Rolling Element Bearings vs. Sleeve (Journal) Bearings
Rolling element bearings are the most common type of bearing used today. They use balls or rollers that move between two circular tracks, reducing friction and supporting rotating components.…
Blog
How to Get Repeatable Readings
Repeatability is crucial to route-based data collection to ensure accurate and consistent results.…
What is Natural Frequency?
A machine's natural frequency refers to the frequency at which a mechanical system vibrates when there are no external forces applied to it. Every mechanical system has a natural frequency, which is determined by its mass, stiffness, and damping.…
How to Avoid Over-Lubrication
When it comes to the proper functioning of a machine, lubrication is essential. However, if too much lubricant is used, it can cause more harm than good.…
TA100 vs TA200 Series Temperature Scaling Comparison
Compare CTC's TA200 Series Dual Output Temperature and Acceleration Sensors' enhanced temperature scaling compared to the legacy TA100 Series Sensors.…
What is Vibration Analysis?
Vibration Analysis is a type of engineering analysis used to detect and diagnose mechanical problems in rotating equipment. It can be used to detect faults such as imbalance, misalignment, looseness, bearing wear, gear mesh, and more.…
Why Use Triaxial Accelerometers?
CTC’s triaxial accelerometers are versatile, reliable, and precise instruments capable of measuring vibration in three different directions (X, Y, and Z) simultaneously.…
UEB Series Ultrasound Sensor Functional Trials
CTC's valued partner Jake Ford from PFE Limited in the UK conducted trials to compare the functionality of two CTC sensors - An AC102 standard size, top exit, 100 mV/g accelerometer vs. an UEB330 mini size, top exit, 100 mV/g, ultrasound accelerometer.…
Why Use Armor Protected Cabling?
Armor-protected cabling provides a number of benefits for permanent vibration monitoring applications, including increased durability, enhanced reliability, and improved safety.…
Compression Mode vs. Shear Mode Sensor Designs
The two primary sensor designs for dynamic vibration measurements are compression mode and shear mode.…
