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Vibration monitoring is a tried and tested method of monitoring the condition of critical machinery and plant, so that preventative measures can be taken to avoid costly breakdowns and unnecessary maintenance runs. What is Vibration? A body is said to vibrate when it describes an oscillating motion about a reference position. Velocity and acceleration are the 2 attributes that are most closely associated with vibration. If we assume that the oscillating motion of vibration is sinusoidal, then there are only 3 questions you need answers to in order to select an accelerometer: What is the

Many industrial and process control applications involve the monitoring of the level of a liquid in a vessel, or storage tank. There are several methods that you could use to measure or monitor liquid levels. Not all measurement methods are suitable for every application, each has its own pros and cons. Ultrasonic Liquid Level Measurement A non-invasive solution often used for measuring level in applications where media remains untouched for corrosive media or hygienic needs, ultrasonic sound reflecting technology is utilised for top access applications. Pulsar Measurement has pioneered

As a distributor of Harting connectors, ADM Instrument Engineering stocks a considered range of industrial connectors. On top of that we have access to the full range of Harting industrial connectors. Harting manufacture several different types of industrial connector and this blog post has been written to give you a good idea as to what Harting’s capabilities are. Harting HAN Industrial Connectors Harting HAN connectors are very popular with designers, manufacturers, and installers of industrial equipment. This type of industrial connector has a modular design, which allows you to configure

Both systems are mechanically similar, however, what is the real difference between Draw Wire Encoders and String Potentiometers?

There are two main groups of pressure switches that are designed very differently and best fit very various applications. These are either Mechanical and Electronic pressure switches. Here’s how pressure switch work and where best to use each one. How Mechanical Pressure Switches Work Directly behind the pressure switch’s process connection port is a either diaphragm, piston, or bellows chamber. The medium’s pressure deforms or moves against an end stop and the chamber acts directly onto a micro switch, or potential free contact. The setpoint can be adjusted by an adjustment screw or Allen key

The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) classifies hazardous areas into various Zones. Explosive Gases Zone Definition Zone 0 An area in which an explosive atmosphere is present continuously for long periods of time or will frequently occur. Zone 1 An area in which an explosive atmosphere is likely to occur occasionally in normal operation. It may exist because of repair, maintenance operations, or leakage. Zone 2 A place in which an explosive atmosphere is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur, will persist for a short period only. These areas only become

Australia’s arid climate and dry farming conditions means our agricultural irrigation engineering community must be water wise. Research and development is continuously refining the methods used to irrigate our crops, leading to savings in the water used and energy consumed. By controlling the pipe pressure at a fixed spray nozzle in an irrigation system, you can control the amount of water released onto the field. Similarly, beyond the maximum output of a spray nozzle, any increase in pressure is simply a waste of energy. Variable speed drives (VSDs) control the water pump speed, with a

When choosing a pressure transducer, value for money can be represented in different ways. Not every pressure transducer application demands the unbreakable reliability where cost is no object. Not every pressure transducer application demands that the price be the absolute lowest possible. However, when buying low cost pressure transducers, it is essential to ensure you are getting good value for your money. Value for Money vs Low Cost When buying low cost pressure sensors, you will most likely have a list of criteria that will inform your decision-making process. This may include the

ADM stocks a range of Zelio solid state relays from Schneider Electric. For your convenience we have made these available to purchase through our online shop.

The remote monitoring of fuel tanks calls for a highly reliable pressure transducer so that engineers are not continuously sent to remote locations to replace devices that may have failed. Depending on the application, it may also be pertinent to monitor the temperature of the fuel as well as the volume. There are many cost-effective devices on the market for monitoring fuel tank levels. However, they are built to a price using low-cost materials and usually only offer a basic level monitoring function. ESI offers a hydrostatic level transducer (also known as a pressure transmitter)