Packaging Equipment Vibration

[WARose]

The Situation: I got a call (since I am someone who does some consulting work for vibration problems, typically from equipment like compressors, fans, etc) about a vibration issue where a recently installed (secondary) packaging piece of equipment is causing some trouble to adjacent equipment. It won't be until Friday/Monday until I go out and look at it. (I've never worked with these people before so I haven't seen it.) Apparently the only thing connecting the source of the vibration to the point of trouble is a slab on grade.

My question: For those who are familiar with this type of equipment.....isn't this kind of unusual? My (limited) experience with packaging equipment is that it typically produces very low levels unbalanced forces. Is there any magic bullet as far as layout goes to avoid this problem (that I should look out for)?

 

[Strong]

Packaging equipment can include vibratory conveyors, feeders, and fillers. These all can produce high vibrations as compared to wrappers and sealers. Get ready to work on some form of shaker!

Walt