Machine vibrations and diagnostics the world of ISO

The paper gives an overview of the organization, standardization philosophy and existing standards within ISO, especially ISO/TC 108 “Mechanical vibration, shock and condition monitoring” concerning machine vibrations and vibration diagnostics. It gives a brief summary of the most important standards, i.e. the ISO 7919 and ISO 10816 series, and includes guidelines for usage. The paper highlights the actual status of major projects of ISO/TC 108/SC 2 “Measurement and evaluation of mechanical vibration and shock as applied to machines, vehicles and structures” and ISO/TC 108/SC 5 “Condition monitoring and diagnostics of machine systems”. The collaboration of ISO with other international standardization authorities (e.g. IEC of which the IEC series 60034 is well known) and national committees in the US and Europe are discussed.