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This section provides an overview for portable vibrometers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 46 portable vibrometer manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked portable vibrometer companies as of December, 2024: 1.Metrix Instrument Co. LP, 2.CEMB USA, 3.PROFESS, spol. s r.o..
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Portable vibration meters are portable vibration meters that perform vibration measurement and vibration analysis of machinery.
They are compact and lightweight and feature a panel and buttons for easy and convenient measurement. This makes it easy to use immediately on site. Vibration is a major factor in causing structures and machinery to break or stop abnormally. With portable vibration meters, vibration measurement and analysis can be easily performed without the need for advanced technology.
Figure 1. Vibration measurement of a three-phase motor using a portable vibrometer
Portable vibration meters are used to inspect industrial machinery such as three-phase motors and for product inspection and testing on product lines.
Vibrometers may be directly attached to equipment for constant monitoring, or they may be installed stationary in shipping or transportation environments for inspection or R&D. Portable vibration meters are specialized for portability and are used in patrol monitoring, inspection, and maintenance.
There are two main measures of vibration: "frequency" and "amplitude," and the vibration is measured by processing these measurements.
To perform the measurement process, vibrations are first measured at a fixed sampling period and converted from these values into an electrical signal. In most cases, this electrical signal is amplified by an amplifier and processed to a value that is easily measured by an A/D converter.
Using these vibration values, a filtering process is applied to remove noise and measure the exact level of vibration. This gives us the frequency and amplitude at which the object is vibrating.
FFT analysis is often used to measure machinery that is experiencing abnormal vibration.
These processes are then visualized by means of waveform graphs and numerical values, converted into easily recognizable values, and displayed on a monitor. Portable vibration meters are small but retain multiple functions, such as efficiently displaying numerical values on a monitor screen and transferring data to a PC via a Wi-Fi connection or SD card.
There are two main types of portable vibration meters: contact and non-contact.
Figure 2. Contact-type portable vibrometer
A contact-type portable vibration meter, such as the one shown in Figure 2, is equipped with an accelerometer. The accelerometer is attached directly to the machine and measures its vibration. The advantage of contact-type portable vibration meters is that they are relatively inexpensive and compact.
Figure 3. Portable vibrometer of non-contact type
A laser Doppler vibrometer is often used as a non-contact type portable vibration meter. A laser beam is irradiated onto an object, and the Doppler effect of the light is used to measure the vibration of the object.
The advantage of the non-contact type portable vibration meter is that it can measure vibrations without contact, making it possible to measure rotating objects such as motor shafts.
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Ludeca, Inc. is a manufacturer and provider of preventive, proactive and predictive maintenance solutions. The company is based in Florida, United States and founded in 1979. The company offers a range of products and services that encompass laser alignment systems, vibration analysis tools, balancing equipment, and ultrasound instruments. The Company offers laser alignment, ultrasound tests, induction heat, vibration analysis, and balanced equipment services. The company's solutions empower maintenance professionals to optimize machinery performance, minimize downtime, and prevent costly failures.
Benstone Instruments Inc., founded in 1988 and headquartered in Paul, Idaho, United States, is a manufacturer of dynamic signal measurement and processing technology and systems for heavy industry and processing plants. The company specializes in developing instruments and comprehensive solutions to solve client machines that have critical sound and vibration problems. Its standard product line includes handheld PC-based four-channel sound and vibration analyzers and portable vibration testers that offer NVH testing, modular testing, and off-shore vibration.
Metrix Instrument Co, LP., located in Houston, Texas, is a subsidiary of Indicor, and specializes as a manufacturer and supplier of industrial vibration monitoring systems since its inception in 1965. The company's product line includes seismic sensors & transmitters, vibration switches, and shakers which measure small changes in the movement of different rotating and reciprocating machinery. It serves the oil & gas industry, manufacturing, and chemical plants while operating under ISO9001 quality assurance standards.
Advanced Test Equipment Corporation is a service company established in 1981 and is involved in the rent, sale, calibration, and service of test and measurement instruments. The company which is based in San Diego, California, offers electronic, electrical, and environmental test equipment solutions. These are used for the analysis, inspection, measurement, monitoring, and commissioning of products and electrical infrastructure. ATEC also offers services for the 5G, communications, defense, electrical, and hydropower industries.
Sper Scientific Ltd. was founded in 1982 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, as a manufacturer of environmental measurement instruments. The product portfolio of the company comprises Bluetooth anemometers, weather ball barometers, multi IAQ monitors, Bluetooth hygrometers, and portable handheld vibration meters. The products provide real-time weather data, monitor indoor air quality, regulate humidity in HVAC systems, and diagnose vibration-related issues in machinery. The company serves various industries, such as food and beverage, building inspection, industrial hygiene, oil and gas, and laboratories.
Monarch Instrument, founded in Amherst, New Hampshire, in 1977 is a supplier of portable speed measurement products such as tachometers and stroboscopes. The company's product portfolio includes sensors, data loggers sound generators, recorders and vibration meters. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company also provides services including national distribution, product selection, customized services, technical support and customer service.
Founded in 1989, STI Vibration Monitoring is a world leader in the manufacturing and supply of vibration monitoring systems and accessories for predictive maintenance. STI specializes in low-cost alternatives to large "rack based" equipment by introducing single channel transmitters and monitors for vibration, position, and temperature, allowing standard, balance of plant equipment an affordable and reliable monitoring alternative. In addition, STI offers a complete line of accelerometers, extension cables, BNC junction boxes, test equipment, mounting hardware, and complete Machinery Monitoring Systems to support your sites maintenance program. Save time on your current walk around program by using permanent mounted accelerometers and BNC boxes for local connections to the machine’s sensors. Improvements in data reliability, acquisition time and analysis will be immediate.
Meggitt Sensing Systems - Wilcoxon Research, founded in 1960 and headquartered in Frederick, Maryland, specializes in vibration monitoring products. Its facility houses a wide range of modern manufacturing, assembly, and test equipment, ranging from precision machinery for vibration sensor components to custom-built machinery designed for accelerometer fabrication. Its solutions are integral to predictive maintenance and condition monitoring programs, encompassing accelerometers, vibration transmitters, velocity sensors, connector assemblies, and enclosures. The company is also ISO 9001:2015 certified for its design, assembly, and distribution processes.
Maul-Theet GmbH, based out of Berlin, Germany, is a developer and manufacturer of tools for vibration measurement, analysis, and calculation. The company provides solutions for permanent recording of vibrations and shock events in buildings and machinery, underwater ship noise pollution measurement, and testing systems used in product development and manufacturing. Its products include automatic modal-impulse hammers, data acquisition software, and rotational-speed sensors. The company's services include consulting, custom software development, and structural dynamic calculations.
Cirrus Research plc is a manufacturer of noise measurement instruments. Established in 1970, the company is headquartered in Hunmanby, United Kingdom. The company's main activities encompass designing and producing noise measurement and monitoring instruments. Its product range includes noise nuisance recorders, environmental noise monitors, vibration meters, sound level meters, noise dosimeters, and noise measurement software. The company serves industries such as environmental, occupational health, and construction and its applications include Noise At Work, Environmental, and Noise Nuisance. Cirrus Research offers services like calibration and technical support.
Casella CEL, Inc., founded in the UK in 1799, is a manufacturer of occupational and environmental monitoring equipment for the benefit of workers' health. The company's product portfolio includes noise monitoring, dust monitoring, vibration monitoring, perimeter monitoring, and boundary monitoring solutions. The company serves industries such as manufacturing, construction, mining, and public facilities to assess exposure levels to improve worker and community health. It uses eminent figures including David Livingstone and Charles Darwin with instrumentation for exploration and scientific work.
Pulsar Instruments Plc is a British manufacturer specializing in noise measurement equipment established in 1969 and based in Yorkshire, England. The company produces various sound level meters, vibration meters, and acoustic calibrators for monitoring or measuring noise levels. It also offers personal noise exposure meters, noise activated warning signs that signal when wearing hearing protection is necessary, and audiometry equipment for hearing screening purposes. The company provides various training courses, as well as product recalibration and equipment rental services.
Spectrum Instrumentation, established in 1989 and based in Grosshansdorf, Germany, is a manufacturer of PC measurement technology such as signal capture and signal generation. The company's main products are digitizers, stand-alone Ethernet devices (LXI), and arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs) that are available as PC cards (PCIe and PXIe). The company also offers software support including drivers for operating systems, 3rd party softwares, and different Linux distributions. Spectrum's customers are international industrial companies, universities, and institutions.
MOON’s is headquartered in Shanghai, China. MOON’s is a manufacturer or motion control products. Among these products are stepper drives and motors, brushed and brushless DC motors, servo drives and motors, integrated motors, BLDC drives, lighting drivers and control products, and condition monitoring products. MOON’s has achieved ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certification.
Hansford Sensors, founded in 2006 and headquartered in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in vibration monitoring equipment and accessories. Serving sectors like mining, metals, oil and gas, power, and food and beverage, their offerings encompass accelerometers, vibration transmitters, switches, meters, and mounting accessories. These products are pivotal for detecting, measuring, and analyzing vibration levels and frequencies in machinery and equipment. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management system.
JFE Advantech Co.,Ltd. was established in 1973 and is a manufacturer of water instruments and measuring devices based in Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan. The company produces various products such as submerged level detectors, ultrasonic pulse coherent flowmeters, optical dissolved oxygen meters, electromagnetic flow velocity meters, and comprehensive water quality meters. The products have been used in various applications including sewage treatment plants, agricultural water systems, factory drainage, hydroelectric power plant, and deep wells management. The company have been certified with ISO 9001 for the water instruments and measuring products in 1995.
IMV CORPORATION, established in 1957, is a Japanese manufacturer headquartered in Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka, specializing in environmental testing, measurement, and analysis equipment for vibration-related applications. The company offers a range of products including amplifier vibration controllers, vibration sensors, vibration test systems or shakers, reliability evaluation and measuring devices, as well as amplifier replacement equipment and seismometers. These products serve various industries, including aerospace, automotive, railways, and transportation sectors. Alongside its product offerings, the company provides services that include the rental of vibration test machines, allowing customers to rent machines for use at specific locations or at the company's facilities, operating the equipment independently.
Founded in 1944, Rion Corporation, based in Tokyo's Kokubunji City, is a precision equipment manufacturer. It specializes in three main sectors: environmental measurement instruments for noise and vibration analysis, medical equipment for hearing tests and hearing aids, and particle counters for semiconductor and pharmaceutical cleanliness measurement. Rion boasts significant market share in Japan, driven by its advanced technology and service excellence. In environmental measurement instruments, it offers noise meters, vibration meters, and frequency analyzers. In 2022, Rion expanded its environmental division by acquiring Norsonic AS, a prominent noise meter manufacturer. The company caters to diverse customers worldwide, including government agencies, research institutions, manufacturing industries, and R&D departments. With eight subsidiary companies (five in Japan and three overseas) and a global agent network spanning approximately 60 countries, Rion Corporation maintains a strong global presence.
HUATEC Group, established in 2000, based in Beijing, China, is a reputable manufacturer and supplier of testing instruments. The company products portfolio includes a variety of metal and non-metal testing equipment, such as portable hardness tester, micro hardness tester, portable X-ray flaw detector, digital ultrasonic flaw detector, and ultrasonic thickness gauge, among others. Their employees include highly trained engineers for sales and services who offer satisfactory products and prompt services to home and abroad customers. The company has two sister factories located in the area of Beijing, Liaoning, Shandong, and Guangzhou.
ACD Machine Control Company is a manufacturer of vibration monitoring and air velocity monitoring instruments that was established in 1976 and is headquartered in Maharashtra, India. Its main activity is the manufacturing of machines such as Field Dynamic Balancing Machine, Dynamic Balancing Machine, Low Oil Level Switch for GearbBoxes, Electronic Vibration Switches and, Vibration and Sound Level Meters. ACD Machine Control’s products include electronic vibration switches, vibration meters, and wind data loggers. Its products are used by several industries, as diverse as manufacturing, construction, and power generation. The company also offers a wide range of services, including calibration, repair, and training.
TMTECK, founded in Beijing, China, in 2006 is a manufacturer of Ultrasonic Transducers and Coating Thickness Gauges. The company's product portfolio includes ultrasonic transducers that utilize the advanced technology to detect flaws and measure material thickness, ultrasonic testing equipment for flaw detection, material characterization, and thickness measurement and Accessories. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, and Custom Manufacturing.
SIOS Meßtechnik GmbH, founded in 1991, is a measurement system manufacturer headquartered in Ilmenau, Germany. The company specializes in a range of measuring devices, including optical, tactile, and laser interferometric equipment, for ultra-precision measurement tasks. Its product lineup features laser vibrometers, stabilized helium-neon (HeNe) lasers, and machines for nanopositioning and nano-measuring. The company also offers gauging probes, air temperature sensors, and climate measurement stations. Supported by comprehensive metrology software, these devices are designed for precise angle, vibration, and force measurements among other capabilities. They are widely applied in calibration, mechanical engineering, and nanometrology, serving diverse industries and scientific disciplines.
Tokyo Dengyo Engineering Co., Ltd., founded in 1964 with headquarters in Sagamihara City, Japan, is a manufacturer of precision measuring equipment and devices. The company's product line includes portable vibration meters, multi-channel vibration monitors, non-contact vibration meters, and telemeter temperature and torque measuring systems. These products are used for vibration monitoring systems in industrial plants and are common in LNG plants, as well as for temperature-measuring systems for melting furnaces. The company serves markets that include agriculture, chemical processing, gas and oil, construction, and waste processing.
Multi Measuring Instruments Co., Ltd. was founded in Chiba, Japan in 1986 and is headquartered in Tokyo. As per its namesake, Multi offers a vast array of measuring and testing equipment used across a number of industries. Some of their offerings include voltage meters, network testers, lux meters, cable locators, sound meters, various thermometers, gas analyzers, and water quality meters. Multi Measuring Instruments has a mission for its products to improve the global environment by detecting inefficiencies and leaks, developing products that will be useful for solar and wind power generation.
ACO Co., Ltd., established in 1972 and headquartered in Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer, distributor, and exporter of sound & vibration measuring instruments and sensors. The company manufactures high-temperature specification, preamplifier integrated, and measurement condenser microphones in various sizes including, ⅛ inch, ⅙ inch, ¼ inch, ½ inch, and 1-inch, which are utilized in construction and medical industries. ACCO also manufactures various vibration products including vibration level meters, acceleration pickups, vibration calibrators, as well as acoustic products such as ear simulators, windscreens, sound calibrators, windscreens, and infrasonic meters & sensors.
DONGGUAN LONROY EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD, founded in China, is a supplier of test machines. The company's product portfolio includes Universal Testing Machines used for tension, compression, flexure, and other mechanical property tests, Environmental Testing Equipment used for simulating extreme conditions like temperature, humidity, and vibration, Electrical and Electronics Testing used for electrical safety, EMI/EMC testing, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) used for inspecting materials and components without causing damage. It also offers training, calibration, maintenance, and technical support services.
CEMB, founded in Italy in 1946, is a supplier of vertical axis and horizontal axis balancing machines. The company's product portfolio includes equipment designed to balance various rotating components like fans, rotors, turbines, and more. These machines are used when the primary imbalance is along the horizontal axis. Applications include balancing crankshafts, car wheels, and other components where horizontal balance is critical. It also offers fer additional services, including installation, training, and maintenance for the equipment.
BeijingTopsky Intelligent Equipment Group Co., Ltd, founded in China in 2003, is a supplier of safety equipment. The company's product portfolio includes high-end equipment such as unmanned aerial vehicles, unmanned ships, emergency rescue equipment, law enforcement equipment, and coal mine safety equipment. It serves markets such as the military, police, firefighting, law enforcement agencies, and mines. It exports to more than 20 countries and regions such as America, France, Australia, Italy and so on.
Polytec GmbH, founded in the United States in 1967, is a supplier of high-performance optical measurement systems. The company's product portfolio includes interferometers, spectrometers, optical profilometers, and other specialized equipment designed to capture, analyze, and measure optical properties. Its products are used in various applications, including research, quality control, and testing across industries such as manufacturing, optics, electronics, and more. The company has offices in offices in Europe, the United States, and Japan.
Orutika is an independent second-hand test equipment supplier, founded in 2004, and is located in Machida-City, Tokyo, Japan. It specializes in the sale of used electronic test and measuring instruments such as frequency counters, spectrum analyzers, and digital communication testers. It also offers CW generators, sweep oscillators, and audio test equipment. The company tests and calibrates each instrument, performs all necessary repairs, and provides a set of standard accessories such as conversion adapters, and cables.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metrix Instrument Co. LP |
10.8%
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| 2 | CEMB USA |
5.4%
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| 3 | PROFESS, spol. s r.o. |
5.4%
|
| 4 | Monarch Instrument |
5.4%
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| 5 | Benstone Instruments USA |
4.3%
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| 6 | Ludeca, Incorporated |
4.3%
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| 7 | Sper Scientific Ltd |
4.3%
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| 8 | Spectrum Instruments Ltd |
3.2%
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| 9 | Meggitt Sensing Systems - Wilcoxon Research |
3.2%
|
| 10 | STI Vibration Monitoring Inc. |
3.2%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the portable vibrometer page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
10 | 25.0% |
|
China
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7 | 17.5% |
|
United Kingdom
|
5 | 12.5% |
|
Japan
|
5 | 12.5% |
|
Germany
|
3 | 7.5% |
|
India
|
2 | 5.0% |
Canada
|
2 | 5.0% |
Czech Republic
|
1 | 2.5% |
| Nigeria | 1 | 2.5% |
France
|
1 | 2.5% |
| Estonia | 1 | 2.5% |
Sweden
|
1 | 2.5% |
|
Italy
|
1 | 2.5% |
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