Engineering Dynamics Blog

Easy Laser S&M Units for Machine Base Checks

Christo van der Walt - Monday, April 16, 2012
In all our training sessions we always discuss the importance of ensuring the soundness of the machine base before tackling the shaft alignment. A very common problem we encounter is the so-called "twist" of the fabricated type of bases as found on many smaller pumpsets. In most cases the pumpsets leave the factory perfectly aligned, but due to ..

Basic Handheld Vibration Tools

Christo van der Walt - Friday, February 17, 2012
In the entry level market where people need a basic handheld vibration tool to indicate vibration severity, two new instruments the Viber X2 and Viber X3 fit into this category. These battery operated instruments measure the following: Vibration measurements in 3 selectable frequency ranges Bearing Condition measurement in wide f ..

Viber X5 - New Multi-Channel Instrument to Rock Vibration Industry

Christo van der Walt - Thursday, January 12, 2012
In this industry where progress has been very incremental over the last decades, our latest offering from VMI, the Viber X5, is set to change the industry. The X5 is the latest handheld vibration instrument from VMI, Sweden. The family of portable instruments that we offer include the Viber-A, Viber X2 and X3, X-Viber and is further  ..