New SKF Microlog Analyzer dBX for hazardous areas
Newly developed version extends condition-monitoring intelligence into potentially explosive atmospheres
DUE to growing customer demand, SKF have further strengthened their condition monitoring portfolio with a newly developed hazardous area version of their popular Microlog Analyzer dBX portable vibration analyzer. The new device is certified to IECEx, ATEX, Class I Division 2 and Class I Zone 2 standards and can safely perform condition-based maintenance in potentially explosive atmospheres.
‘The Microlog Analyzer dBX, paired with our comprehensive condition-monitoring solutions, delivers cutting-edge insight into the health of rotating assets – now extending that intelligence to hazardous areas. This powerful combination furthers SKF’s commitment to plant-wide condition monitoring with expanded reach and reliability,’ said Carl Tooj, head of condition-monitoring product lines and engineering at SKF.
By allowing predictive maintenance in hazardous areas, the new Microlog Analyzer dBX will help users avoid costly downtime and equipment failures, minimize unplanned maintenance, reduce operating costs, and raise rotational machinery reliability. It will allow high-precision, real-time condition monitoring in areas that were previously difficult to monitor. The device can be applied in industries where flammable gases, vapor, or mist may be present – reducing the risk of ignition and ensuring compliance with strict industry regulations.
According to SKF, the Microlog Analyzer dBX for hazardous environments delivers high-speed performance and field-ready durability. With MPA-in-a-flash data acquisition – three times faster than earlier models – and an integrated camera, it streamlines documentation and diagnostics in demanding conditions. Its intuitive touch and keypad controls, modular upgrade options, and advanced capabilities such as SKF gE bearing analysis make it a versatile solution for tasks such as impact testing, digital recording, and multi-plane balancing.
