Design by objective: Vibration & Noise

July 1, 2005
Vibration meter The Model 200 heavy-duty vibration meter troubleshoots rotating machinery for velocity vibration measurements and cross-checks readings

Vibration meter

The Model 200 heavy-duty vibration meter troubleshoots rotating machinery for velocity vibration measurements and cross-checks readings to diagnose the health of motors, pumps, and fans.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Measures displacement and acceleration for trending and analysis
  • Digital LCD display and push-button operation
  • Operates on 9-V alkaline battery
  • Audio output jack for headphones determines source of vibration

BALMAC INC.
Hilliard, Ohio
(614) 876-1295
www.balmacinc.com
Circle 292

Ball bearings

Explorer deep groove ball bearings achieve smooth and quiet operation, high running accuracy, increased speed capability, lower friction and operating temperatures, and longer service life.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Optimized raceways and cage geometry for running accuracy to ISO tolerance class P5 and ABMA ABEC Class 5 (to 52-mm O.D.)
  • Available in many bore sizes and dimensions
  • Dimensional accuracy to ISO Class 6 and ABMA ABEC Class 3
  • Width tolerance tighter than ISO tolerance Class Normal for lower stackup in shaft system

SKF USA INC.
Kulpsville, Pa.
(800) 753-6234
www.skf.usa.com
Circle 293

Damping ball screw

Damping ball screws incorporate a vibration damper inside the hollow ball-screw shaft to improve positioning accuracy.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Low noise through reduced vibration and higher-speed capabilities
  • For ball-thread shaft diameters from 16 to 50
  • Interchangeable with all conventional ball screw types

THK AMERICA INC.
Schaumburg, Ill.
(847) 310-1111
www.thk.com
Circle 294

Explosion-proof vibration monitors

VS-XP series vibration monitors feature a cast aluminum explosion-proof housing for hazardous locations.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Adjustable vibration alarm trip-point for machine shutdown or operator warning
  • 0.10 to 26 in./sec rms vibration velocity range, with adjustable set-point delay to prevent false trips and selectable over- or under-vibration alarm
  • SPDT relay output or NPN output
  • Requires 24-V dc or 30mA

ELECTRO SENSORS INC.
Minnetonka, Minn.
(800) 328-6170
www.electro-sensors.com
Circle 295

Ball rail system

High-precision ball rail system reduces rolling, pitching, and yawing deviations in linear guideways, due to ball recirculation.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Smooth motion with no deviation in X, Y, and Z directions
  • Reduced ball pulsations and influence of guideway bolts on running smoothness
  • Pre-loaded sizes 15 to 45, with or without ball-chain technology
  • Single-piece rail lengths to 5 m available

BOSCH REXROTH CORP.
Charlotte, N.C.
(800) 739-7684
www.boschrexroth-us.com
Circle 296

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