Food & Drink Manufacturing Vibration Sensors & Monitoring

Improving Equipment Reliability in Food & Drink Processing with Vibration Monitoring

Improving Equipment Reliability in Food & Drink Processing with Vibration Monitoring

In food and drink manufacturing, maintaining continuous production while meeting strict hygiene, safety, and quality standards is critical. Unplanned equipment downtime can result in lost production, wasted product, and costly clean-downs. Hansford Sensors provides robust vibration monitoring solutions designed to help food and beverage manufacturers detect developing mechanical issues early and maintain reliable, efficient operations.

By implementing vibration monitoring as part of a predictive maintenance strategy, maintenance teams can identify faults before failure occurs, reduce maintenance costs, and extend the service life of critical processing equipment.

Key Applications in Food & Drink Processing

Hansford Sensors’ vibration sensors are widely used across food and drink production facilities, monitoring essential rotating equipment such as:

• Motors – Detecting bearing wear, imbalance, and misalignment to ensure reliable operation of production and packaging lines.
• Pumps – Monitoring vibration caused by cavitation, bearing defects, or mechanical looseness in process, transfer, and CIP systems.
• Fans & Blowers – Identifying early signs of imbalance and bearing degradation in ventilation, cooling, and drying processes.
• Gearboxes & Conveyors – Protecting drivetrain components from wear and misalignment to maintain smooth material handling and product flow.
• Mixers & Agitators – Monitoring vibration levels to ensure consistent mixing performance and prevent mechanical failures.

Food & Drink Manufacturing Vibration Monitoring Solutions

Hansford Sensors offers a range of vibration monitoring solutions suitable for both hygienic and industrial areas within food and drink processing plants:

• AC Accelerometers (e.g. HS-100 Series) – High-sensitivity sensors ideal for detailed vibration analysis and early fault detection in bearings and mechanical components.
• 4–20mA Vibration Sensors (e.g. HS-420 Series) – Scaled output sensors designed for continuous monitoring and direct integration with PLCs and control systems.
• Waterproof & Washdown Sensors – Sealed accelerometers suitable for wet, washdown, and high-humidity environments commonly found in food processing facilities.
• Enclosures & Junction Boxes (HS-JE & HS-SE Series) – Available in stainless steel and other industrial materials to protect connections and maintain system integrity in demanding environments.

These vibration monitoring solutions enable maintenance teams to make informed decisions, schedule maintenance efficiently, and minimise disruption to production schedules.

Built for Demanding Food & Drink Manufacturing Environments

Hansford Sensors’ vibration sensors are engineered for use in challenging food and drink production environments, where moisture, regular washdowns, temperature changes, and continuous operation is common. With stainless steel housings, high ingress protection, and proven reliability, our Food & Drink Manufacturing Vibration sensors deliver consistent performance without compromising hygiene or durability.

From raw ingredient handling to packaging and bottling, Hansford Sensors’ vibration monitoring solutions help food and beverage manufacturers maintain uptime, product quality, and operational efficiency.