Condition Monitoring
Reliable Vibration Sensors for Condition Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance
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Vibration sensors are used to measure the dynamic response of rotating machinery to identify developing mechanical faults before functional failure occurs.
Vibration monitoring hardware is a core element of condition monitoring systems, enabling the acquisition and analysis of vibration data to assess machine condition and performance.
Elevated vibration levels and changes in vibration signatures can indicate faults such as rotor imbalance, shaft misalignment, mechanical looseness, or bearing degradation.
By detecting these conditions at an early stage, our vibration sensors support predictive maintenance strategies, allowing maintenance teams to schedule corrective actions, minimise unplanned downtime, monitor wear progression, and extend equipment operating life.
What Is Vibration Condition Monitoring?
Vibration sensors measure the dynamic movement of rotating machinery to identify early indicators of mechanical faults such as unbalance, misalignment, looseness, and bearing wear. Excessive or abnormal vibration patterns are often the first sign of degradation in motors, pumps, fans, gearboxes, and other critical assets.
As a core element of condition-based monitoring (CBM) and predictive maintenance, vibration monitoring enables maintenance teams to:
Detect faults at an early stage
Plan maintenance activities efficiently
Reduce unplanned downtime
Extend equipment life
Improve plant safety and reliability
Our aim is to deliver vibration monitoring solutions that are proven, repeatable, and suitable for both walkaround data collection and permanently installed systems.
Rotating machines and components typically monitored using vibration monitoring products
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motors
Pumps
Fans and blowers
Gearboxes
Compressors
Cooling towers
Why Choose our Vibration Sensors?
Designed for Long-Term Industrial Reliability
Wilcoxon vibration sensors are engineered for continuous operation in harsh industrial environments, with an MTBF exceeding 25 years.
Key reliability features include:
Hermetically sealed construction
IP68 environmental protection
316L stainless steel housings
Resistance to moisture, oil, chemicals, and humidity
Accurate, Repeatable Measurements
Wide frequency response for early-stage fault detection
Stable sensitivity over temperature and time
Low noise floor for improved diagnostic accuracy
Flexible Installation Options
Compact designs for walkaround programs
Permanent mount vibration sensors
Stud mount, adhesive mount, and magnetic base options
Hazardous area certified models available
Vibration Sensors (IEPE)
IEPE (ICP®) accelerometers
General purpose vibration sensors
Low-frequency vibration sensors
High-frequency and bearing fault sensors
Vibration Transmitters
4–20 mA vibration transmitters
Loop-powered sensors for PLC and DCS systems
Hazardous area certified sensors
ATEX / IECEx certified vibration sensors
Intrinsically safe and explosion-proof models
Accessories & Infrastructure
Cable assemblies
Mounting studs and adaptors
Protective enclosures
Supportive instrumentation
