any corrective action. Fault conditions such as Type Three Analysts
unbalance, misalignment, and other conditions (that will ultimately
It is the author’s opinion that the Type Three analysts are the best
damage the machine), will be ignored unless the vibration levels
analysts of all. They have sought to gain as much experience as
are very high.
possible, and they have sought the best training possible.

As a result of these challenges, vibration analysts can take a

Type Three analysts will seek out the tough jobs and will utilize all
very simple approach to vibration analysis. Rather than focusing
the tools (spectra in acceleration and velocity, linear and logarith-
on detecting bearing faults at the earliest stage, and rather than
mic spectra, high frequency data (enveloping, PeakVue, Shock
making the effort to determine whether the machine has a fault
Pulse, etc.), phase and time waveform data) and they will leave no
condition that will result in premature failure of the bearing (or other
stone unturned when trying to diagnose a fault.
component), instead they just try to stay one step ahead of the guy
who listens to the bearing with a screwdriver. It may seem a little
bit harsh describing vibration analysts this way, but there are a lot Type Three analysts will also give the “customer” the clearest and
of vibration programs that take this approach. simplest diagnosis and recommendation; whether the customer
is a supervisor, plant or production manager, or a literal consulting
client.
It is true to say that if you can monitor a machine and see
gross changes in the vibration, whether it is as a result of the
bearing failure or not, and the machine can be stopped before In order to be a Type Three analyst you need the right type of
it catastrophically fails, then that vibration program is providing training. Focusing on detecting bearing faults alone, or focusing
a valuable service - avoiding the downtime, and the resulting on “cookie-cutter” patterns that you see on wall-charts is not
secondary damage, and the failure that may lead to injury or en- enough. Type Three analysts:
vironmental harm, are all worthy goals. But you cannot argue that
such a program is gaining the greatest benefits from the vibration • Understand the machine failure modes.
monitoring technology.
• Understand how the vibration of the machine will change as
These vibration analysts may evolve into Type One vibration the fault develops.
analysts given enough time. They will begin to recognize some
• Understand how and where to measure the vibration in order
of the tell-tale signs that a problem is developing, and if they
to get the best possible data.
had taken the time to find out what was actually wrong with the
machine during earlier failures, then that experience may be put • Understand the analyzer and the analysis options well
to good use. But sadly, most type to vibration analysts will not enough to be sure that they are capturing and seeing all the
look at the bearing that is removed from the machine to determine details revealed by the machine.
how severe the damage was. They will not ask the craftspeople
what was actually wrong with the motor when it was removed from • Understand why the vibration changes the way it does so
service. Type Two vibration analysts will just continue monitoring they can “reverse-engineer” what is going on inside the
the vibration looking for the next problem. machine.

Yes, the wall-charts can act as great reminders of what the

In defense of the Type Two vibration analysts, they are often not
patterns may mean, but the moment you rely on those wall-
given the opportunity to do a better job. They need support from
chart-patterns then you will be guessing what is wrong with the
management so that they know that their contribution is valued.
machine.
They should be working in an environment where condition based t
maintenance and reliability improvement is given a high priority.

Likewise, they should be given adequate training. A two or three

day course learning how to operate their vibration analyzer and What are wall chart
software does not count. While that training is useful, it does not
analysts?
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Detecting bearing tones

with Vibration Analysis
Three ways to understand bearing tone vibration in the vibration spectrum,
time waveform, and demodulated spectrum. This will help you diagnose rolling
element bearing wear using vibration analysis techniques. Learn more in our
video.

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lubricant contamination, excessive loading, and installation
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IMVAC Keynote
Dr. Joris Van Ostaeyen presents
“Successfully Applying
Predictive Analytics for
Data Driven Maintenance”
Joris Van Ostaeyen is an expert on as-a-service business models
and big data analytics. He helps companies to create and
capture value from services and data. Dr. Van Ostaeyen holds a
Master of Science in Electromechanical Engineering (2003) and a the Industrial Internet of Things, it might come as a surprise
PhD in Industrial Management (2014) from KU Leuven University, that this new, digitized way of working is only gradually being
Belgium. Early in his career, he gained 5 years of experience implemented. Currently, quite a few predictive analytics projects
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 CAT - I CAT - II CAT - III CAT - IV OTHER

UPCOMING MOBIUS COURSES

 ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

2/26/2018 Colchester, UK 4 Days 3/19/2018 Kuala Lumpur, MY 4 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

2/28/2018 Lahore, PK 4.5 Days 3/19/2018 Ismaning, DE 5 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

3/5/2018 Muntinlupa, PH 4.5 Days 3/19/2018 Vienna, AT 5 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

3/5/2018 Strängnäs, SE 5 Days 3/19/2018 Miami, Fl, US 5 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

3/5/2018 Barcelona, ES 5 Days 3/19/2018 Wuxi , CN 5 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

3/5/2018 Lahore, PK 4 Days 3/20/2018 Senlis, FR 4 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

3/5/2018 Hamilton, NZ 4.5 Days 3/20/2018 Nairobi, KE 4 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-III VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

3/5/2018 San Diego, Ca, US 5 Days 3/20/2018 Pedro Leopoldo, BR 4 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

3/5/2018 Naerum, DK 5 Days 3/26/2018 Senlis, FR 5 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

3/5/2018 Middelfart, DK 4 Days 3/27/2018 Edmonton, Ab, CA 4 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-III VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

3/6/2018 Cochabamba, BO 5 Days 4/8/2018 Al Khobar, SA 5 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

3/12/2018 Jakarta, ID 3.5 Days 4/9/2018 Shanghai, CN 5 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-III VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

3/12/2018 Espoo, FI 5 Days 4/10/2018 Chicago, Il, US 4 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-III VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

3/12/2018 Ismaning, DE 4 Days 4/16/2018 Lahore, PK 5 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

3/18/2018 Dungun, MY 4.5 Days 4/16/2018 Dungun, MY 3.5 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-III VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

3/18/2018 Al Khobar, SA 5 Days 4/16/2018 Vienna, AT 5 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-IV VIBRATION ANALYST Course - Part 2  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

3/19/2018 Brisbane, AU 5 Days 4/16/2018 Naerum, DK 5 Days

 ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]  ISO 18436 CAT-II VIBRATION ANALYST Course  [+]

3/19/2018 Hyderabad, IN 5 Days 4/23/2018 Edmonton, Ab, CA 5 Days

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VIBRATION HALL OF FAME

Nathan Campbell
CAT IV
Certificate: M-8289-01
Exp: 10 December 2019
Location: Baynton West, Western Australia  AU

Ahmad Fawzal
CAT IV
Certificate: M-8313-01
Exp: 10 February 2020
Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY

ISO Category IV Vibration

Analysts are an elite group Tony Barlow
CAT IV
of specialists that carry the Certificate: M-123139-01
highest regard in the field Exp: 23 November 2020
Location: Mobile, Alabama  US
of Condition Monitoring,
at Mobius Institute we Richard Bechelli
recognize them VIBRATION CAT IV
SUPERHEROES. Certificate: M-123032-01
Exp: 23 November 2020
Location: Ashford, Kent  UK

VIBRATION SUPERHEROES are qualified

to lead condition monitoring teams and Mohammed Benyatla
have a deep understanding of machine CAT IV
dynamics and failure modes. Their Certificate: M-123028-01
knowledge and qualifications allow them Exp: 23 November 2020
to design tests to solve difficult problems Location: Alkhor, QA
and identify underlying issues to prevent
re-occurrence. There are no rotating
machines problems too difficult to solve. Kris Deckers
CAT IV
Mobius Institute would like congratulate Certificate: M-123026-01
all of our Vibration Superheroes and take Exp: 23 November 2020
the opportunity recognize several of you Location: 3001 Heverlee,   BE
in each issue of Vibration Matters.

You can become a VIBRATION Franck Fugon

SUPERHERO TOO! Mobius Institute is CAT IV
holding three more CAT-IV courses (and Certificate: M-123031-01
exams) in 2017. To learn more about Exp: 23 November 2020
CAT-IV blended training click here. To Location: Gouvieux, FR
see our 2017 schedule of courses, click
here.

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represented well all around Naerum, Denmark
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the world. We have over
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