Summary
In short
- A vibration analysis record is a record used in KnowMaintain that records vibration readings taken from rotating equipment. It is built against ISO 10816 and forms part of the Asset Inspection and Statutory Examination programme.
- Taken on a set route at set intervals. Carried out by a trained analyst.
- The template holds 43 fields across 3 sections, with measurement points repeating for each entry.
- Scoring is severity band, where high is bad.
- ISO is international Organization for Standardization. A voluntary international standard. Widely adopted, often required by customers, and certifiable where a management system standard.
- It connects to the rest of the library: links Asset; feeds Work Order.
What it is
What it is
What is a vibration analysis record?
A vibration analysis record is a record used in KnowMaintain that records vibration readings taken from rotating equipment. It is built against ISO 10816 and forms part of the Asset Inspection and Statutory Examination programme.
When is a vibration analysis record completed?
A vibration analysis record is completed at the moment the event happens, rather than reconstructed afterwards. Taken on a set route at set intervals.
When to use it
When to use it, and when not to
This record is one step in a larger programme. Using it for work that belongs to a neighbouring template produces records that are hard to report on later.
Use it for
- The event or activity this record covers has occurred, or is about to
- A new record is needed; each one gets its own ID in the form VIB-2026-000
- You are running the Asset Inspection and Statutory Examination programme and this is one of its steps
- A linked record needs this one to exist: links asset; feeds work order
Not for
- Asset Condition Inspection, which assesses the general condition of an asset against defined criteria.
- Thermographic Survey, which records infrared images of electrical panels, motors and bearings to find hot spots.
- Oil Analysis Record, which records laboratory analysis of lubricating oil, covering wear metals, contamination and additive condition.
- Anything outside KnowMaintain, which belongs in the workspace that owns that process
Standards
What it is built against
ISOInternational Organization for Standardization
A voluntary international standard. Widely adopted, often required by customers, and certifiable where a management system standard.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the vibration analysis record template based on?+
It is built against ISO 10816. ISO is international Organization for Standardization. A voluntary international standard. Widely adopted, often required by customers, and certifiable where a management system standard.
What sections does the vibration analysis record contain?+
There are 3 sections: header, measurement points, assessment. Together they hold 43 fields, 28 of which are required.
How often is a vibration analysis record raised?+
A new record is raised at the moment the event happens, rather than reconstructed afterwards. Each one is given an ID in the form VIB-2026-000, so it can be traced and referenced from other records.
Which programme does the vibration analysis record belong to?+
It is part of Asset Inspection and Statutory Examination. Statutory examinations in date, with defects classified and acted on rather than logged.
How is a vibration analysis record scored?+
Scoring is severity band. High is bad. Scores exist to make the form tell you something, not to produce a percentage for its own sake.
Can the vibration analysis record template be changed?+
Yes. Every field, option, score and conditional rule is editable, and the links to other templates come with it. Most teams install it as it is, run it for a cycle, then adjust.
The agents
What the agents do with it
The form is the easy part. Keeping it current, routing it to the right owner and holding the evidence together is the work that actually slips.
Holds the vibration analysis record library against your registers, routes each record to its owner, and keeps the evidence trail together.
Coordinates the crew, rolls completion and exceptions into one view, and holds every write for your approval before it touches a record.
This template lives in KnowMaintain — asset maintenance. Work orders, planned maintenance, calibration, reliability and shutdowns.
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Sources
- ISO — International Organization for Standardization