Zones Class I Class II Class III Class IV

Zone A: The vibration of newly Up to Up to Up to 1.8 Up to 2.8

commissioned machines would 0.71 1.12
normally fall within this zone

Zone B: Machines with From From 1.12 From 1.8 From 2.8
vibration within this zone are 0.71 up up to 2.8 up to 4.5 up to 7.1
normally considered acceptable to 1.8
for unrestricted long-term
operation

Zone C: Machines with From 1.8 From 2.8 From 4.5 From 7.1
vibration within this zone are up to 4.5 up to 7.1 up to 11.2 up to 18
normally considered
unsatisfactory for long term
continuous operation.
Generally, the machine may be
operated for a limited period in
this condition until a suitable
opportunity arises for remedial
action
Zone D: Vibration values within Over 4.5 Over 7.1 Over 11.2 Over 18
this zone are normally
considered to be of sufficient
severity to cause damage to the
machine