How Vibration Analysis and Balancing Training Prevents Failures
Preventing equipment failures begins with proper training. At Engineering Dynamics Pretoria, our vibration analysis and balancing courses are designed to improve team performance, reduce downtime, and align with your organisation’s strategic objectives.
With expert‑led sessions, you will gain practical skills to keep rotating equipment running smoothly and confidently.
ISO Category 1 Vibration Analysis Course
Duration: 4 days Location: Engineering Dynamics Training Centre, Lynnwood Ridge, Pretoria, South Africa Dates: 6–9 July and 5–8 October Price: R20 000 (VAT inclusive)
This ISO Category 1 course, based on ISO 18436‑2 standards, is the perfect foundation for anyone wanting to become a vibration analyst. It blends theory with hands‑on practice, ensuring you can apply knowledge directly in the field.
Course Highlights
Principles of vibration
Data acquisition and analysis
Fault diagnosis and corrective actions
Equipment testing and diagnosis
Certification: Pass the exam with 80% and receive your ISO Category 1 certificate.
Who should attend? Artisans, ConMon data collectors, rotating equipment specialists, and school leavers with mathematics.
Field Balancing Training
Duration: 3 days Location: Engineering Dynamics Training Centre, Lynnwood Ridge, Pretoria, South Africa Dates: 19–21 October 2026 Price: R15 525 (VAT inclusive, with proof of CAT 2 Vibration Course)
This course focuses on precision balancing techniques to save time and achieve accurate results in the field.
Course Highlights
Causes of unbalance and vibration overview
Balancing methods: polar plot, trigonometric, and instrument balancing
Sensor installation and hardware setup
Trial weight calculations and balancing sensitivity
Practical field balancing exercises
Certification: Pass the exam with 80% to earn your certificate.
Who should attend? Engineers and ConMon technicians.
Why These Courses Matter
By attending these courses, you will gain a complete skill set: the ability to detect problems early through vibration analysis and the expertise to correct them through balancing.
This combination ensures:
Longer equipment life
Reduced downtime
Improved operational efficiency
Take Control of Machine Health
Ready to secure your spot? Join us at the Engineering Dynamics Training Centre in Pretoria or request onsite training anywhere across Africa.
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