Analysis Services
See the Full Picture of Asset Health
Pair our expert Analysis Services with ITR’s vibration monitoring systems to gain complete, real-time insight into your critical equipment—so you can act with confidence and prevent costly downtime.
Vibration Analysis
Vibration analysis is a cornerstone of predictive maintenance (PdM), offering unmatched precision and ROI— especially for assets under variable conditions. When enhanced with AI-driven monitoring and applied consistently within a structured reliability program, it can identify and forecast critical issues up to a year in advance, making it one of the most powerful tools in PdM.
Common actionable issues identified through vibration monitoring include:
- Mechanical looseness and soft foot
- Early-stage bearing faults
- Misalignment and coupling issues
- Lubrication deficiencies
- Cavitation and vane/blade pass issues
- Mechanical rubbing or wear
- Imbalance Gear and belt wear
- Electrical anomalies
Fluid Sampling and Analysis
Lubrication analysis is a non-destructive method for evaluating the condition of lubricants and hydraulic fluids by detecting wear metals, contaminants, and additive levels. As a powerful predictive tool, trending fluid data over time helps identify potential failures and extend fluid life. Common tests include elemental spectroscopy, viscosity, acid/base number, FT-IR, particle count, shape analysis, and water content.
Common actionable issues identified through fluid sampling include:
- Lubricant (oil, grease) or hydraulic fluid composition and condition degradation
- Bearing and gear wear, seal and leakage issues
- Product contamination issues, asset/component degradation trends
- Lubricant and hydraulic fluid degradation trends
Infrared Thermography
Infrared (IR) thermography is a non-destructive testing method used to detect thermal patterns in energy emitted by electrical and mechanical systems. Skilled thermographers analyze these patterns to identify anomalies that may indicate potential failure modes. IR imaging often reveals issues that are invisible to the naked eye and undetectable through standard visual or mechanical inspections.
Common actionable applications of Infrared (IR) Thermography:
- Evaluating electrical power distribution systems under load to detect overheating components and prevent failures
- Assessing insulated transfer lines and heating/cooling systems for energy loss, insulation breakdown, or flow issues
- Inspecting the structural integrity of furnaces and other high-temperature equipment for refractory damage or heat leaks
- Supporting specialized studies by combining IR with oil analysis, vibration analysis, and ultrasonic testing for a more comprehensive diagnostic approach
- Maximizing ROI by identifying where IR studies provide the greatest value—and avoiding applications where costs outweigh benefits, guided by ITR’s expert analysis
Airborne Ultrasound Emission Monitoring and Analysis
Airborne ultrasound surveys capture high-frequency acoustic energy to detect issues in air/gas leaks, nondriven mechanical systems, and electrical components. Unlike many PdM methods, ultrasound testing often requires no direct contact, allowing for fast, safe scanning of large areas. It can also be performed remotely and is especially effective when combined with IR thermography to broaden the range of detectable failure modes.
Common actionable issues identified through Airborne Ultrasound Monitoring include:
- Air and gas leak detection
- Bearing problems
- Loose electrical connections
- Damaged or corroded electrical connections
- Corona emissions
- Coupling integrity
- Lubrication issues
- Belt problems
- Special studies involving high frequency energy emissions
Electric Motor Circuit Testing and Analysis
Studies show that 60% of motor electrical failures begin as winding-to-winding shorts caused by insulation degradation from heat, voltage surges, mechanical damage, or contamination. These issues often develop gradually without immediate performance loss. ITR’s motor testing services— including resistance checks, surge tests, winding comparisons, and hipot tests—help detect early-stage faults, avoid unnecessary rewinds, and prevent catastrophic failures.
Common actionable issues identified through Motor Testing include:
- Motor winding insulation degradation
- Wiring comparison issues, including imbalance
- Wiring degradation and connection issues
- Dirt and moisture issues
Motion Amplification
Motion Amplification is a video-based technology that detects and magnifies subtle movements, making them visible to the naked eye. This enhanced visualization helps reveal the behavior and interaction of components in motion. As part of ITR’s comprehensive, system-based approach to predictive maintenance, Motion Amplification adds another proven, cost-effective tool for diagnosing and understanding complex machinery dynamics.
Common actionable issues identified through Motion Amplification:
- Visualize complex mechanical behaviors that are otherwise invisible, enabling deeper insight into machine dynamics
- Identify root causes of recurring issues, particularly those related to shaft speed or structural vibration
- Enhance predictive maintenance by detecting and analyzing subtle motion before it leads to failure
- Transform traditional maintenance strategies into dynamic, data-driven processes that improve reliability and reduce downtime