Rank: Forum user
|
Hi all
I've been trying to track down some vibration data for some power tools we have but can't seem to find it! Anyone know of a good vibration database at all?
|
|
|
|
Rank: Super forum user
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Forum user
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Forum user
|
Operc is a site I also use regularly, but I generally find manufacturers technical specs are relatively easy to find on t'internet
|
|
|
|
Rank: Super forum user
|
If this is not new equipment you may be better of getting the levels actually tested.
|
|
|
|
Rank: Super forum user
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Forum user
|
Just to add to the responses, I recently carried out a very similar task, collated all vibration data and issued use times based on manufacturers guidelines, this was a new procedure for us so it was better than having nothing whilst we waited to get the actual HAVS survey carried out.
I must advise you not to use the manufacturers guideline, 9 times out of ten, when tested on-site the levels were miles out, all way higher than the manufacturers guide.
One company in particular, I actually called up, we use to "air wrenches" manufactured by a company that sounds similar to graper...they blatantly admitted that they would need to review their ratings due to the issue I raised, basically they were telling me on the specifications that on impact, the air wrench produced less vibration than a power drill (post HAVS tests proved this) It was as if the company in question knew the issue but needed to put "something" on paper.
Get a proper test done and me safe!
|
|
|
|
Rank: Forum user
|
Hi Pete, I'm in agreement regarding manufacturers data, it is notoriously unreliable, maybe use it as a guide at best, I would suggest that you actively measure the equipment in use, its amazing the differences you will find between manufacturers data, your measurements in 'free air' and also 'in use'. Also see what difference it makes when you change consumables such as a grinding disk from a different manufacturer. I would suggest that whichever value you decide upon that you add some safeguard in by overprotecting and increasing the value across all tools by a predetermined amount.
best of luck!
Nick
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.