M-E SYNERGY DOC-ELEC-012 | REV 3.0

The Electro-Erosion
Threat Vector

Shaft voltages as low as 1.0V cause Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) in bearings. The oil film breaks down, micro-arcs pit the white metal, and mechanical failure follows within 6 months.

CH1: SHAFT POTENTIAL
TIMEBASE: 5ms/div
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Diagnostic Protocol: "Ghost Vibrations"

How to distinguish mechanical unbalance from magnetic pull?
Toggle the spectrum analyzer below to compare signatures.

AMP
FREQ (Hz)
DIAGNOSIS: UNBALANCE
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Mitigation Strategy Simulator

Activate Counter-Measures

Deploy solutions to bring Shaft Voltage below 1.0V.

Grounding Brushes
Ag-C Passive Bleed
Insulated Bearing
Ceramic Break
Shaft Potential
1.80
Volts
DANGER: EDM IMMINENT