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. 

pictured above: AC102 - standard size multi-purpose accelerometer, top exit connector / cable, 100 mV/g

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 our unconditional lifetime warranty.

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.

pictured above: AC194 - compact size multi-purpose accelerometer, side exit connector / cable, 100 mV/g

Lifetime Calibration Services
CTC will recalibrate any vibration sensor that we manufacture once per year at no charge. Simply call one of our customer service representatives to request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number, and send your vibration sensor back to CTC for a free NIST traceable recalibration.

pictured above: UEB330 - ultrasound sensor, 100mV/g, top exit, 2 pin mini-MIL connector, 1/4-28 mounting

Unconditional Lifetime Warranty
CTC labeled vibration sensors are guaranteed for life. If any CTC labeled vibration sensor ever fails, call one of our customer service representatives to request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number, and send it back for repair or replacement.

pictured above: AC115 - low-cost triaxial accelerometer, 100 mV/g

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CTC is the world leader in the design and manufacture of industrial accelerometers and piezo velocity transducers, 4-20 mA vibration sensors, and proximity probe sets, as well as all related mounting hardware, cables and connectors, and junction boxes. Our products enable efficient vibration monitoring for predictive maintenance in a wide variety of industries. Industries served include cement, mining, petrochemical, food & beverage, auto, steel, wind, paper & pulp, power generation, water & wastewater treatment, pharmaceutical, hospitals, bottling, and more. Our mission is to offer the widest variety of accelerometers and vibration hardware products, which are compatible with data collectors and online monitoring systems, as well as the tools for installation.

The CTC product line features vibration analysis hardware for heavy industry. All CTC products are backed by our unconditional, lifetime warranty. If any CTC product should ever fail, we will repair or replace it at no charge.

CTC’s PRO Line offers the world’s most durable and reliable Proximity Probe Sets including drivers, probes, extension cables, and driver enclosures for 24/7 protection of critical machinery in the most demanding industrial environments. CTC PRO Line Proximity Probe Sets are compatible with all major data collectors. PRO Line products are covered by our best-in-class lifetime warranty on material and workmanship.


The TMP line features vibration analysis hardware for research and development. All TMP products are backed by a five-year warranty on materials & workmanship for standard sensors and a two-year warranty for all accessories, cables, connectors, and custom & private-labeled products.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Stock, built-to-order, and private-label products qualify for free cancellation only if cancelled within 24 hours of order entry. 

After 24 hours of order entry:

• Stock products will be subject to a 25% cancellation fee
• Built-to-order and private-label products will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee

Custom products are non-cancellable at any time after the order is placed.

If you wish to cancel an order, please reach out to your CTC sales representative. The timestamp of when your email requesting cancellation was received will be honored for whether or not your request meets the free cancellation window.

RETURN POLICY:
All stock products may be returned for a 25% restocking fee if returned in new and unused condition within 90 days of shipment.

Built-to-order and private-label products qualify for a 50% refund if returned in new and unused condition within 90 days of shipment.

Custom products are quoted and built specifically to the requirements of the customer, which may include completely custom product designs or private-labeled versions of standard products for OEM customers. Custom products ordered are non-cancellable, non-returnable, and non-refundable.

EXPEDITED PRODUCTS CANCELLATION & RETURN POLICY:
All expedited CTC orders are non-cancellable and non-returnable.