Monitor takes the surprise out of shocks

A Brownell product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Oct 8, 2002

Shock and vibration that can damage equipment can now be monitored and identified at low cost using Shockmaster compact mechanical devices.

Shock and vibration that can damage equipment during transit or poor handling and cause problems for suppliers and users may be monitored and identified at low cost by the use of Brownell Shockmaster compact mechanical devices.

These fully reusable and tamper-proof units can reduce equipment transport costs by detecting rough handling and limiting inspection to just the items with a tripped indicator.

This can also prevent unexpected failure of equipment to work and subsequent warranty claims.

The Shockmaster consists of a spring-loaded weight with an integral trigger, which engages a spring-loaded sleeve.

The entire assembly is enclosed in a metal housing with a transparent dome.

A shock forces the weight forced down against the spring and, if it is of sufficient magnitude, the trigger disengages from the sleeve, which in turn is forced by its own spring to move along a rod and expose a red warning band.

The device has a hemispheric response and indicates shocks from all directions radial to the unit.

It is simply reset by removing one screw and inserting a wire to push the sleeve back to the cocked position.

Operating temperature range is -60 to +71C, and accuracy is to within 10% of setting level.

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