Turbine Engine / Rotating Machine Measurement & Balancing
Turbine Engine / Rotating Machine Vibration & Balancing Maximize the performance and longevity of your turbine engines and rotating machinery with MTI Instruments vibration and balancing systems. Engineered for precision, these tools are essential for identifying and resolving vibration issues that could otherwise lead to costly repairs and downtime. Whether you're in the aviation, military, or industrial sectors, our cutting-edge solutions provide real-time diagnostics, ensuring your machinery operates at peak efficiency. Our turbine engine / rotating machine vibration monitoring and balancing tools deliver unmatched accuracy and reliability. These systems are designed to simplify complex tasks, offering quick [...]
ProTrak HD: 2D/3D Laser
ProTrak HD: 2D/3D Laser Accurate Long Range Non-contact Laser Sensor for 2D and 3D profiling Download Brochure Request a Quote Accurate Long Range Non-contact Laser Sensor for 2D and 3D profiling The ProTrak HD long range profiling laser displacement sensor is built to satisfy the most demanding automated dimension, angle, curvature and height in the industrial application. At a fast speed of 6,000 frames per second and up to 2.5µm resolution, it also has measuring of up to 800 mm. 1 gigabit per second transfer rate 6,000 [...]
Vibration and Balancing Systems
Aircraft Engine Vibration Monitoring & Balancing Systems Efficient engine performance is crucial in aviation, and accurate vibration monitoring and balancing are key to maintaining the reliability of aircraft engines. Aircraft engine vibration monitoring and balancing systems offer cutting-edge technology designed to detect and solve vibration-related issues in real-time. By using advanced diagnostics and automated balancing solutions, these systems enhance engine health, reduce fuel consumption, and extend service intervals. Whether you're working with military or commercial aircraft powered by turbine engines, these systems provide the tools needed to perform accurate vibration tests, balance engines swiftly, and ensure optimal performance [...]
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Important Terminology for Measurement System Selection
Important Terminology for Measurement System Selection Mounting conditions / Mounting mode – to properly measure an object/target with the aid of a laser displacement sensor, you must reflect the light from the object to the receiver. Measurement systems that use a triangulation method for measurement, along with variable surface conditions of the object, have sensor heads that are installed at an angle so that light can be reflected and received in the proper manner. Opaque targets – both the sensor head and the target must be installed parallel to each other so that a portion of light hit the [...]
Important Terminology for Measurement System Selection
Important Terminology for Measurement System Selection Mounting conditions / Mounting mode – to properly measure an object/target with the aid of a laser displacement sensor, you must reflect the light from the object to the receiver. Measurement systems that use a triangulation method for measurement, along with variable surface conditions of the object, have sensor heads that are installed at an angle so that light can be reflected and received in the proper manner. Opaque targets – both the sensor head and the target must be installed parallel to each other so that a portion of light hit the [...]
Enclosure Ratings
Enclosure Ratings When it comes to an enclosure rating a good standard rating system needs to be utilized to define the types of environments in which certain kinds of enclosures cane be used (such as electrical). A rating system also identifies whether a fixed enclosure can stand up to certain environmental conditions. Users as well as manufacturers benefit when quality standards are in place. Overall communication, economics, and safety are improved between the seller and the buyer. Below we will be looking at the National Electrical Manufacturers Association’s (NEMA) rating scale for enclosures. NEMA defines the standards used in [...]
Contact vs Non-Contact Measurements
Contact vs Non-Contact Measurements Contact Sensors: Linear displacement sensors measure the distance between two points or two plane surfaces. Contact gauges imply that the sensor must touch the surfaces. Such sensors could be a LVDT (linear variable differential transformer), string pot gauge (Fig. 1), glass scale gauge, sliding scale, and more. These gauges provide a continuous output of the distance being measured, such as a voltage proportional to the distance, or digital indication in engineering units such as inches or meters. Proximity sensors can be linear but typically are just a switched output indicating when a fixed distance is reached. A [...]
Calibration
Calibration Calibration in measurement technology is the evaluation of measurement values that is delivered by a device that can deliver a calibration standard of known accuracy. Think of this standard as another measurement device of known accuracy. This device would generate the quantity that would be measured, such as voltage. The outcome of the comparison can result in three possible outcomes: no significant error is noted on the device that is being tested, a significant error was noted but no adjustments were made, or an adjustment was made to correct the error to an acceptable level. BIPM The International [...]