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Condition monitoring for pumps and motors
Pump and motor reliability

Condition monitoring for pumps and motors

Pumps and motors are widely used and often operate continuously. Monitoring can reveal changes in bearing condition, balance, alignment, looseness, hydraulic behaviour and structural response before performance is seriously affected.

01

Measurement locations

Bearing-housing locations and directions are selected from the machine arrangement and diagnostic objective.

  • Motor drive end
  • Motor non-drive end
  • Pump drive end
  • Pump non-drive end
  • Horizontal, vertical and axial directions
  • Foundation where required
02

Conditions investigated

The measured pattern must be interpreted with speed, load and process condition.

  • Unbalance
  • Misalignment
  • Mechanical looseness
  • Bearing deterioration
  • Cavitation-related vibration
  • Resonance
03

Portable and online options

Portable testing supports troubleshooting and acceptance measurement. Online monitoring supports continuous visibility and event capture.

  • Commissioning measurement
  • Routine condition route
  • Continuous critical-pump monitoring
  • Post-maintenance verification
04

Reports and maintenance evidence

Trend and diagnostic plots help maintenance teams document the condition and verify corrective work.

  • Overall velocity trend
  • Acceleration spectrum
  • Time waveform
  • Operating speed
  • Before-and-after comparison

Frequently asked questions

Engineering questions answered clearly.

Which vibration unit is normally used for pump condition?

Velocity RMS is commonly used for overall machine vibration, while acceleration and spectrum data are useful for higher-frequency faults.

Can cavitation be identified from vibration alone?

Vibration can provide evidence, but pressure, flow, sound and operating conditions should also be reviewed.

Can one system monitor both pump and motor?

Yes. Multiple bearing points can be organized under the same machine train.

Can the system generate a before-and-after report?

Recorded data can be compared before and after alignment, balancing or maintenance.

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