| Feature | ASME B106.1m (1985/R2017) | ISO 10816-3 (2009/2019) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | North America (legacy machinery) | Global (modern industry) | | Machine Types | General rotating & reciprocating | Specific groups (e.g., turbines, pumps, compressors) | | Foundation Treatment | Rigid vs. Flexible (simplistic) | Detailed classes based on machine power & shaft height | | Severity Criteria | Velocity (mm/s RMS) broad zones | Velocity with specific limits per machine class | | Current Usage | Declining but referenced in older specs | Industry default for new projects |
Place accelerometers on the bearing housing in three orthogonal axes (vertical, horizontal, axial). Asme B106.1m Pdf
Record broad-band vibration velocity (RMS). The horizontal measurement reads 7.1 mm/s . | Feature | ASME B106
The maintenance report cites: "Per ASME B106.1m, Clause 4.2, vibration severity is elevated to Zone C. Plan corrective balancing within 30 days." The horizontal measurement reads 7