VIBES = SERIOUS SERVICE^®

What do we do, in a nutshell?

We solve vibration, noise, balancing and performance problems on all types of equipment / machinery (listed below).

What specific services do we provide?

Vibration and sound / noise measurements on location

Total analysis of machinery, dynamics, air and water effect, sound, temperatures, misalignment, electrical and VFD's, foundations and connective parts, drive systems and pto, etc.

On-site dynamic balancing

Of anything that rotates, without major disassembly or machine downtime.

Accurate equipment support levelling and laser alignments

Inertia support pads, isolation springs, shafts, bearings, slide bases, jack shafts, couplings, pulleys, clutches, etc.

Lubrication analysis, evaluation and solutions

We are proud to represent Metalon and Kluber lubrication products.

Custom designed proven mechanical improvements or replacement

To existing problem machinery or systems.

Air movement equipment, complete and total servicing any make

Restorations of existing units and upgrading services, systems analysis and evaluation testing, air balancing of existing units and start ups of new equipment, any size any make.

Professional fan motor maintenance and troubleshooting

On all makes and types of variable pitch in motion axials fans: specialists on Woods, Joy, Sheldons, Aerovent, Chicago, Canadian/Buffalo, Novenco, Twin City, New York Blower, Evapco, Marley, BAC, up to 250 hp on location.

Experts on Markhot

Varimark mechanism repairs or conversions.

Experts on control positioners / actuator calibration and repairs

Honeywell, Johnson, Fisher, SKF.

VIV centrifugal fan balancing, complete repairs

And overhauls - all types.

Cooling tower complete service

On fan and motor, gearbox, drive pulleys, bearing and shaft replacements, etc. BAC, Marley, Evapco, etc.

What equipment / machinery do we work on?

Our business is devoted to solving vibration, noise, balancing and performance problems on the following:

VIBES-GUARD PdM PROGRAM^® - Machinery Vibration Monitoring, Trending Programs. Fault solutions is our specialty.

Machinery protection and maintenance programs. Condition monitoring contracts on any type or size machinery. Commercial, industrial or marine locations.

VIBES-GUARD PdM PROGRAM^® - customer training courses available. Contact us to learn more. Learn the basics for HVAC equipment PdM maintenance from experts.

We are professionals with combined 90 man years experience in balancing rotating equipment, vibration analysis, laser shaft alignment, NDT, machinery improvements and upgrades in Canada from Ontario to Vancouver Island.

Mechanical engineering technologist = vibration analyst / dynamic balancing specialist (electric motors, fans and blowers / systems, pt power / diesel automotive, diesel and gas engines / generators, turbines and driven equipment), air movement and variable pitch in motion equipment specialist, industrial millwright, electric motor mechanic, air systems balancing technician.

Education and Field Training: Garrett Sandwell, MET, CVA, ASNT 3, CEO of VIBES Corp

• Humber College, SAIT, & Industry Training Courses
• ACCU-VIB Industrial Services Ltd. Mississauga, ON. (Title achieved: Shop / Field Services Manager)

Areas serviced: Toronto and Southern Ontario

• WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRICAL - APPARATUS DIV - Calgary, AB. (Title achieved: Dept. Lead - Field Services Engineer)

Areas serviced: Southern Alberta & BC

• SHELDONS ENGINEERING, Calgary, AB., Cambridge, ON. (Title achieved: Dept. Lead - Field Services Engineer)

Areas serviced: Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia

Engineers

Senior Technologist 1: Garrett Sandwell, MET, CVA, ASNT 3 (CEO)
info@vibescorp.ca

Engineer 1: Ali Afazeli, M.Sc. Industrial Management & NDT
ali.afazeli@vibescorp.ca

Engineer 2: Ash Khalili, M.Sc. (Concordia) Building Sciences & IT
ash.khalili@vibescorp.ca

Engineer 3: Meisam Afazeli, Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
meisam.afazeli@vibescorp.ca

We work with other quality suppliers, technical, engineering, manufacturing firms on various levels and are honored and proud to be part of the back and forth best of the best sub contract trades teams in the lower BC mainland.

Vibration analysis & balancing courses - completed

• Remote Vibration Analysis = Data Collection = CLOUD = Engineering Evaluation & Reports (AZIMA/DLI a Fluke Reliability Company - VIBES Corp is Canada Support as of 2021)
• Entek/IRD, Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Vibration Analysis & Balancing
• Balance Technology Inc. - Shop Balancing Technology
• Balmac Inc. - Vibration Analysis & Balancing Technology
• DLI Engineering - Vibration Spectrum Analysis / Data Collection / Expert Alert Diagnostic Software
• Bruel & Kjaer - Vibration & Sound Technology
• Vibration Institute - Vibration Analysis Lev. 1 & 2. Correspondence
• ASHRAE - Air & Water Testing & Balancing Systems
• ASHRAE - Air System Design & Retrofit
• Training in progress = FLIR Thermal Imaging (ITC)

Factory training courses:

• Remote Vibration Analysis = Data Collection = CLOUD = Contract Engineering Evaluation & Reports (AZIMA/DLI a Fluke Reliability Company - Vibes Corp is Canada Support as of 2021)
• (Winnipeg, MB) JOY AXIVANE CP axial fans
• (Toronto, ON) WOODS VAROFOIL & AEROFOIL VPM axial fans
• (Cambridge, ON) Sheldons Axico & Centrifugal Fans
• (Columbus, Ohio), Balmac Inc. - Balancing Machines
• (Seattle, Wa) - DLI Engineering - Vibration Spectrum Analysis - DCX & ExpertAlert Software
• (Seattle, Wa) Fluxdrive INC. - Magnetic Adjustable Speed Drives & Couplings

Other training courses & experience

• MagnaDrive - Magnetic Adjustable Speed Drives & Cushion Torque Control Starts
• Update International Vibration Courses – ASNT Certification Level 1 & 2 & 3
• FLUXDRIVE Inc. Magnetic Adjustable Speed Drives, Sheaves, Couplings & Soft Start
• Buffalo Blower & Pumps - 1 HP - 350 HP Axial, Centrifugal Fans & Pumps
• MarkHot - 1 HP - 75 HP - Varimark (VAV) Centrifugal Fans
• Able Compressor Engineering / Samson Canada / Myson - Rotary Screw & Recipricating Compressors
• Westinghouse & ECM - Electric Motor Servicing and Troubleshooting
• CAT / Cummins / Detroit Diesel / ABB / Misc. - Excavators, Lumber Handling Equip., Gensets, Pulverizers, Engines & Large HP Motors
• BAC / Marley / Hudson / Evapco - Cooling Towers - Fans & Motor Servicing & Troubleshooting
• Engineered Air, Haakon,Trane, Carrier, York, McQuay, Misc. - Air Handling Unit Fans & Chillers
• Lo - Rez Vibration Control - Marine Engine Isolation Systems, Propeller Shaft Drive System Elastomer/Spring Element Couplings

Contact us

We are continuously improving our format and upgrading our knowledge to serve you better and look forward to your calls or e-mail at all times. We offer 24/7 emergency service.

Yours in Serious Service,

Garrett Sandwell, MET, CVA, ASNT 3
CEO