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Torque SensorsWays to Measure the Force Acting on a Rotating Shaft
How can we be more efficient? One often overlooked area is the rotating systems used in manufacturing and power generation. By examining torque on these systems, downtime can be reduced, product quality improved and energy efficiency maximized. Ways to Measure the Force Acting on a Rotating Shaft
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Airborne Ultrasound - Predictive Maintenance for the Masses
. manufacturing uptime. 5. Condenser Leaks. Compressed. The development of more technically sophis-. Air Leaks. ticated ultrasonic data collectors is one driv-. ing force in the popularity of this technology. More than just translators of sound, today's. technology provides repeatable measure-. ments
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Product Technology News
in a single analysis and close to real-time monitoring of multiple process samples. The system is housed in a NEMA 4/4X enclosure. Access to all components is through the front of the instrument in order to minimize maintenance time. PeakNet-PA software offers instrument control, data analysis
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Advanced Modeling Removes Risk From JSF Development: General
in the test flights, Burbage said. The scheduled F-35 December flight-test will show how reliable the modeling and testing have been, Heinz said. A more pressing concern, Heinz said, is the battle budgets being waged that could force the Marines, Navy and Air Force to put off purchasing JSFs. Any
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A Matter of Procedures
rating examiner (TRE) and an instrument rating examiner (IRE) on the HS 748, and was also employed as a crew resource management instructor (CRMI) by the operator. Emerald Airways had assessed his performance as "exceptional" during his last operator proficiency check (OPC) and line check. By contrast
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A few guidelines for fitting miniature bearings into assemblies
of the two bearings. The lower curve shows that the yield rate for the preloaded pair is essentially linear. Miniature and instrument bearings are typically built to accept light preloads ranging from 0.25 lb to normally not more than 10 lb. The operating characteristics of a system can be drastically
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MICRO: Prod Tech News
, and easy-to-use instrument that offers standardized accuracy of +-0.4% in a portable, low-maintenance unit. The instrument's dimensionally based primary accuracy is superior to pressure-based secondary methods. The field-rugged system is used in the manufacture, inspection, validation
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Drowning in Data?
a reasonable timeline. Firms must show progress against these plans. FDA has not specified a date by which all firms must be in total compliance with the rule. A lot of data means a lot of decisions. Unfortunately, most data formats are proprietary to the instrument that created it. Until now, it has