Sunday, June 17, 2012

Vibration Testing Equipment That Could Save You Money

By Kirk J. Seyler


The technological advances of vibration testing equipment has been significant so that equipment wear or structural fatigue can be detected much earlier. Halting production due to maintenance is costly for industries, but early detection of a problem keeps any cessation to a minimum.

With a full range of machine monitoring and equipment analysis technology, it's now possible to detect any troublesome situations up to 6 times faster. When vibration detector measurement and analysis equipment is coupled with a range of sensors and accessories, there is a confidence that machinery and structures are being monitored at maximal capability.

The MHC range of on-site condition monitoring equipment is effective, versatile and simple to operate. Very early stages of degradation are detected and with proprietary signal processing, the operator can determine the current condition of the machinery or structure. The versatility of the vibration testing equipment makes it capable of being used for high speed or low speed machinery, as low as 0.25 rpm (4 minutes per revolution). The distinguishing feature that makes the MHC series different is the sensors that incorporate a patented crystal arrangement that allows accurate communication between sensors. The clear transmission of signals provides for an accurate analysis and interpretation of the detected wear issue.

Depending on the application, the MHC sensor range extends from a simple transducer with integral preamplifier design through to microprocessor sensors that have such features as built-in alarm levels, fully processed outputs and built-in trend history. A variety of mounting possibilities are available: magnetic, adhesive, bolts or screws. If mounting is not an option, the MHC Memo 1000 series offers a handheld vibration testing device with installed sensors. For permanent applications and for continuous monitoring, the 2000 series of sensors has 10 VDC drives, and for lengthy coverage the 3000 series is the same except it has 24 VDC. The best sensors for slow turning equipment and intermittent operations are in the 4000 series, and the 5000 series has been developed for research and diagnostic applications with a bluetooth wireless version available.

The SIMPAL system is designed for structural monitoring to analyze early metal failure by identifying tiny vibrations. As structures are a static application, the SIMPAL vibration testing system is designed to record the progress of any deterioration over a period of time, and the findings can be viewed on a PC.




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