Vibration Monitoring for the Petroleum and Chemical Industry
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Many petroleum/chemical applications have hazardous environments due to gas, oil, or dust that could create a combustible atmosphere in and around the machines. As a result, vibration monitoring of critical assets provides key performance indicators for petrochemical plants worldwide to maintain employee safety and prevent operational downtime.
What We Offer
CTC’s extensive experience in petrochemical environments has driven the design and manufacture of rugged and reliable vibration monitoring products that stand up to these environmental challenges and include CTC’s best-in-class warranties.
CTC and PRO Lines feature products that are certified through CSA, ATEX, and IECEx for Intrinsically Safe (Class 1, Division 1, or Zone 0) and Non-Arcing, Non-Sparking (Class 1, Division 2, or Zone 2) environments.
Common Applications Include:
- Conveyors
- Fans
- Gear Boxes
- Motors
- Pumps
- Compressors
Hazardous-Area Approved Proximity Probe Set Offerings:
shown above: 8 mm Hazardous-Area Approved Proximity Probe Set
CTC offers a complete line of hazardous-area approved proximity probe systems designed, built, and tested to endure prolonged use in the harshest industrial environments. PRO Line proximity probe systems are available in FFvTM 5 mm, 8 mm, 11 mm, and 25 mm systems. The variety of probe sizes offered allows for accurate and precise machinery measurements for applications involving radial dynamic, axial rotor position, 4-20 mA, and thermal case expansion measurements. Complete PRO proximity probe systems are compatible with all standard condition monitoring software, including Bently Nevada® software.
North America: Class 1, Division 1 | Europe: ATEX Zone 0, Zone 1 | IECEx Protection Method Offerings
Intrinsically Safe Low Capacitance Accelerometers:
shown above: AC963-1A and AC964-1A
▶ Single axis (top or side exit), biaxial, triaxial, and dual output vibration + temperature (top or side exit) options available
▶ Molded integral cable or armored integral cable options are available
▶ 10 mV/g, 50 mV/g, or 100 mV/g sensitivity options available
Intrinsically Safe Low Capacitance Accelerometers:
shown above: LP802 and LP802-XXX-51C
▶ Top exit connector
▶ Integral cable or armored integral cable
Barrier and Barrier Enclosure Offerings:
shown above: IS111-1B, IS151-1B, and IS200 Series Barriers
For intrinsically-safe applications, any standard CTC cabling and connector options may be used in conjunction with a barrier. Hazardous-rated sensors using the intrinsic safety protection method must be used with barriers to limit the energy a sensor can receive. Cabling brings the signal from the sensor to the Zener diode barrier or galvanic isolator, which is the energy-limiting interface. The signal is transferred through the barrier (which can be located in the hazardous or non-hazardous area), to measurement equipment in the hazardous areas, such as a data collector or junction box.
North America: Class 1, Division 2 | Europe: ATEX Zone 2 Protection Method Offerings
Sensor Offerings:
Low Capacitance Accelerometers for 'Non-Arcing, Non-Sparking' Environments
shown above: AC931-1A and AC934-1A
▶ Single axis (top or side exit), biaxial, triaxial, and dual output vibration + temperature (top or side exit) options available
▶ Molded integral cable or armored integral cable options available
▶ 10 mV/g, 50 mV/g, or 100 mV/g sensitivity
Class 1, Division 2 Approved Loop Power Sensors for Velocity or Acceleration
shown above: LP902 and LP902-XXX-51C
▶ Top exit connector
▶ Integral cable or armored integral cable
Cable and Connector Offerings:
shown above: Q2A, Q3A, JQ4A, CB190, CB191, CB192, CB296, and CB298
CTC's Q Series Connectors feature a grounded backshell and locking ring, and are specifically approved for Class 1, Division 2 locations. The Q Series come in two-socket, three-socket, and four-socket configurations and is compatible with CTC's Class 1, Division 2 approved cabling.
Junction Boxes for Use with Hazardous-Rated Products
shown above: JB110 Standard Capacity, MX102, and SB282
Cabling from a sensor or barrier can be run back to a CTC junction box located outside the hazardous area. A junction box will protect your cable terminations and provide an easy access point for safe, efficient data collection.
Non-Hazardous Rated Options
shown above (from left to right): 8 mm Proximity Probe Set, A2E Connector, A2S Connector, B2A Connector, TREA330 triaxial accelerometer mounted on an MH114-3T magnet, AC102 standard size top exit accelerometer, AC104 standard size side exit accelerometer, and SB102 junction box
CTC offers the industry's largest portfolio of industrial vibration monitoring hardware, including accelerometers and loop output sensors for machine condition monitoring in a variety of non-hazardous environments within petrochemical facilities.
Offerings include Standard, Compact and Mini Size Accelerometers in top and side exit configurations, top and side exit Biaxial and Triaxial Accelerometers, 4-20 mA Loop Power Sensors for velocity or acceleration in top and side exit configurations, and many more. CTC also offers a wide selection of non-hazardous rated cabling, connectors, mounting hardware, junction boxes, proximity probes, and more.
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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.
