articleThe wind power industry faces enormous challenges in
monitoring the condition of wind turbine blades. Stuart
Williams, renewable energies control products manager at
Bosch Rexroth, analyses the problem and suggests a solut
articleChris Hansford,MD of Hansford Sensors, explains modern
vibration monitoring technology and offers advice on how
to successfully install and use accelerometers to maximise
machine time and enhance efficiency
Automation
productC-Cubed’s new Vib Meter 320 is a
simple to use, low cost vibration
meter that records, analyses and
displays vibration signals at the push
of a button. It includes colour-coded
alarm levels for ISO values and
bearing co
productThe handheld Vibroport 80 is a new
generation of portable vibration measuring
instrument from Brüel & Kjaer. It can
monitor and balance a range of machines in
a number of industries and processes. Its
extensive measureme
productSKF will demonstrate its total approach to
condition monitoring by presenting a
powerful range of products and systems.
Equipment on display will include SKF
Microlog data collectors and analysers, plus
the SKF Machine
productThe equipment on display on the
SKF stand will include SKF Microlog
data collectors and analysers, plus the
SKF Machine Condition Advisor;
showcasing an integrated product
range that can enable effective, costsaving
con
productGeneral manager of instrument hire company Ashtead Technology, Alan Hasson has a wealth of experience in helping customers minimise plant shutdown. Here, he cites examples where test and inspection engineers have employed instrumentation to reduce risk and cut costs
productAndon systems (usually beacon LED lights on warning) are popular methods of achieving efficiency and productivity through visual management of stoppages and downtime. The clear LED signal lights or alarms call for instant action and are a cost effective tool for minimising production issues.
productHansford Sensors’ triaxial
accelerometer enables three axes to
be read simultaneously.
The HS-109 Series
vibration sensor comes
with M12 connector
and is designed for use
both offline and as a
permanently mounted
s
productA compact, cost-effective machinery
protection monitor capable of
monitoring two channels of bearing
vibration, shaft vibration or shaft
position has been introduced by
Sensonics. The DN26 G3 unit is a
Din rail mountabl
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