Posted on November 18, 2025
Sometimes, even the toughest dredging equipment faces challenges you can’t solve with a quick fix.
One of our customers struggled with excessive vibrations in their dredge pump – so severe that it caused fatigue cracks and reduced capacity. Extra supports on the piping didn’t help. Operations were at risk.
That’s when our Measurements & Diagnostics team stepped in. In just one day onboard, our specialist performed focused vibration tests, worked with the crew, and found the real cause — gas pockets in the soil. This clear result led to a practical solution and showed how essential a good understanding of the operation is for accurate vibration diagnostics.
Read the full case study below: Excessive vibrations on a dredge pump
