ANSI/AGMA 6000-B96

Specification for Measurement of Linear Vibration on Gear Units

This standard presents a method for measuring steady state filtered linear vibrations of a gear unit. Types of instrumentation, measurement methods, and testing procedures for the determination of linear vibration levels for specific types of gear units are provided. Vibrations limits at discrete frequencies are recommended for acceptance testing. It is not the intent of this standard to provide unfiltred limits. The recommended limits and conditions specified herein are intended as the vibration criteria for performance of the gear drive during the equipment manufacturer's test when specifically agreed to by the manufacturer and purchaser. This standard is specifically applicable to enclosed speed reducing or increasing gear drive units designed, rated, and lubricated in accordance with ANSI/AGMA product standards as indicated in 4.3 This standard does not apply to integrated systems, special or auxiliary drive trains or power take-off gears. Vibration amplitudes exceeding the recommendations of this specification for drives with flexible housings or on flexible supports may also be allowable if accounted for in the design. Acceptable limits for this type of equipment should be independently specified. However, if negotiated, this standard or others may be applied to such equipment.