ISO Standards

Std. Description
1 1925, 4th Edition, Mechanical Vibration – Balancing – Vocabulary
2001

2 1940/1, 1st Edition, Mechanical Vibration – Balance quality requirements of rigid

1986 rotors –
Part 1: Determination of permissible residual unbalance.

3 1940-2, 1st Edition, Mechanical Vibration – Balance quality – requirements of rigid

1997 rotors – Part 2: Balance Errors.

4 7919-1, 2nd Edition, Mechanical vibration of non-reciprocating machine –

1996 Measurements on rotating shafts and evaluation criteria – Part 1
General Guidelines.

5 7919-2, 1st Edition, Mechanical vibration of non-reciprocating machine –

1996 Measurements on rotating shafts and evaluation criteria – Part 2:
Large land-based steam turbine generating sets.

6 7919-3, 1st Edition, Mechanical vibration of non-reciprocating machine –

1996 Measurements on rotating shafts and evaluation criteria – Part 3:
Coupled industrial machines.

7 7919-4, 1st Edition, Mechanical vibration of non-reciprocating machine –

1996 Measurements on rotating shafts and evaluation criteria – Part 4:
Gas turbine sets.

8 7919-5, 1st Edition, Mechanical vibration of non-reciprocating machine –

1997 Measurements on rotating shafts and evaluation criteria – Part 5:
Machine sets in hydraulic power generating and pumping plants.

9 8528-9, 1st Edition, Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating

1995 current generating sets – Part 9: Measurement and evaluation of
mechanical vibrations.

10 8579-2, 1st Edition, Acceptance code for gears – Part 2: Determination of mechanical
1993 vibrations of gear units during acceptance testing.

11 10816-1, 1st Mechanical vibration – Evaluation of machine vibration by

Edition, 1995 measurements on non-rotating parts – Part 1: General
guidelines.

12 10816-2, 1st Mechanical vibration – Evaluation of machine vibration by

Edition, 1996 measurements on non-rotating parts – Large land based steam
turbine generator sets in excess of 50 MW.

13 10816-3, 1st Mechanical vibration – Evaluation of machine vibration by

Edition, 1998 measurements on non-rotating parts – Part 3: Industrial
machines with nominal power above 15 kW and nominal speeds
between 120 rpm and 15000 rpm when measured in-situ

14 10816-4, 1st Mechanical vibration – Evaluation of machine vibration by

Edition, 1998 measurements on non-rotating parts – Part 4: Gas turbine driven
sets excluding aircraft derivatives.
15 10816-5, 1st Mechanical vibration – Evaluation of machine vibration by
Edition, 2000 measurements on non-rotating parts – Part 5: Machine sets in
hydraulic power generating and pumping plants.

16 10816-6, 1st Mechanical vibration – Evaluation of machine vibration by

Edition, 1995 measurements on non-rotating parts – Reciprocating machines
with power ratings above 100 kW.
2 ISO 1940/1 Mechanical Vibration – Balance quality requirements of
rigid rotors – Part 1: Determination of permissible residual unbalance.

Uper
eper 
m

where;
eper is the permissible residual specific unbalance value
Uper is the permissible residual unbalance
m is the mass of the rotor
 is the rotor speed in radians per second

Section 6.2 Table 1

Balance Product Rotor Types
Quality of eper X 
Grade
G4000 4000 Crankshaft/drives of rigidly mounted marine diesel
engines with uneven number of cylinders.
G1600 1600 Crankshaft/drives of rigidly mounted large two-cycle
engines.
G630 630 Crankshaft/drives of rigidly mounted large four-cycle
engines.
Crankshaft/drives of elastically mounted marine
diesel engines.
G250 250 Crankshaft/drives of rigidly mounted fast four cylinder
engines.
G100 100 Crankshaft/drives of fast diesel engines with six or
more cylinders.
Complete engines for cars, trucks and locomotives.
G40 40 Car wheels, rims, wheel sets, drive shafts.
Crankshaft/drives of elastically mounted fast four-
cycle engines with six or more cylinders.
Crankshaft/drives of engines of cars, trucks and
locomotives.
G16 16 Drive shafts (propeller shafts, cardan shafts) with
special requirements.
Parts of crushing machine.
Parts of agricultural machinery.
Individual components of engines for cars, trucks and
locomotives.
Crankshaft/drives of engines with six or more
cylinders under special requirements.
G6.3 6.3 Parts of process plant machines.
Marine main turbine gears (merchant service).
Centrifuge drums.
Paper machinery rolls; print rolls.
Fans.
Assembled aircraft gas turbine rotors.
Flywheels.
Pump impellers.
 Machine-tool and general machinery parts.
Medium and large electric armatures (>80 mm
diameter) without special requirements.
Small electric armatures, in vibration insensitive
applications and/or with vibration isolating mountings.
Individual engine components under special
requirements.
G2.5 2.5 Gas and steam turbines, including marine main
turbines.
Rigid turbo-generator rotors.
Computer memory drums and discs.
Turbo-compressors.
Machine-tool drives.
Medium and large electric armatures with special
requirements.
Small electric armatures, not qualifying for G6.3.
Turbine driven pumps.
G1 1 Tape recorder and phonograph drives.
Grinding machine drives.
Small electric armatures with special requirements.
G0.4 0.4 Spindle, discs, and armatures and precision grinders.
Gyroscopes.
4 Mechanical vibration of non-reciprocating machine – Measurements on
rotating shafts and evaluation criteria – Part 1: General Guidelines.

Section 3.2.2
The total combined electrical and mechanical runout, as measured by
the transducer, should not exceed 25% of the allowable vibration
displacement in accordance with Annex A, or 6 m, whichever is
greater.

Section 5.2
a) When the vibration of the structure, on which the shaft relative
transducer is mounted is small (i.e. less than 20% of the relative shaft
vibration), either the relative shaft vibration or absolute shaft vibration
may be used as a measure of the shaft vibration;
b) When the vibration of the structure, on which the shaft relative
transducer is mounted is 20% or more of the relative shaft vibration,
the absolute shaft vibration shall be measured and, if found to be larger
than the relative shaft vibration, it shall be used as a measure of the
shaft vibration.
5 Mechanical vibration of non-reciprocating machine – Measurements on
rotating shafts and evaluation criteria – Part 2: Large land-based steam
turbine generator sets.

Scope
Large land-based steam turbine generator sets for power stations,
having rated speeds in range of 1500 rpm to 3600 rpm, and power
outputs greater than 50 MW.

Annex A Section A.2.1

Zone A: The vibration of newly commissioned machines would
normally fall under this zone.

Zone B: Machine with vibration within this zone are normally

considered acceptable for unrestricted long term operation.

Zone C: Machines with vibration within this zone are normally

considered unsatisfactory for long-term continuous operation.
Generally, the machine may be operated for a limited period in this
condition until a suitable opportunity arises for remedial action.

Zone D: Vibration values within this zone are normally considered to

be of sufficient severity to cause damage to the machine.

Annex A, Table A.1 – Recommended values for maximum relative

displacement of the shaft for large steam turbine generator sets at the
zone boundaries in m pk-pk.
Zone Shaft rotational speed, rpm
Boundary 1500 1800 3000 3600
Maximum relative displacement of shaft
A/B 100 90 80 75
B/C 200 185 165 150
C/D 320 290 260 240

Annex A, Table A.2 – Recommended values for maximum absolute

displacement of the shaft for large steam turbine generator sets at the
zone boundaries in m pk-pk.
Zone Shaft rotational speed, rpm
Boundary 1500 1800 3000 3600
Maximum absolute displacement of shaft
A/B 120 110 100 90
B/C 240 220 200 180
C/D 385 350 320 290
6 Mechanical vibration of non-reciprocating machine – Measurements on
rotating shafts and evaluation criteria – Part 3: Coupled industrial
machines.

Scope
Coupled industrial machines with fluid film bearings, having maximum
continuous rated speeds in range of 1000 rpm to 30000 rpm, and not
limited by size and power, comprising;
- steam turbines
- turbocompressors
- turbopumps
- turbogenerators
- turbofans
- electric drives and associated gears where relevant.

Annex A Section A.2.1

Zone A: The vibration of newly commissioned machines would
normally fall under this zone.

Zone B: Machine with vibration within this zone are normally

considered acceptable for unrestricted long term operation.

Zone C: Machines with vibration within this zone are normally

considered unsatisfactory for long-term continuous operation.
Generally, the machine may be operated for a limited period in this
condition until a suitable opportunity arises for remedial action.

Zone D: Vibration values within this zone are normally considered to

be of sufficient severity to cause damage to the machine.

Zone boundary A/B ex

4800
S ( p  p)  m pk-pk
n

Zone boundary B/C

9000
S ( p  p)  m pk-pk
n

Zone boundary C/D

13200
S ( p  p)  m pk-pk
n
Where n is the shaft rotational frequency in rpm.
7 ISO 7919-4 Mechanical vibration of non-reciprocating machine –
Measurements on rotating shafts and evaluation criteria – Part 4: Gas
turbine sets.

Scope
All gas turbine sets (including those with gears) with fluid film bearings,
outputs greater than 3 MW and shaft rotational frequencies from 3000
rpm to 30000 rpm. Aircraft derivative engines are excluded, since they
differ fundamentally from industrial gas turbine sets, both in the type of
bearings (rolling element bearings) and in the stiffness and mass ratios
of the rotor and support structure. Depending on the construction and
mode of operation, there are three principle groupings of gas turbine
sets:
- single shaft constant speed gas turbine sets;
- single shaft variable speed gas turbine sets;
- gas turbine sets with separate shafts fro hot gas generation and
power delivery.

Annex A Section A.2.1

Zone A: The vibration of newly commissioned machines would
normally fall under this zone.

Zone B: Machine with vibration within this zone are normally

considered acceptable for unrestricted long term operation.

Zone C: Machines with vibration within this zone are normally

considered unsatisfactory for long-term continuous operation.
Generally, the machine may be operated for a limited period in this
condition until a suitable opportunity arises for remedial action.

Zone D: Vibration values within this zone are normally considered to

be of sufficient severity to cause damage to the machine.

Zone boundary A/B

4800
S ( p  p)  m pk-pk
n

Zone boundary B/C

9000
S ( p  p)  m pk-pk
n

Zone boundary C/D

13200
S ( p  p)  m pk-pk
n
Where n is the shaft rotational frequency in rpm.
8 ISO 7919-5 Mechanical vibration of non-reciprocating machine –
Measurements on rotating shafts and evaluation criteria – Part 5:
Machine sets in hydraulic power generating and pumping plants.

Scope
Machine or machine sets in hydraulic power generating and pumping
plants where the hydraulic machines have speeds from 60 rpm to 1800
rpm, shell or shoe type sleeve bearings, and main engine power of at
least 1 MW.
Machine sets covered may be a combination of
- hydraulic turbines and generators,
- pumps and electrical machines operating as motors,
- pump-turbines and motor-generators,
including all auxiliary equipment (starting turbines or exciters lying in
shaft line).
This part is also applicable to turbines or pumps connected to
generators or electrical motors via gears and/or flexible couplings.
However electrical machines with speeds between 1000 rpm and 1800
rpm should be evaluated according to ISO 7919-3.
This part is not applicable to
- pumps in thermal power plants or industrial installations,
- hydraulic machine or machine sets having rolling element
bearings,
- hydraulic machines having water lubricated bearings.

Annex A Section A.2

Zone A: The vibration of newly commissioned machines would
normally fall under this zone.

Zone B: Machine with vibration within this zone are normally

considered acceptable for unrestricted long term operation.

Zone C: Machines with vibration within this zone are normally

considered unsatisfactory for long-term continuous operation.
Generally, the machine may be operated for a limited period in this
condition until a suitable opportunity arises for remedial action.

Zone D: Vibration values within this zone are normally considered to

be of sufficient severity to cause damage to the machine.
Fig. A.1 Recommended evaluation zones for the maximum vibratory
displacement in the plane of measurement, Smax, of hydraulic
machine or machine sets, valid for turbine operation within the
contractually permissible steady state load range, in m.
Rotational A/B B/C C/D
Speed
60 90 150 300
100 87 145 285
200 82 140 278
300 79 135 265
400 78 132 260
500 77 130 257
600 76 128 254
700 75 126 252
800 74 124 250
900 73 122 249
1000 72 120 248
1500 71 117 247

Fig. A.2 Recommended evaluation zones for the vibratory

displacement in the plane of measurement, Sp-p, of hydraulic machine
or machine sets, valid for turbine operation within the contractually
permissible steady state load range, in m.
Rotational A/B B/C C/D
Speed
60 165 272 550
100 160 260 530
200 150 250 500
300 147 245 490
400 142 242 480
500 140 240 470
600 138 238 460
700 137 236 455
800 136 235 453
900 135 234 450
1000 134 233 448
1500 132 225 440
9 ISO 8528-9 Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets – Part 9: Measurement and
evaluation of mechanical vibrations.

Scope
It applies to RIC engine driven AC generating sets for fixed and mobile installations with rigid and/or resilient mountings. It is
applicable for land and marine use, excluding generating sets used on aircraft or those to propel land vehicles and
locomotives.

Annex C
ENGINE RATED POWER OUTPUT VIBRATION DISPLACEMENT, Srms VIBRATION VELOCITY Vrms VIBRATION ACCELERATION, arms
SPEED RIC Generator RIC Generator RIC Generator
rpm kVA kW mm Value 1 Value 2 mm/s Value 1 Value 2 g Value 1 Value 2
mm mm mm/s mm/s g g
2000  rpm  15  12 - 1.11 1.27 - 70 80 - 44 50
 3600  50  40 - 0.8 0.95 - 50 60 - 31 38
> 50 > 40 - 0.64 0.8 - 40 50 - 25 31
1300  rpm  10 8 - - - - - - - - -
 2000 10 < kVA  40 < kW  100 - 0.64 - - 40 - - 25 -
50
50 < kVA  40 < kW  100 - 0.4 0.48 - 25 30 - 16 19
125
125 < kVA  100 < kW  200 0.72 0.4 0.48 45 25 30 28 16 19
250
> 250 > 200 0.72 0.32 0.45 45 20 28 28 13 18
720 < rpm < 250  kVA  200  kW  1000 0.72 0.32 0.39 45 20 24 28 13 15
1300 1250
> 1250 > 1000 0.72 0.29 0.35 45 18 22 28 11 14
 720 > 1250 > 1000 0.72 0.24 0.32 45 15 20 28 9.5 13
10 ISO 8579-2 Acceptance code for gears – Part 2: Determination of
mechanical vibration of gear units during acceptance testing.

Scope
Applies to a gear unit under test and operating within its design speed,
load, temperature range and lubrication for acceptance testing at the
manufacturer’s facility. The gear unit may be tested at another location
if agreed upon and operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
It does not apply to special or auxiliary drive trains, such as integrally
geared compressors, pumps, turbines, etc., and power take off gears.
11 ISO 10816-1 Mechanical vibration – Evaluation of machine vibration by
measurements on non-rotating parts – Part 1: General guidelines

Section 5.3.1
Zone A: The vibration of newly commissioned machines would
normally fall under this zone.
Zone B: Machine with vibration within this zone are normally
considered acceptable for unrestricted long term operation.
Zone C: Machines with vibration within this zone are normally
considered unsatisfactory for long-term continuous operation.
Generally, the machine may be operated for a limited period in this
condition until a suitable opportunity arises for remedial action.
Zone D: Vibration values within this zone are normally considered to
be of sufficient severity to cause damage to the machine.

Annex B
Class I: Individual parts of engines and machines, integrally connected
to the complete machine in its normal operating condition. (Production
electrical motors up to 15 kW are typical examples of machines in this
category).
Class II: Medium sized machines (typically electric motors with 15 kW
to 75 kW output) without special foundations, rigidly mounted engines
or machines (up to 300 kW) on special foundations.
Class III: Large prime movers and other large machines with rotating
masses mounted on rigid and heavy foundations which are relatively
stiff in the direction of vibration measurements.
Class IV: Large prime movers and other large machines with rotating
masses mounted on foundations which are relatively soft in the
direction of vibration measurements (for example, turbogenerator sets
and gas turbines with outputs greater than 10 MW).

Annex B, Table B.1 – Typical zone boundary lmits

Vibration Velocity Class I Class II Class III Class IV
mm/s rms
0.28
0.45 A
0.71 A A
1.12 B A
1.8 B
2.8 C B
4.5 C B
7.1 C
11.2 C
18 D D
28 D D
45
12 ISO 10816-2 Mechanical vibration – Evaluation of machine vibration by
measurements on non-rotating parts – Part 2: Large land-based steam
turbine generator sets in excess of 50 MW

Scope
Steam turbine generator sets exceeding 50 MW with normal operating
speed of 1500 rpm, 1800 rpm, 3000 rpm or 3600 rpm. It includes
steam turbines and generators which are directly coupled to a gas
turbine (such as combined cycle applications), but in such cases the
criteria of this part apply only to the steam turbine and generator.

Section 4.1.1
Zone A: The vibration of newly commissioned machines would
normally fall under this zone.
Zone B: Machine with vibration within this zone are normally
considered acceptable for unrestricted long term operation.
Zone C: Machines with vibration within this zone are normally
considered unsatisfactory for long-term continuous operation.
Generally, the machine may be operated for a limited period in this
condition until a suitable opportunity arises for remedial action.
Zone D: Vibration values within this zone are normally considered to
be of sufficient severity to cause damage to the machine.

Annex A: Evaluation zone boundaries

Shaft rotational speed, rpm
Zone Boundary 1500 or 1800 3000 or 3600
Vibration Velocity, mm/s rms
A/B 2.8 3.8
B/C 5.3 7.5
C/D 8.5 11.8
13 ISO 10816-3 Mechanical vibration – Evaluation of machine vibration by
measurements on non-rotating parts – Part 3: Industrial machines with
nominal power above 15 kW and nominal speeds between 120 rpm
and 15000 rpm when measured in-situ

Scope
Apply to machine sets with, for instance, steam turbine or electrical drives, having
power above 15 kW and operating speeds between 120 rpm and 15000 rpm
including:
- steam turbines with power up to 50 MW;
- steam turbine sets with power greater than 50 MW and speeds below 1500
rpm or above 3600 rpm;
- rotary compressors;
- industrial gas turbines with power up to 3 MW;
- pumps of centrifugal, mixed flow or axial flow type;
- generators except when used in hydraulic power generating and pumping
plants;
- electrical motors of any type;
- blowers or fans.
The following are excluded:
- large land based steam turbine generator sets with power greater than 50
MW;
- gas turbine machines with power greater than 3 MW;
- machine sets in hydraulic generating and pumping plants;
- machines coupled to reciprocating compressors;
- rotary positive displacement compressor (screw compressor);
- reciprocating compressors;
- reciprocating pumps;
- submerged motor-pumps;
- wind turbines.

Section 4.2
Two conditions are used to classify the support assembly flexibility in specified
directions:
- rigid supports;
- flexible supports
These support conditions are determined by the relationships between the machine
foundation flexibilities. If the lowest natural frequency of the combined machine and
support system in the direction of measurement is higher than its main excitation
frequency (most likely 1X) by at least 25% then the support system may be
considered rigid in that direction. All other support systems may be considered
flexible.

Section 5.1.1
Zone A: The vibration of newly commissioned machines would normally fall under
this zone.
Zone B: Machine with vibration within this zone are normally considered acceptable
for unrestricted long term operation.
Zone C: Machines with vibration within this zone are normally considered
unsatisfactory for long-term continuous operation. Generally, the machine may be
operated for a limited period in this condition until a suitable opportunity arises for
remedial action.
Zone D: Vibration values within this zone are normally considered to be of sufficient
severity to cause damage to the machine.
Annex A, Table A.1 – Classification of vibration severity zones for
machines of Group 1: Large machines with rated power above 300 kW
and not more than 50 MW; electrical machines with shaft height H 
315 mm.
Support Class Zone Boundary Displacement, Velocity,
m rms Mm/s rms
Rigid A/B 29 2.3
B/C 57 4.5
C/D 90 7.1
Flexible A/B 45 3.5
B/C 90 7.1
C/D 140 11.0

Annex A, Table A.2 – Classification of vibration severity zones for

machines of Group 2: Medium sized machines with rated power above
15 kW and up to and including 300 kW; electrical machines with shaft
height 160mm  H  315 mm.
Support Class Zone Boundary Displacement, Velocity,
m rms mm/s rms
Rigid A/B 22 1.4
B/C 45 2.8
C/D 71 4.5
Flexible A/B 37 2.3
B/C 71 4.5
C/D 113 7.1

Annex A, Table A.3 – Classification of vibration severity zones for

machines of Group 3: Pumps with multivane impeller and with separate
driver (centrifugal, mixed flow or axial flow) with rated power above 15
kW.
Support Class Zone Boundary Displacement, Velocity,
m rms mm/s rms
Rigid A/B 18 2.3
B/C 36 4.5
C/D 56 7.1
Flexible A/B 28 3.5
B/C 56 7.1
C/D 90 11.0

Annex A, Table A.4 – Classification of vibration severity zones for

machines of Group 4: Pumps with multivane impeller and with integral
driver (centrifugal, mixed flow or axial flow) with rated power above 15
kW.
Support Class Zone Boundary Displacement, Velocity,
m rms mm/s rms
Rigid A/B 11 1.4
B/C 22 2.8
C/D 36 4.5
Flexible A/B 18 2.3
B/C 36 4.5
C/D 56 7.1
14 ISO 10816-4 Mechanical vibration – Evaluation of machine vibration by
measurements on non-rotating parts – Part 4: Gas turbine driven sets
excluding aircraft derivatives.

Scope
Applies only to heavy-duty gas turbines used in electrical and
mechanical drive applications covering the power range above 3 MW
and a speed range under load between 3000 rpm an 20000 rpm. This
includes gas turbines directly coupled to other prime movers such as
steam turbines, but the evaluation of the steam turbine vibration is not
dealt with in this part. It also includes any driven equipment not
included in the exclusion list below.
The following are excluded from this part;
- gas turbines with power output less than or equal to 3 MW,
- gas turbine driven pumps,
- coupled steam turbines and generators with outputs less than or
equal to 50 MW,
- coupled steam turbines and generators with outputs greater
than 50 MW,
- coupled compressors,
- gearbox vibration.

Section 4.1.1
Zone A: The vibration of newly commissioned machines would
normally fall under this zone.
Zone B: Machine with vibration within this zone are normally
considered acceptable for unrestricted long term operation.
Zone C: Machines with vibration within this zone are normally
considered unsatisfactory for long-term continuous operation.
Generally, the machine may be operated for a limited period in this
condition until a suitable opportunity arises for remedial action.
Zone D: Vibration values within this zone are normally considered to
be of sufficient severity to cause damage to the machine.

Annex A Table A.1 Evaluation zone boundaries based on bearing housing /

pedestal vibration velocity valid for shaft rotational speed 3000 rpm to 20000
rpm.
Zone Boundary Vibration velocity, mm/s rms
A/B 4.5
B/C 9.3
C/D 14.7
15 ISO 10816-5 Mechanical vibration – Evaluation of machine vibration by
measurements on non-rotating parts – art 5: Machine sets in hydraulic
power generating and pumping plants.

Scope
Applies to machine sets in hydraulic power generating and pumping
plants where the hydraulic machines have speeds from 60 rpm to 1800
rpm, shell or shoe type sleeve bearings and a main engine power of 1
MW or more. The position of the shaft line may be vertical, horizontal
or at any arbitrary angle between these two directions.
Machine sets covered may be combined from;
- hydraulic turbines and generators,
- pumps and electrical machines operating as motors,
- pump-turbines and motor-generators.
- Auxiliary equipments.
This part is not applicable to the following;
- pumps in thermal power plants or industrial applications,
- hydraulic machines or machine sets having rolling element
bearings.

Section 5.2
Zone A: The vibration of newly commissioned machines would
normally fall under this zone.
Zone B: Machine with vibration within this zone are normally
considered acceptable for unrestricted long term operation.
Zone C: Machines with vibration within this zone are normally
considered unsatisfactory for long-term continuous operation.
Generally, the machine may be operated for a limited period in this
condition until a suitable opportunity arises for remedial action.
Zone D: Vibration values within this zone are normally considered to
be of sufficient severity to cause damage to the machine.

Annex A, Table A.1 – Recommended evaluation zone boundaries for

machines of Group 1: Horizontal machine sets with pedestal or end-shield
bearings mounted on rigid foundation, usually with operational speeds above
300 rpm.
Zone Boundary Pk-Pk Displacement, Velocity, mm/s rms
m pk-pk
A/B 30 1.6
B/C 50 2.5
C/D 80 4.0

Annex A, Table A.2 – Recommended evaluation zone boundaries for

machines of Group 2: Horizontal machine sets with bearing housings which
are only braced against the casing of the hydraulic machine, usually with
operational speeds less than 300 rpm.
Zone Boundary Velocity, mm/s rms
A/B 2.5
B/C 4.0
C/D 6.4
Annex A, Table A.3 – Recommended evaluation zone boundaries for
machines of Group 3: Vertical machine sets with bearing housings which are
only braced against the casing of the hydraulic machine, usually with
operational speeds between 60 rpm and 1800 rpm.
Zone Boundary Pk-Pk Displacement, Velocity, mm/s rms
m pk-pk
A/B 30 1.6
B/C 50 2.5
C/D 80 4.0

Annex A, Table A.4 – Recommended evaluation zone boundaries for

machines of Group 4: Vertical machine sets with lower bearing housings
braced against the foundation and upper bearing housings braced against the
generator stator only, usually with operational speeds between 60 rpm and
1800 rpm.
On upper bearing On all other main bearings
Zone Displacement, Velocity, Displacement, Velocity,
Boundary m pk-pk Mm/s rms m pk-pk Mm/s rms
A/B 65 2.5 30 1.6
B/C 100 4.0 50 2.5
C/D 160 6.4 80 4.0
16 ISO 10816-6 Mechanical vibration – Evaluation of machine vibration by
measurements on non-rotating parts – Part 6: Reciprocating machines
with power ratings above 100 kW.

Scope
Applies to reciprocating machines mounted either rigidly or resiliently
with power ratings of above 100 kW.

Annex A, Table A.1 – Vibration classification numbers and guide values for
reciprocating machines.
Grade Max. Overall Vibration Machine vibration classification
number
Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
m rms mm/s m/s2 rms
rms
1.1 17.8 1.12 1.76
1.8 28.3 1.78 2.79 A/B
2.8 44.8 2.82 4.42 A/B
4.5 71.0 4.46 7.01 A/B A/B
7.1 113 7.07 11.1 C A/B
11 178 11.2 17.6 C A/B A/B
18 283 17.8 27.9 C
28 448 29.2 44.2 D C
45 710 44.6 70.1 D C
71 1125 70.7 111 D D C
112 1784 112 176 D D C
180 > 1784 >112 >176 D