What is machine condition monitoring?

Machine condition monitoring is the practice of continuously assessing the health and performance of machinery to detect early signs of potential faults, failures, or degradation. This proactive maintenance approach involves monitoring various parameters such as vibration, temperature, lubrication, noise, and electrical signals to assess machine condition and performance trends.

By analyzing condition monitoring data, maintenance teams can identify abnormal patterns or deviations from normal operating parameters that may indicate impending issues or deterioration. This enables timely intervention through preventive maintenance actions such as lubrication, alignment, calibration, or component replacement to prevent unplanned downtime and costly repairs.