Bearing Condition Monitoring Using Ultrasound

Ultrasound monitoring provides early warning of bearing failure

Vibration analysis has long been the instrument of choice to use for bearings and other rotating equipment. Increasingly, ultrasound is being used in conjunction with vibration analysis to help technicians confirm the condition of mechanical assets. Ultrasound is especially useful with applications where vibration normally cannot help, such as condition-based lubrication and the inspection of slow speed bearings.

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