{"id":886,"date":"2014-10-16T20:18:04","date_gmt":"2014-10-17T01:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.wika.com\/us\/\/?p=886"},"modified":"2025-11-07T14:16:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T19:16:47","slug":"ways-prevent-gauge-failure-vibration-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wika.com\/us\/knowhow\/ways-prevent-gauge-failure-vibration-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Ways to Prevent Gauge Failure from Vibration"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just for starters, simply reading a gauge mounted to a vibrating piece of equipment can be difficult. Vibration also can move a gauge\u2019s pointer mechanism \u201coff zero\u201d \u2014 making readings inaccurate. If you don’t address vibration risks in your production lines, your gauges will wear out prematurely. That, in turn, will result in an endless, expensive cycle of replacements with gauges that are apt to be just as ill-suited to high-vibration settings.<\/p>\n

The dangers of vibration<\/h2>\n

In comparison to huge pieces of equipment, a gauge may seem to be a small concern. Yet, gauges are among the small details that, if not given proper attention, can leave you without information needed to address problems before they turn into larger ones. Gauges come in many different types, designs and levels of quality, so the most important consideration in selecting a gauge is matching it to its application. In fact, installing quality gauges appropriate for their setting is the best way to ensure both accuracy and long life. Doing so also cuts down on inventory and maintenance costs that \u00a0can increase when both inferior and mismatched gauges are seen as a low-cost solution.<\/p>\n

Three gauge designs that resist vibration<\/h2>\n

Gauge manufacturers use three major approaches to protecting gauges against vibration:<\/p>\n