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Velocity Severity Velocity Range Limits and Machine Classes ISO Standard 10816-1
Velocity Severity Velocity Range Limits and Machine Classes ISO Standard 10816-1
0.28
0.45 Good
Good
0.71 Good
Good
1.12
Satisfactory
1.80
Satisfactory
2.80 Unsatisfactory
Satisfactory
4.50 (Alert)
Unsatisfactory
Satisfactory
7.10 (Alert)
Unsatisfactory
(Alert)
11.20
Unacceptable Unsatisfactory (Alert)
18.00 (Alarm) Unacceptable
(Alarm) Unacceptable
28.00 (Alarm) Unacceptable (alarm)
45.00
Class 1 : Individual parts of engines and machines, integrally connected with the complete machine
in its normal operating condition. (Production electrical motors of up to 15 Kw are typical
examples of machines in this category)
Class 3 : Large prime movers and other large machines with rotating masses mounted on rigid and
heavy foundation which are relatively stiff in the direction of vibration measurement.
Class 4 : Large prime movers and other large machines with rotating masses mounted on rigid and
heavy foundation which are relatively soft in the direction of vibration measurement. (for
ex. Turbo generator sets, especially those with light weight substructures).
Class 5 : Machines and mechanical drives system with unbalanceable inertia effects (due to
reciprocating parts), mounted on foundations which are relatively stiff in the direction of
vibration measurement.