Video Vibration Analysis
See deflection, motion and vibration patterns invisible to the naked eye. On-site video diagnostics for rotating equipment, pipework and structures — when standard sensors don't deliver a clear answer.
When Video Vibration Analysis is the right tool
Some vibration problems can't be solved by point sensors alone. Video-based analysis gives you a full visual answer in situations like these:
Unclear root cause
Standard accelerometer measurements show high vibration but you don't know which component drives it. Video analysis reveals the actual motion source.
Distributed or structural vibration
Vibration spreads across pipework, foundations or complex steel structures where placing dozens of sensors is impractical.
Non-contact required
Asset is hot, in operation, sensitive, lightweight, or hazardous to touch — video captures motion without any sensor mounting.
Baseline of new installations
Document the as-installed vibration signature of new equipment — for warranty, future comparison and reliability tracking.
Process equipment under load
Robots, milling machines, pressing lines, rolling mills, mixers — capture motion patterns under real production conditions.
Verification after maintenance
After alignment, balancing or component replacement — confirm the repair actually solved the underlying motion problem.
How it works
On-site recording
We bring a high-speed camera to your facility and record the equipment or structure while it operates. No mounting, no downtime — recording typically takes minutes per asset.
Motion analysis
Specialized video-processing software turns every pixel in the recording into a virtual vibration sensor. Subtle motion invisible to the naked eye is detected and quantified — frame by frame, frequency by frequency.
Findings & report
You receive amplified video that shows the problem visually, frequency-domain data for key measurement points, root-cause interpretation and prioritized maintenance recommendations.
Where we apply it
We analyze motion on a wide range of industrial and commercial assets:
Rotating equipment
Electric motors, pumps, fans, mixers, gearboxes.
Pipework systems
Process piping, supports, expansion joints, manifolds.
Building structures
Foundations, floors, ceilings, supporting beams.
Production machinery
Industrial robots, milling and pressing machines, rolling mills.
New installations
Baseline documentation for as-built reference.
Sensitive equipment
Lightweight assemblies, hot or hazardous surfaces — non-contact analysis.
What you receive
A complete package of evidence and recommendations you can act on:
Annotated motion videos
Showing amplified vibration of the analyzed asset, with frequency filtering when relevant.
Frequency-domain data
For the specific measurement points related to your diagnostic question.
Root-cause interpretation
What's causing the motion, where it propagates, what it impacts.
Prioritized maintenance recommendations
Actions ranked by severity and effort, so your team can act on what matters most.
Written report
Ready to share with maintenance, operations or management stakeholders.
From our practice
We have applied video vibration analysis on rotating equipment at industrial sites in the Slovak Republic, including a pilot measurement at Slovnaft.
The method consistently identifies motion sources that point sensors alone cannot localize, giving maintenance teams a clear visual answer to "what is actually moving and why".
Have a specific vibration problem?
Tell us about the equipment and the symptoms — we'll help you decide whether video vibration analysis is the right diagnostic for your case.
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