Meggitt (Maryland), Inc.    Germantown, MD 20876
Apr 08, 2013 By monitoring vibration in nuclear power plants, Wilcoxon 793R Series helps ensure continuous power generation and safety for personnel and equipment. Radiation-hardened units can tolerate cumulative radiation exposure of 1 x 107 RADs and can operate up to 248°F. To ensure reliable data output, Wilcoxon J9T2 cable assemblies feature Tefzel® coating for high energy radiation-resistant protection. Tefzel® meets IEEE 383 Standard and is approved for nuclear power plant use.

Convergence Instruments    Sherbrooke   Canada
Mar 29, 2013 Vibration Sentry RT includes 3-axis, +-16 g MEMS accelerometer, date/time clock, and non-volatile 64 or 128 Mb recording memory. Depending on settings, vibration signals/RMS levels can be recorded for months. Integrated oscilloscope and spectrum-analyzer functions can show vibration signals in real-time and allow observation of recorded data while recording is taking place. Supplied in weatherproof enclosure, datalogger works stand alone or connects to PC using USB adapter cable.

Kitagawa Div. North Tech Workholding, Inc.    Schaumburg, IL 60173
Mar 26, 2013 By measuring holding force of clamped jaws and RPM, wireless digital grip force gauge helps improve and monitor performance of chucks. Turning-center force sensor is available in 72 mm version capable of measuring 2- and 3- jaw chucks or 125 mm version that can measure 2-, 3-, and 4 jaw chucks. Sensor can be used to measure chuck when it is static or dynamic, increasing opportunities for accurate readings and preventative maintenance checks.

Siemens AG    Munich D-80333  Germany
Mar 14, 2013 Connected to digital input of Siplus CMS2000 condition monitoring system, VIB-MUX Module offers 8 interfaces for IEPE vibration sensors. System can be expanded with 2 VIB-MUX modules for up to 16 connections. Apart from vibration data, Siplus CMS2000 also records speeds and readings of pressure/temperature sensors via additional inputs. From continuous recording of sensor data, users can recognize early signs of wear and imminent failure of components by analyzing trend curves.

Riester    San Antonio, TX 78216
Feb 20, 2013 Clinically validated for use on both adults as well as newborns weighing as little as 1 kg, ri-vital® can simultaneously monitor blood pressure, pulse rate, blood oxygen level, and temperature. Temperature can now be measured with Filac 3000 oral/rectal thermometer, including probe dispenser, or IR thermometer used on ear. Carried as portable device or mounted on mobile stand, spot check monitor also features memory function for measurement readings and IR interface for thermo printer.

Quality Bearings & Components    New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Feb 12, 2013 Used to trend vibration levels on rotating process machinery, BETEX professional VibChecker model TB-C780201 has built-in probe and button-based operation and delivers portable vibration measurement in 10–1,000 Hz frequency range. Measurement results are immediately and automatically evaluated against ISO standards. Green, yellow, and red LEDs indicate vibration severity, while real-time FFT spectrum is produced for pattern recognition. Results can be stored for documentation and follow-up.

Dytran Instruments, Inc.    Chatsworth, CA 91311
Dec 07, 2012 Suitable for low-to-medium frequency vibration applications, VibraScout™ combines USB triaxial DC response accelerometer, 15 ft 4-pin to USB cable assembly, VibraScout™ Data Acquisition Software, and VibraScout Post Processor software. Variable capacitance accelerometer operates from 3.8–6.0 Vdc with low-end frequency response down to DC (0 Hz) and upper frequency range of 1,100 Hz. With software, system provides real-time, 3-directional acceleration acquisition and temperature monitoring.

SKF USA, Inc.    Lansdale, PA 19446
Nov 15, 2012 Designed for rotating machinery with constant operating conditions, SKF Machine Condition Indicator periodically makes velocity measurements to keep track of overall machine health and highlight potential problems relating to misalignment and imbalance. Enveloped acceleration measurements are used to detect possible bearing degradation. In addition, device monitors machine operating temperature. Built-in intelligence enables measurement evaluations and helps avoid false alarms.

Phoenix Contact    Harrisburg, PA 17111 0100
Oct 26, 2012 Designed to monitor effective power consumed by motors, Contactron EMM uses data to analyze errors and provide early warning to controller. User can set parameters to detect dangerous operational conditions, such as overload, underload, pollution, and wear. In worst case scenario, EMM can shut down motor to protect system. With selectable tripping curves of class 10 to class 30, module provides full 3-phase motor protection. Up to 16 EMMs can be controlled with single Profibus gateway.

IMI Sensors, Div. of PCB Piezotronics    Depew, NY 14043-2495
Sep 21, 2012 Utilizing Echo™ Wireless Vibration Sensor and EchoPlus™ Wireless Junction Box to transmit vibration data to central receiver, Echo™ Wireless Vibration Monitoring System monitors overall health of critical machinery and provides immediate notification when warning or critical levels are reached. Both wireless options can be programmed to transmit data at predetermined interval. Accepting data from hundreds of sensors, receiver can relay data to computer or server running Echo™ Monitoring Software.

IMI Sensors, Div. of PCB Piezotronics    Depew, NY 14043-2495
Jul 12, 2012 Comprising Echo® Wireless Vibration Sensors, EchoPlus® Wireless Junction Box, plus receiver and software, Echo® Vibration Monitoring System uses Extended Range Radio Frequency technology and requires no gateways, mesh, or repeaters. System transmits at 0.75 mW Effective Radiated Power in unlicensed 900 MHz band and does not interfere with other wireless communications. Transmitted data set features overall vibration measurements scaled in acceleration, velocity, true peak, and crest factor.

Meggitt (Maryland), Inc.    Germantown, MD 20876
Jul 11, 2012 Designed for both route-based and permanent mount applications, Model 993B-7-M12 hosts 3 general purpose 100 mV/g vibration sensors with ±10% sensitivity tolerance. Unit features frequency range from 2-10,000 Hz on Z axis and 2-7,000 Hz on X and Y axes. Individual channel amplifiers minimize influence of out of band signals. Available with straight, coiled, and Teflon® coated cable options, Model 993B-7-M12 includes M12 connector and thick shell for resistance to impact.

Cyberoptics Semiconductor, Inc.    Beaverton, OR 97075 0276
Jul 10, 2012 Designed to meet future fab requirements, AVS450 Wireless Auto Vibration System travels through entire path of wafer to measure vibrations of wafer transfers in X, Y, and Z dimensions during semiconductor processes and fabrications. System reports real-time acceleration data so engineers can identify vibration anomalies. With Model AVS450, users can observe and optimize wafer, cassette, SMIF, and FOUP motions without exposing process areas to environment.

IMI Sensors, Div. of PCB Piezotronics    Depew, NY 14043-2495
Jul 03, 2012 Without requiring any gateways, mesh, or repeaters, Echo® Wireless helps users safely monitor health of critical machinery. Extended Range Radio Frequency (ERRF) technology is used to transmit long distances in typical plant environments. Comprised of Echo Wireless Vibration Sensors, EchoPlus Wireless Junction Box, receiver, and software, system transmits at 0.75 mW Effective Radiated Power (ERP) in unlicensed 900 MHz band and does not interfere with other wireless communications.

DeFelsko Corp.    Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Jun 15, 2012 By accepting fully interchangeable coating thickness, environmental, surface profile, and ultrasonic wall thickness probes that retain their calibration information, PosiTector gauge body facilitates conversion from coating thickness gauge to surface profile gauge, dew point meter, or ultrasonic wall thickness gauge. Standard and Advanced models feature built-in memory, onscreen statistics, and USB mass storage. Users can also upload stored measurements and generate customizable reports.

Columbia Research Labs., Inc.    Woodlyn, PA 19094
Jun 01, 2012 Series 961/960-TX sensors monitor vibration generated by military and commercial helicopter engines, transmissions, and airframes. Single-axis 961 incorporates integral 2-conductor shielded cable and is available with optional top mount 10-32 connector, and triaxial 960-TX has 3 miniature, mutually perpendicular vibration sensors mounted in ruggedized, machined housing. Both models integrate thick film electronic signal conditioning circuitry.

Sensonics    Berkhamsted Hertfor HP1 1EF  United Kingdom
May 03, 2012 Capable of monitoring 2 channels of bearing vibration, shaft vibration, or shaft position, DN26 G3 offers fully programmable signal conditioning with range of measurement algorithms and sensor modes. Dedicated speed monitor channel can also be utilized as phase reference for harmonic analysis of vibration signals. DIN-rail mounted unit features built-in intuitive color LCD display and menu driven facility to provide immediate viewing and access to settings and machine parameters.

Helm Instrument Company, Inc    Maumee, OH 43537
Mar 28, 2012 Able to accept input from up to 6 frame or in-die mounted strain gage sensors, PTM-4500 LoadGard can be used with most types of press machines. Built-in alarms prevent machine damage while high/low limits provide tooling protection and consistent part quality control. Embedded PC, signature display on color touchscreen, job recipe storage, SPC charting, and Ethernet connection are standard. Latter enables cloud computing via Helm WebView software.

Brüel & Kjær    Norcross, GA 30071-1588
Nov 28, 2011 Offered as subscription-based service, Construction Sentinel facilitates effective compliance monitoring at construction sites by combining noise and ground vibration monitoring. Solution also enables users to identify cause of vibration events by remotely listening to noise on site. Managed from same platform, service alerts users in real-time and automatically compiles and distributes reports that show compliance with legislation.

Lumetrics, Inc    Rochester, NY 14623
Oct 24, 2011 LumetriScan(TM) 360 can be used on medical tubing up to 36 in. long or balloons of almost any size. Fully automated, non-contact system allows product to be rotated 360° and can scan length of item to map thickness of entire body. In addition to OptiGauge(TM) IR interferometer with 0.1 micron accuracy, system uses Class 1 eye-safe 1,310 nm LED to obtain reflections off of every surface it encounters and measure multiple layers simultaneously.