Microlog Analyzer DBX: vibration diagnostics in practice for mine reliability teams
Reviewed by Tom Sullivan
First reported on Australian Mining
30 Second Briefing
Tablet-based Microlog Analyzer DBX from SKF delivers four-channel, 64 kHz vibration analysis for serious rotating-equipment troubleshooting and route-based data collection in mining plants. The rugged handheld unit combines high-resolution FFT, time waveform and envelope analysis with large onboard memory and app-based workflows for bearings, gearboxes and motors. For reliability engineers, the system enables faster root-cause diagnosis on critical assets such as crushers, conveyors and mills, reducing unplanned downtime and supporting condition-based maintenance strategies.
Technical Brief
- Route-based collection supports regular condition checks on guarded or inaccessible rotating equipment without intrusive inspection.
- Ruggedised design allows frontline maintainers, not just specialists, to capture high-quality data during normal rounds.
Our Take
SKF’s presence in multiple Australian Mining product pieces, including the earlier coverage of SKF Quick Collect (Dec 2025), signals a push to offer a tiered condition-monitoring ecosystem from entry-level handhelds to more advanced diagnostic tools like Microlog Analyzer DBX for mines without deep in-house reliability teams.
Within our 1096 Mining stories, relatively few product-tagged items are as focused on safety as the SKF features, suggesting that SKF is positioning its Australian offer less as generic maintenance hardware and more as risk-reduction infrastructure aligned with mine safety KPIs.
For Australian operations, deploying Microlog Analyzer DBX alongside simpler tools such as Quick Collect can support a progressive reliability strategy: start with broad screening on non-critical assets, then move high-value or safety-critical equipment into deeper vibration analysis without immediately resorting to external consultants.
Prepared by collating external sources, AI-assisted tools, and Geomechanics.io’s proprietary mining database, then reviewed for technical accuracy & edited by our geotechnical team.
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