Ultrasonic detector cuts downtime

The EP2400 ultrasonic detector set has many other applications which can be used by companies trying to cut down on costs and downtime.

Great savings can be made in all industrial plants by using an ultrasonic detector to identify leaks in compressed air or gas systems and vacuums, and by identifying mechanical abnormalities, and malfunctions like worn bearings.

Many companies are under a lot of pressure to reduce costs while still maintaining or increasing production levels.

Predictive maintenance is used to assist the management of plants in optimising the cost of maintenance without stopping production.

When production is stopped it costs the company money.

Too much maintenance also costs the company money as machines have to be stopped while being maintained.

Companies must have data to operate efficiently but at what cost and how much data is required?.

Not enough data leads to downtime.

Conversely too much data drives up costs without yielding effective data, and clouds the decision process by having information overload.

In the middle of these is optimised maintenance.

An instrument which can help companies with optimised maintenance is available through Logis-Tech Associates.

This is the EP2400 ultrasonic detector.

This easy to use system leads to significant savings in industrial plants in two ways.

There are substantial savings in energy by detecting leaks in compressed air systems, vacuums, steam traps, tanks and window seals.

It can also detect mechanical malfunctions such as worn bearings, gears and mechanical moving parts within casings.

The EP2400 ultrasonic detector set has many other applications which can be used by companies trying to cut down on costs and downtime.

The EP2400 ultrasonic detector works by 'listening' in a frequency band which contains no interference and cannot be heard by the human ear (above 20kHz).

Ultrasonic noise is generated by leaking compressed air or electrical flashover (sparks).

Interference such as noises from the immediate area can be filtered out which means the EP2400 ultrasonic detector can be used in any noisy environment.

The ultrasonic detector incorporates a new ultra search technology which improves the detection of leaks either close or at a distance up to 6m.

The EP2400 ultrasonic detector can be used to detect leaks either by analogue or by digital means.

When using analogue mode a hearing protector must be used.

When a leak is detected, a buzz can be heard in the headphone and the volume depends on the size of the leak.

When looking for a small leak which is close, the directional probe can be applied to the sensor at the top of the device and optimum sensitivity is achieved.

analogue detection is very precise both at close range and at a distance.

When using digital mode, hearing protection is not used.

The device uses a new digital technology where the ultrasound transforms into a digital signal which the operator hears a pulsating sound and also sees a flashing light.

As the light flashing increases and the pulsating sound speeds up, the unit is closing in on the leak.

The speed is also an indication of the size of the leak.

The faster the pulse, the bigger the leak.

Digital leak detection is not as precise as analogue but is fast and handy.

By using the EP2400 ultrasonic detector to detect the leaks, they can then be repaired and money will be saved.

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