CTC Accelerometers: An Overview

CTC ACCELEROMETERS: AN OVERVIEW

CTC offers a complete line of the industry's most durable and reliable vibration analysis sensors for portable and permanent preventive maintenance of machines in the most demanding industrial environments.

All CTC accelerometers feature a welded stainless steel construction for survival in harsh factory conditions. A dual case design shields the sensing element from RFI and EMI interference.

A render of a CTC standard size, top exit AC102 accelerometer.
AC102
Standard size multi-purpose accelerometer, top exit connector, 100 mV/g, ±10%

PZT ceramic sensing elements are utilized to provide the highest signal-to-noise ratio available. This is critical for use with data collectors, which often integrate an acceleration signal to velocity. Low Frequency noise (ski slopes) is avoided by utilizing an accelerometer with a low noise PZT ceramic sensing element.

Shear mode element construction is utilized in low frequency models, which virtually eliminates erroneous output due to thermal transient interference. Two pin MIL spec connectors are used to carry the signal output from the accelerometer, protecting the shielding and hermetic sealing of the accelerometer.

To ensure the highest quality product, 100% of CTC sensors are individually helium leak tested, and all CTC labeled sensors are backed by an industry-leading warranty.

Helium Element - Periodic Table

PZT Sensing Elements
CTC accelerometers use PZT (lead zirconate titanate) over quartz sensing elements due to its high charge output and sensitivity over lower vibration levels.

CTC's precision PZT ceramic shear mode sensing structure is integral to ensuring accurate and interference-free vibration measurements.

A render of CTC's compact size AC194 side exit accelerometer
AC194
Compact size multi-purpose accelerometer, side exit connector, 100 mV/g, ±10%

Calibration Services
All CTC vibration sensors include a free CA10 calibration certificate upon shipment. Additional calibration services are also available at an additional charge, and may be ordered at the time of your sensor purchase, or you may return you sensor at any time to be recalibrated to any of the offerings listed below:

CA10: Single Point Calibration at 100 Hz, NIST Traceable - $50.00 USD per sensor
CA11: Frequency Step Calibration 10 - 10,000 Hz, NIST Traceable - $105 USD per sensor
Please note, CA11 is only available for single-axis sensors
CA12: Frequency Step Calibration 10 - 15,000 Hz, NIST Traceable up to 10,000 Hz - $130.00 USD per sensor
Please note, CA12 is only available for single-axis sensors
CA13: Frequency Sweep Calibration 10 - 10,000 Hz, NIST Traceable - $185.00 USD per sensor
Please note, CA13 is only available for single-axis sensors
CA14: Frequency Sweep Calibration 10 - 15,000 Hz, NIST Traceable up to 10,000 Hz - $210.00 per sensor
Please note, CA14 is only available for single-axis sensors

A render of CTC's UEB332 top exit ultrasound sensor
UEB332
Miniature ultrasound sensor, top exit connector, 100 mV/g, ±10%

Industry's Best Warranties
All CTC Line sensors are backed by our industry-leading warranties. Click here to review complete warranty and claims details.

A render of CTC's AC115 triaxial accelerometer with side exit connector
AC115
Low-cost, side exit, triaxial accelerometer, 100 mV/g, ±15%

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