CommTest (historically Commtest Instruments Ltd.) is a prominent manufacturer of industrial equipment specializing in machinery health information systems, particularly vibration analysis and condition monitoring instruments. Founded in New Zealand in 1989, the company revolutionized proactive maintenance by creating high-precision, cost-effective instruments that help plants find mechanical flaws before catastrophic failures happen.
In 2011, GE Measurement & Control acquired Commtest. Its flagship hardware and software portfolios were integrated into the world-renowned Bently Nevada product line by Baker Hughes. Today, the name lives on through highly sought-after portable data collectors, analyzers, and companion asset management software. Core Technology and Function
Commtest hardware tracks the health of rotating machinery—such as electric motors, generators, pumps, fans, and turbines—using: Bently Nevada Commtest VB8 Vibration Analyzer
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