Andernach 13 juil. 2026 - At the SLG Plant Managers’ Conference 2026, Markus Feix, Head of Customer Training and Customer Hotline at Masa, provided insights into vibration theory and Masa Amplitude Monitoring – an analysis tool for concrete block and paver making machines. The key topics of his presentation have now been published in a feature article in BFT International (07/2026).

Masa Amplitude Monitoring has been developed to analyse the vibration behaviour of a machine’s vibrating table and detect irregularities at an early stage. The system uses sensors mounted at the four corners beneath the empty vibrating table to measure amplitudes and vibration patterns. The collected data is transmitted to the plant control system, where it is stored, visualised and compared with previous measurements. This enables plant operators to assess the condition of critical machine components and identify potential issues before they affect production quality.

A key focus of the analysis is the evaluation of amplitude balance and harmonicity. Uniform and harmonic vibrations are essential for consistent mould filling, homogeneous material distribution and reproducible compaction. Deviations can indicate wear of rubber buffers, damage to the vibrating table or other mechanical issues, all of which may negatively impact product quality and machine performance.

Visualisation via Masa Amplitude Monitoring: harmonic vibrations of the vibration table

In addition, it provides an outlook on future developments, including the application of advanced mathematical evaluation methods and AI-supported approaches for vibration data analysis.

The full article is available in BFT International 07/2026.