Elevated Vibration Levels in Nestle Pet Food Plant
In June of last year, a contractor responsible for maintenance at a Nestle plant specializing in pet food production encountered an issue with one of the crushers. Post-maintenance, the machine displayed increased vibration levels, reaching up to 8-9 mm/s, well above the acceptable standards.
The Consequences of High Vibration
High vibration levels in machinery like crushers can lead to:
- Increased wear and tear
- Elevated energy consumption
- Possible safety hazards
- Disruption in production quality
The Balancing Intervention
To address this urgent issue, balancing procedures were performed on the affected crusher. The intervention involved:
- Initial measurement to confirm elevated vibration
- Calibration using test weights.
- Adding correction weights.
- Verification of results through post-balancing measurement
Successful Vibration Reduction
As a result of the balancing efforts, the vibration levels were successfully brought down to acceptable standards. The post-balancing measurements indicated vibration levels of 1.5 mm/s and 1.7 mm/s, ensuring both the longevity of the crusher and the safety of plant operations.
Balancing the crusher at the Nestlé plant.
![Balancing the crusher at the Nestlé plant.](https://vibromera.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1655411928178-1024x576.jpg)
Balancing the crusher at the Nestlé plant.
![Balancing the crusher at the Nestlé plant.](https://vibromera.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1655411928210-1024x576.jpg)
Balancing the crusher at the Nestlé plant.
![Balancing the crusher at the Nestlé plant.](https://vibromera.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1655411928278-768x1024.jpg)
Balancing the crusher at the Nestlé plant.
Using stainless steel plates as balancing weights.
I was impressed by the structured cable system.
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I was impressed by the structured cable system.
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I was impressed by the structured cable system.