Motion Amplification
High-speed video analysis that magnifies structural movement invisible to the naked eye into measurable displacement data.
How it works
Some faults hide in plain sight. A loose baseplate, a resonating pipe run, or a structure moving out of phase with the equipment bolted to it can be completely invisible to the naked eye — yet obvious once you can see it move.
Motion amplification uses high-speed video analysis to magnify structural movement into clearly visible, measurable displacement data, turning an invisible vibration problem into something you can point at, measure, and validate a fix against.
What our motion amplification covers
- Structural resonance identification
- Root cause investigations where multiple vibration paths exist
- Foundation and baseplate movement assessment
- Pipe and platform vibration visualisation
- Conveyor structural integrity evaluation
- Before/after validation of corrective actions
Signs it's time for motion amplification
A structural or piping vibration problem vibration analysis alone can't pin down
Unexplained fatigue cracking on brackets, guarding or supports
A need to visually prove a fix worked, not just measure it
Factory Acceptance Testing requiring structural verification
Common questions about motion amplification
How is motion amplification different from vibration analysis?
Vibration analysis measures at discrete sensor points; motion amplification shows the movement of an entire structure at once, on video — useful when a fault involves how components move relative to each other.
Can motion amplification find a fault vibration analysis missed?
Yes — it's often used specifically for root cause investigations where multiple vibration paths exist and a single-point sensor reading doesn't tell the whole story.
Is motion amplification useful for factory acceptance testing?
Yes — it's a strong way to structurally verify new equipment during FAT, before it's accepted and shipped to site.