High vibration is a common problem for motors installed on top of vertical pumps. Its source can stem from a mechanical issue with the pump, motor, or coupling — or even hydraulic forces from the pump ...

Understanding the role vibration sensors play in proactive maintenance applications is critical to avoiding unplanned downtime. A vibration sensor can reveal if a motor is misaligned to a pump or ...

In terms of industry sector, perhaps the most prevalent use of centrifugal pumps is in mining, where high performance is expected under extreme conditions, although as noted they find use in a diverse ...