Oil Film Thickness Measurement
Industry Automotive Applications Oil Film Measurement Type Level Description A top marine engine manufacturer commissioned MTI Instruments to design and manufacture a non-contact sensor to measure the microscopic oil film layer between the engine cylinder wall and the piston ring. Engine testing is normally performed through a range of low RPM’s to high RPM’s (400- 6000) with piston linear speeds approaching 500 inches/second and at various torques. A measuring system with high frequency response and small sensor size was essential to keep engine machining to a minimum while not altering [...]
Portable Engine Balancing: Solving the Small Jet MRO Capacity Crunch
Introduction As the business and regional aviation sector continues its rapid growth, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers are struggling to keep up with demand. Portable engine-balancing technology allows maintenance teams—even less experienced staff—to perform precise vibration assessment and rapid, oneshot balancing onsite. Business Jet Fleet Growth Outpaces MRO Infrastructure The business aviation market has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years, with an increasing number of companies and private owners investing in small business jets for both personal and corporate travel. Increases in fractional ownership models and charter services are also helping drive growth. According to recent industry reports, [...]
Enabling Intelligent, Automation-Ready Electrical Safety Testing in Modern Production GalleryEnabling Intelligent, Automation-Ready Electrical Safety Testing in Modern Production
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Enabling Intelligent, Automation-Ready Electrical Safety Testing in Modern Production
Application Note: Enabling Intelligent, Automation-Ready Electrical Safety Testing in Modern Production Introduction As manufacturing environments evolve toward Industry 4.0, electrical safety testing can no longer operate as a standalone, manual process. Modern production lines demand seamless automation integration, high throughput, traceable data, and uncompromised measurement integrity. Hipot testing—critical for verifying insulation strength and operator safety—must now function as a synchronized element within fully connected manufacturing ecosystems. The Vitrek 95X Series Hipot Testers and Vitrek V7X Series Hipot Testers are engineered specifically for this environment. With programmable sequencing, rapid execution speeds, and native automation interfaces, these platforms transform traditional [...]
Testing Energy-Efficient Washing Machines with the PA900 Power Analyzer GalleryTesting Energy-Efficient Washing Machines with the PA900 Power Analyzer
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Testing Energy-Efficient Washing Machines with the PA900 Power Analyzer
Application Note: Testing Energy-Efficient Washing Machines with the PA900 Power Analyzer Introduction Today’s consumers demand home appliances that use less energy and water. Washing machines are no exception. Manufacturers must meet strict energy labeling standards and provide proof that their products are truly efficient. This means accurate, repeatable measurements of electrical power and energy use throughout a full wash cycle are essential. The Vitrek PA900 Power Analyzer is an ideal tool for this task. Testing Challenges Testing a washing machine for energy efficiency isn’t as simple as reading its average power draw. Wash cycles can last over an [...]
Brake Rotors
Industry Automotive Applications Brake Rotors Measurement Type Surface Description Under normal operating conditions brake rotors are subjected to extreme temperatures and forces, which can cause rotor distortion and potential failure. To make certain it can withstand these conditions; extensive laboratory testing is performed to optimize design for longevity, short stopping distance, and vibration free operation. Extensive on-vehicle testing is done under real life conditions to test prototype units and engineering designs. Test vehicles are driven for long periods of time while brake performance is monitored by a variety of sensors [...]
GLASS THICKNESS
Industry Consumer Electronics Applications Glass Thickness Measurement Type Thickness Description Did you know that glass thickness can be measured with a capacitance probe? You will need some equipment: Digital Accumeasure D200 ASP-2500-CTA Dielectric probe (The capacitance probe has a sensing area of 11.25 mm) Range extension = 3X, 10Hz filter Introduction: An industrial glass fabricator needed a way to determine the thickness of glass, before cutting it to shape and coating it. The glass sample was marked with indices to find the measuring points. The sample center point -5- thickness was checked [...]
Ultra-Low Standby Power Testing Made Simple with Vitrek Power Analyzers and EN50564:2011 GalleryUltra-Low Standby Power Testing Made Simple with Vitrek Power Analyzers and EN50564:2011
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Ultra-Low Standby Power Testing Made Simple with Vitrek Power Analyzers and EN50564:2011
Application Note: Ultra-Low Standby Power Testing Made Simple with Vitrek Power Analyzers and EN50564:2011 Introduction Electronic devices sold in energy-conscious markets must meet strict standby and off-mode power limits as defined by standards like IEC62301 and EN50564:2011. This application note shows how Vitrek’s PA920 Series Precision Power Analyzers deliver accurate and repeatable measurements — often in the milliwatt range — fully aligned with EN50564:2011. The PA920 provides superior low-current measurement range, high-resolution digitizing, and configurable triggering, making it ideal for capturing stable and unstable (mode-switching) standby loads with confidence. Measurement Challenges & EN50564 Requirements The Vitrek PA920 precision [...]
HEIGHT GAP OF INKJET PRINTERS
Industry Consumer Electronics Applications Height Gap Of Inkjet Printers Measurement Type Positioning Description Introduction: Inkjet printers require a certain distance between the inkjet print head and the paper. If the distance is set incorrectly, the printed images get blurry. Current state of the art printers have the print head nozzles built right into the bottom of the ink reservoir (B) as shown below. When the ink cartridge is installed in the printer, the inkjet nozzles (made out of silicon) essentially become a grounded target through the connections shown at [...]
NUCLEAR HEAT EXCHANGER VIBRATION
Power plants, particularly nuclear power plants, require heat exchangers to cool down the primary working fluid for the power plant. Excessive vibration can lead to cracking and premature failure of the heat exchanger. Problem: A major power plant company approached MTI looking for a sensor that could measure vibration of a heat exchanger assembly that was immersed under water. Additionally, the water could reach 250 F and up to 220 PSI; the probe had to be sealed with a gland at a bulkhead feed through area. Solution: MTI developed a special fiber optic probe based on the MTI-2125H probe configuration. The [...]
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