VIBRATION MONITORING WITH MOTION AMPLIFICATION®

Detect the Undetectable

At Alphatec Engineering, we now offer state-of-the-art vibration monitoring services using Motion Amplification® technology, an advanced system that transforms subtle machine and structural motion into highly visible, real-time video data. This solution, powered by patented technology from RDI Technologies, allows us to identify root causes of faults that conventional sensors often miss, before they result in costly failures or downtime.

What is Motion Amplification®?

Motion Amplification® is a revolutionary video-based vibration analysis technique that uses high-resolution cameras and proprietary software to detect minuscule movements in machinery, structures, and foundations, movements that are often invisible to the naked eye.

By amplifying motion and overlaying it onto the original video, we can visualiSe resonance, misalignment, looseness, and structural weaknesses in a way that is both precise and intuitive.

Why Use Motion Amplification®?

Non-contact & Non-invasive: No need to shut down equipment or install sensors. Simply record, analySe, and diagnose.
Pinpoint Problems Quickly: From structural resonance to loose foundations or rotating machinery issues, Motion Amplification® shows you exactly where the problem lies.
Reduce Downtime: Detect issues early and fix them before failure occurs.
Comprehensive Diagnostics: Ideal for complex assets such as compressors, turbines, motors, gearboxes, and structural systems.
Quantifiable Data: Provides both qualitative video and quantitative frequency and displacement data for engineering analysis.

Applications in Industrial Environments

Motion Amplification® has become an indispensable tool across sectors such as:

Power generation (gas and diesel engines, turbines)
Cement and mining operations
Steel mills and heavy manufacturing
Oil & gas processing facilities
Maritime and offshore platforms

Wherever machinery must remain precisely aligned and foundations stable under dynamic loads, this technology provides a new dimension of clarity.

How Alphatec Integrates This Technology

At Alphatec, we specialise in foundation integrity and dynamic machinery support. With Motion Amplification®, we can now combine precision diagnostics with engineered repair strategies.

This service is available as part of:

Root-cause vibration investigations
Preventive maintenance assessments
Acceptance testing for new installations
Rework validation for failed foundations

Our trained specialists use certified RDI Technologies equipment to deliver fast, field-ready diagnostics supported by video evidence and expert analysis.