Blower Bearing Wear
Client
CIE LT Forge
Company operations
Metal-working facility for the automotive industry
Equipment type
Air-injection blower
Diagnosed issue
In October 2025, Sonora identified rising vibration spikes and a steady upward RMS trend on CIE LT Forge’s air-injection blower, indicating developing bearing wear. Maintenance later confirmed worn bearing seats, and the motor was replaced before the issue escalated into an unplanned failure.
Results
Early detection helped prevent an unexpected failure of the air-injection blower, allowing the motor to be replaced in a planned and controlled manner rather than through reactive repair. By avoiding unplanned downtime and production losses, the system ensured stable, uninterrupted operation and demonstrated its value in keeping critical equipment running reliably.