Reference profile
- Designation
- ISO 20816
- Title
- Mechanical Vibration — Measurement and Evaluation of Machine Vibration
- Issuing body
- ISO
- Current edition
- [verify]
- Status
- Library record: published; official standard status [verify].
- Category
- Rotating Equipment
1
Overview
Standard for measuring and evaluating machine vibration on non-rotating parts and shafts, with acceptance zones A–D.
2
Scope & Applicability
Covers
- Vibration measurement
- Evaluation zones A–D
- Shaft & bearing housing
- Operational limits
Does NOT cover (exclusions)
- Exclusions are not documented in this library record. Confirm the official publication, neighbouring codes, the adopted edition, and jurisdictional boundaries before application.
3
Key Requirements
Lifecycle requirements
- Vibration acceptance
- Condition assessment
- Commissioning limits
4
Technical Details
Standard for measuring and evaluating machine vibration on non-rotating parts and shafts, with acceptance zones A–D.
Components: Shaft vibration, Bearing housing vibration, Evaluation zone.
Where to find it in the codeRefer to the official table of contents and the sections cited by the project specification; section numbering can vary by edition.
5
Engineering Notes
- Replaces much of ISO 7919/10816; zones A/B are acceptable, C is limited operation, D is damaging.
6
Related Standards
7
Source, Edition & Status
- Publisher
- ISO
- Edition Year
- N/A
- Industries
- Refinery, Petrochemical, Power, Oil & Gas
- Content Status
- published
- Last Reviewed
- 2026-07-01
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-01
- Verified By
- Engineering Reviewer
- Official Link
- N/A
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