Marine Vibration Sensors & Monitoring

Enhancing Reliability in the Marine Industry with Precision Vibration Monitoring

In the demanding and dynamic environment of the marine industry, where continuous operation and safety are paramount, the ability to detect mechanical faults before they lead to critical failures is essential. Hansford Sensors delivers reliable and robust vibration monitoring solutions tailored for marine vessels and dockside infrastructure, ensuring equipment uptime and minimising unplanned maintenance.

Applications on Board and Ashore

Hansford’s high-performance vibration sensors are engineered for both on-board marine applications and dockside machinery, including:

• Pumps – Monitoring for imbalance, cavitation and mechanical looseness to ensure reliable fluid handling in ballast, cooling and bilge systems.
• Fans & Ventilation Units – Detecting early signs of bearing wear and misalignment in essential HVAC and engine room systems.
• Gearboxes – Ensuring gear mesh integrity and identifying bearing degradation to prevent drivetrain failures.
• Generators & Alternators – Protecting against misalignment, imbalance and bearing defects to maintain consistent power supply.
• Propulsion Systems – Monitoring vibration in motors, couplings and shafts to protect critical propulsion components from misalignment and premature wear.

Vibration Monitoring Solutions

Hansford Sensors offers both offline and online vibration monitoring systems to suit various levels of criticality and budget. Solutions include:

• AC Accelerometers (e.g. HS-100 Series) – Designed for precision measurement of bearing and structural conditions across a wide frequency range.
• 4-20mA Sensors (e.g. HS-420 Series) – Scaled output sensors ideal for integrating with shipboard PLCs and alarm systems.
• Enclosures (e.g. HS-JE & HS-SE Series) – Built from stainless steel, polycarbonate or mild steel to withstand harsh marine environments.
• Switch and Connection Boxes – Allow for convenient data collection in hard-to-reach equipment installations.

These components combine to deliver a predictive maintenance strategy that helps maritime engineers and technicians make informed maintenance decisions, reduce downtime, and optimise performance.

Built for Harsh Environments

Hansford Sensors’ marine-grade accelerometers are housed in corrosion-resistant stainless steel with sealed electronics for ingress protection, ensuring reliable operation in salt-laden, high-humidity conditions typical of marine environments.