Vibration level monitoring
June 1st 2006

Many potato chip producers use Monitran's vibration sensors to monitor the vibration levels of their vibratory feeders and conveyors.

These feeders convey the food product around the manufacturing plant, starting as raw potatoes at one end and finishing as chips at the other.

Maintenance engineers monitor the vibration levels so they can react to any changes to ensure corrective procedures or repairs are carried out at the most convenient time. This avoids having a vibratory feeder go down, resulting in lost production and cost losses.

Forward thinking maintenance departments know the benefits of monitoring vibration levels and usually start their proactive programme with a simple hand-held vibration measuring instrument. They take a vibration reading from points on each feeder and use these as reference levels. They can then see any changes over time and react accordingly.

It is also possible to monitor all of the vibratory feeders on a continuous basis using a multi-point method.

Monitran's vibration sensors are suitable for use in tough conditions.