Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Vibration Monitoring",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Sealed accelerometer raises reeliability from
Wilcoxon Research, which we summarised at the time by saying "The 787F accelerometer's integral cable is permanently mounted, eliminating a common concern that contaminants can penetrate the connector".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Human senses augment condition monitoring from
AV Technology: "An engineer's keen eye spotted a loose holding bolt on the compressor that could have soon resulted in thousands of pounds worth of damage and lost production for Shell".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Schaeffler (UK)
concerning its CNES Aquilla AE Pro
- take a look at Condition monitoring cuts downtime
which says: "CNES' Aquilla AE Pro acoustic emission monitoring system is a fixed system that is particularly effective at slow rotational speeds from 80 to 0.25rev/min".
Take a look also at the news release from AV Technology, Condition monitoring keeps pipeline running,
as well as Booklet makes sense of accelerometer ranges from Monitran,
and Condition monitoring as an insurance policy from Schaeffler (UK).
See also:
Small accelerometers suit hostile environments
(August 2007)
Inertial Aerosystems' analogue accelerometer modules have a +/-4V differential output or 0.5V to 4.5V single ended output, with an operating voltage of 9 to 32V DC
Monitoring system protects gearboxes
(July 2007)
Vibration monitor of geaboxes allows early detection of damage, preventing serious downtime
Cost effective predictive maintenance explained
(June 2007)
Brochure focuses on saving money on machinery health by using 4-20mA vibration data for cost effective vibration monitoring
Vibration transducer handles harsh applications
(May 2007)
The Environmental Equipments Model 1070 industrial vibration transducer is suitable for continuous machine condition monitoring applications where long-term signal reliability is essential
Connector offers performance/price compromise
(May 2007)
Hansford Sensors customers can choose either the MS series or the M12 connector on most of the company's range of vibration sensors
RFID added to vibration sensor
(May 2007)
Schaeffler is adding RFID technology to its FAG Detector III handheld vibration monitoring and balancing system
Vibration monitoring company completes merger
(May 2007)
Endevco is now part of the new Meggitt Sensing Systems (MSS) division of Meggitt
Accelerometer is sealed for industrial duties
(May 2007)
Shear-mode stud-fixing accelerometer is ideal for a wide variety of vibration monitoring duties in production and laboratory
Predicting failure with bearing vibration analysis
(April 2007)
Dr SJ Lacey, Engineering Manager of Schaeffler (UK) describes the use of vibration analysis as a tool in the early detection of bearing failures
Low-cost vibration alarm monitors equipment
(April 2007)
The VibeTracker provides an alarm when a preset vibration level is exceeded and a complete record of vibration levels stored on the internal EPROM memory
Vibration monitor works quickly
(April 2007)
Emerson's CSI 2130 Collector is the fastest, most powerful device available for periodic route-based data collection, reducing collection time by more than 50% compared with similar devices
Vibration transmitter suits online monitoring
(April 2007)
Wilcoxon Research's iT230 vibration transmitter with displacement output is ideal for cost-effective, online monitoring of machinery case vibrations
Monitoring system detects machinery faults early
(March 2007)
FAG ProCheck has been developed to help companies monitor vibration levels on critical rotating plant or machinery
Accelerometers suit automotive applications
(March 2007)
The 2260 range is designed as a cost-effective replacements to piezorestive accelerometers, but with higher accuracy levels
Accelerometers simplify installation
(March 2007)
Kistler Instruments Type 8702B and 8704B accelerometers are now available with Transducer Electronic Data Sheet (TEDS) to simplify installation and calibration
Website showcases vibration monitoring products
(February 2007)
Wilcoxon Research launched its new website displaying over 600 of the company's most popular vibration monitoring products
Wireless nodes aid condition monitoring
(February 2007)
Wireless nodes feature real-time streaming rates up to 4kHz, opening up new applications for radio-based sensor networks
Lubricated bearings keep gum making machines going
(January 2007)
By installing bearing lubricators and vibration monitoring equipment on its production machinery, chewing gum maker Gumlink has eliminated bearing defects and unplanned stoppages
High availability and reliability are network keys
(January 2007)
ABB has selected T-208 industrial Ethernet switches to connect the network for the new safety and automation system at the Nyhamna onshore gas processing plant
Signal conditioner helps spot bad vibrations
(January 2007)
Accelerometer signal conditioning module is a versatile, cost-effective alternative to traditional vibration monitoring instrumentation
Hybrid sensors measure force and displacement
(December 2006)
The Vishay Micro-Measurements hybrid sensors consist of foil strain gauges adhesively bonded to flat substrates made of metal, polymer, or composites
Appointments keep pace with continued growth
(November 2006)
Vibration monitoring specialist Monitran has made a number of key appointments in order to keep pace with its continued rapid growth
Contract covers naval hull vibration monitoring
(November 2006)
BMT Defence Services has teamed with Drumgrange to win the Royal Navy HVME (TR) contract, valued at more than GBP 1 million
Alliance expands vibration monitoring
(November 2006)
Emerson has expanded its vibration monitoring service through an alliance with RoMaDyn, the US based engineering expert in rotating machinery
French distribution for accelerometers
(October 2006)
Wilcoxon Research is working with Sensorex to provide the French market with accelerometers and condition monitoring equipment
Loggers rig up meaningful shock data
(October 2006)
Impact and environmental data recorders are installed on oil rig platforms throughout the USA
Expert control unifies plant systems
(September 2006)
Emerson Process Management has upgraded and unified combustion, turbine control and burner management systems at Pagbilao power station Units 1 and 2 with its Ovation expert control system
Egyptians opt for triple modular redundant control
(September 2006)
Invensys Process Systems will implement five Tricon triple modular redundant systems at a new plant being built for Egypt Basic Industries Corporation
Monitor helps reduce plant maintenance costs
(September 2006)
A handheld vibration monitoring and operational balancing device has helped the Armstrong DLW Group to reduced maintenance time from an average of 4.5 hours down to 30 minutes
Power plant picks digital architecture
(August 2006)
Emerson Process Management has received a contract to modernise the instrumentation and control systems for Unit 3 of the Karlshamn power plant in Sweden
Emerson Extends Vibration Monitoring
(July 2006)
Customers can now obtain advanced analysis of the condition of rotating equipment in all areas of their plants using the safety-rated CSI 2130 Machinery Health Analyser
Predictive intelligence prevents plant failure
(July 2006)
Machinery health management technologies have enabled BASF Antwerp to maximise plant output and reduce costs through the introduction of a maintenance strategy based on predictive intelligence
Vibrometer aids research at Pretoria University
(April 2006)
University of Pretoria uses scanning laser vibrometer to measure vibrations on moving turbine blades without mass loading the system
Maintenance tools save money at coal mining firm
(April 2006)
In 2005, a reliability based maintenance programme at UK Coal prevented equipment failures which would have resulted in a potential production loss of almost E1.5 million