TIRE TREAD INSPECTION WITH 1D LASER SENSOR
Tire manufacturers wants to satisfy their customers, and protect themselves from liabilities, manufacturers are moving to 100% tire inspection for defects and abnormalities. Defects not only cause potential safety issues but they can also introduce unwanted vibration into the vehicle suspension system. Belts can be overlapped, or not cover the complete tire surface, causing weak or bubbled areas and imbalances. The tread depth can be too shallow, leading to decreased service life. An uneven tire can cause excessive runout and vibration. MTI was approached by a major manufacturer requesting a solution to measure tread depth, runout and blistering. They [...]
Press Release: Signatec Adds New Features To Its SpectraScopeRT Spectrum Analyzer Software GalleryPress Release: Signatec Adds New Features To Its SpectraScopeRT Spectrum Analyzer Software
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Press Release: Signatec Adds New Features To Its SpectraScopeRT Spectrum Analyzer Software
Popular spectrum analyzer application requires no programming; New features expand and enhance functionality Lockport, IL—June 2, 2022—Signatec, a Vitrek brand, is a US-based manufacturer of signal data recording systems, announces five significant feature additions to its SpectraScopeRT Windows-based spectrum analyzer application software. SpectraScopeRT allows for integrated operational control of both the downconverter receiver and the digitizer for signal capture, analysis and real-time streaming of signal recordings, all without requiring any programming. The new feature upgrades are designed to expand and enhance the functionality of the software platform. Here is a quick summary of SpectraScopeRT’s five [...]
Torque Converter
Industry Automotive Applications Torque Converter Measurement Type Surface Description Since minute defects in the torque converter casing wall thickness can result in unacceptable and dangerous torque converter expansion, a precision measurement system was needed to measure the impeller hub displacement and thus the torque converter axial displacement. An AC dynamometer would be required to spin the torque converter at a high rate of speed while a fast response hydraulic system is needed to pressurize the converter to pressures up to 150 psi. MTI’s MicroTrak laser sensor was selected because it offered [...]
Press Release: Vitrek Offers White Paper on Testing LED Lighting Products for Compliance
Vitrek Offers White Paper on Testing LED Lighting Products for Compliance New paper discusses how Vitrek’s power analyzers, DC loads and hipot testers provide engineers with the highly functional, accurate, efficient, and compact tools needed to assure their LED lighting devices and systems meet lighting industry compliance standards. Poway, CA—May 17, 2022—Vitrek, a major manufacturer of electrical safety testing equipment, announces a new white paper geared to engineers and technicians who need to navigate myriad industry standards when testing LED lighting applications. The paper begins with an overview of relevant EnergyStar and other voluntary initiatives, as well as mandatory [...]
Press Release: MTI Instruments Introduces PBS eXpress: Portable Engine Balancing System for Business & Regional Jets GalleryPress Release: MTI Instruments Introduces PBS eXpress: Portable Engine Balancing System for Business & Regional Jets
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Press Release: MTI Instruments Introduces PBS eXpress: Portable Engine Balancing System for Business & Regional Jets
MTI Instruments Introduces PBS eXpress: Portable Engine Balancing System for Business & Regional Jets PBS eXpress marks evolution in company’s proven PBS-4100+ turbofan engine vibration and balancing technology; Lightweight, portable system optimizes and simplifies testing of small-frame turbofan and turboprop engines Lockport, IL — April 26, 2022 — MTI Instruments, a U.S.-based manufacturer of advanced test and measurement equipment, introduces the PBS eXpress aircraft engine vibration analysis and balancing system. The PBS eXpress is designed to optimize small-frame turbofan and turboprop engines, commonly utilized in regional jet, business jet and general aviation. The PBS eXpress runs advanced algorithms [...]
FIBER OPTIC PROBES MEASURE STATOR BAR VIBRATION
[Application Note 11718] One of the primary concerns in large generator design is vibration. Excessive vibration can lead to premature breakdown of insulation and other materials, ultimately resulting in early failure of the generator itself. The Problem A leading manufacturer of power generating equipment required a sensing system able to measure stator bar vibration in a partial generator mockup. Specifically, the company’s multi-day testing program demanded a sensing system that was immune to the large magnetic field generated by live stator bars capable of withstanding high heat built up from prolonged testing, and compatible with a proprietary stator bar [...]
Press Release: MTI Instruments’ WiFi-Enabled 1520 Portable Signal Simulator/Calibrator Brings Enhanced Functionality, Laboratory-Grade Accuracy Directly to Flightline and Test-Cell GalleryPress Release: MTI Instruments’ WiFi-Enabled 1520 Portable Signal Simulator/Calibrator Brings Enhanced Functionality, Laboratory-Grade Accuracy Directly to Flightline and Test-Cell
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Press Release: MTI Instruments’ WiFi-Enabled 1520 Portable Signal Simulator/Calibrator Brings Enhanced Functionality, Laboratory-Grade Accuracy Directly to Flightline and Test-Cell
MTI Instruments’ WiFi-Enabled 1520 Portable Signal Simulator/Calibrator Brings Enhanced Functionality, Laboratory-Grade Accuracy Directly to Flightline and Test-Cell Rugged and portable, the 1520 signal simulator offers up to 10 hours of battery life and extends remote operation; Market-leading visualization and ergonomic features for testing/calibrating sensor-driven aviation systems; Unique WiFi capability eliminates need for second technician to conduct tests . . . Lockport, IL — May 3, 2022 — MTI Instruments, a U.S.-based manufacturer of advanced test and measurement equipment, introduces the 1520 Signal Simulator and Calibrator offering market-leading WiFi connectivity, ergonomic and visualization features, and up to 10 hours [...]
T&M White Paper: Cable & Connector Test System Facilitates Multi-Point High Voltage/Current Testing
Introduction Hipot testing is critical in assuring compliance with a host of electrical safety standards and in confirming the assembled product is free from electrical or mechanical defects. Hipot testers are used to measure leakage current and insulation resistance between all components and connections, confirm solid ground connections and test ground bonds. All of these tests require the sequential application of precise and controlled high voltages or currents between pairs of elements then accurately measuring and recording the results. Products like the Vitrek 95x and V7X series are excellent examples of the industry's best electrical safety testers. [...]
Press Release: Vitrek Acquires MTI Instruments, Expanding Its Portfolio of Precision Measurement Solutions GalleryPress Release: Vitrek Acquires MTI Instruments, Expanding Its Portfolio of Precision Measurement Solutions
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Press Release: Vitrek Acquires MTI Instruments, Expanding Its Portfolio of Precision Measurement Solutions
Vitrek Acquires MTI Instruments, Expanding Its Portfolio of Precision Measurement Solutions Vitrek's product portfolio now includes precision measurement tools for applications including turbine balancing and vibration analysis and non-contact measurements Poway, CA - April 13, 2022 — Vitrek, the leader in high-voltage test and measurement equipment and board-level data acquisition systems, announces the acquisition of MTI Instruments, a U.S.-based manufacturer of sophisticated test and measurement equipment. MTI Instruments' precision tools, systems and solutions are utilized in non-contact metrology, position, displacement and vibration applications within the design, QA/QC, manufacturing, production, test and research markets. Products include: Turbine Engine/Rotating Machine [...]
Soluna Holdings Announces Sale of its MTI Instruments Business
$10.75 Million Sale Price Allows for Further Acceleration of Cryptocurrency Mining Business Soluna Holdings, Inc. (“SHI” or the “Company”), (NASDAQ: SLNH), the parent company of Soluna Computing, Inc. (“SCI”), a developer of green data centers for cryptocurrency mining and other intensive computing, today announced the sale of its MTI Instruments subsidiary to Vitrek LLC, a strategic buyer in the test and measurement space. Per the sale agreement, the Buyer is acquiring 100% of the common stock of MTI Instruments for $10.75 million. With the sale completed, Soluna Holdings expects that it will be solely focused on developing and monetizing [...]