Vibration Causes and Characteristics

 After finishing this lesson, you will be able to describe the characteristics of common, vibration-causing mechanical faults. • Discuss the common characteristics of a machine vibrating due to misalignment • Identify the signs of an unbalanced machine • Recognize the characteristics of vibration caused by: – Mechanical looseness – A faulty bearing – A faulty gear or belt – An electrical fault • Recognize the vibration characteristics exhibited by a machine experiencing oil whirl