Vibration Analysis and Wireless Vibration Solutions from Banner

Introduction: What is Vibration Analysis?

Vibration analysis studies vibration's frequency, amplitude, and damping in mechanical structures to detect and diagnose faults in machinery and industrial equipment. Vibration analysis aims to identify the source of a potential or existing problem and provide a solution to fix it.

What are the Different Types of Industrial Vibrations?

Industrial vibrations are a common occurrence in many industries. They cause damage to equipment, structures, and even people if not controlled. It's critical to understand different industrial vibrations and how to manage them and minimize their effect on people and equipment.

The different types of industrial vibrations are:

• Shock Vibration - This is when an object is suddenly moved or released, causing it to move rapidly back and forth.
• Random Vibration - An object moves randomly with no pattern or specific frequency.
• Steady State Vibration - Steady-state vibration occurs when an object moves at a constant rate with no change in amplitude or frequency.
• Random Excitation - This vibration occurs when something vibrates because it has been disturbed by some external force such as noise or wind.
• Resonance

The Banner QM30VT Series sensor has a low-profile design and rigid metal construction that reduces resonant interference and increases surface contact, enabling exceptional levels of accuracy in measuring RMS velocity and temperature. They can detect even slight increases in machine vibration and temperature for early identification of potential problems.

The QM30VT continuously monitors machine health and run time and detects unexpected failures such as early bearing failure, unbalance, misalignment, etc. The QM30VT2 works in various machines to identify and predict failures in rotating components. Paired with a Sure Cross wireless radio, the QM30VT2 becomes the ultimate predictive maintenance tool for wireless vibration and temperature monitoring.

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Application Note: Transparent Bottle Detection in a Washdown Environment

This application involves regulating conveyor line pressure by monitoring clear bottles. 

When bottles on a conveyor touch and move together, the conveyor's force multiplies by the number of bottles, creating line pressure. The stored energy in the line pressure can cause product damage and loss, which means additional costs and delays. Regulating line pressure on beverage filling lines is critical. A sensor that can identify transparent or shiny objects and transmit a signal to the control when they amass is required. So that more containers can be added upstream till the bottles flow again.

The Q4X laser clear object detection sensor from Banner Engineering can detect clear objects without using a reflector. For reliable detection of challenging targets such as bottles and cans, it decides on the presence of a target based on both distance and intensity. By removing a reflector from a washdown area, you are also releasing a potential point of failure. The sensor has built-in on/off delays that ignore passing bottles while sending a signal if a bottle is still present or accumulation occurs. 

The Q4X COD laser sensor can detect a broader range of transparent objects and is built with sealed IP69K-rated stainless steel housing, making it an ideal choice for the beverage industry.

Banner is the leading manufacturer of photoelectric devices, machine safety devices, vision sensors, and wireless I/O systems. For more information about Banner products in Utah, Western Wyoming, Idaho, Northern Nevada, Colorado, Eastern Wyoming, and Montana, contact Process Technology, Inc. Call 801-264-1114 or visit https://process-tech.com.

High-Power, Mid-Range Laser Triangulation Sensor Detects Challenging Targets at Distances from 9.5 cm to 2 m

The Banner Q5X Laser Triangulation Sensor with background suppression is a Class 2 laser CMOS sensor with an IO-Link and multifunction input and output. This high-power, mid-range sensor detects challenging targets at distances from 9.5 cm to 2 meters.

The Q5X sensor solves the most difficult distance-based applications, even at acute angles.  It includes a durable, cost-effective IP67 rated housing and optional metal protective brackets, making it perfect for difficult industrial and wet environments.

The normal sensor state is Run mode. From Run mode, users may change the switch point value and channel selection and perform the selected TEACH method.

The secondary sensor state is Setup mode. From Setup mode, users may select the TEACH mode, adjust all standard operating parameters, and perform a factory reset.

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Create a Powerful Picking System with the Banner PTL110 Multifunction Pick-to-Light Indicator

The Banner PTL110 is a multifunctional pick-to-light indicator with flexible pick functionality that creates a powerful picking system. They are multifunctional indicators with options for touch button, optical sensor, and three-digit display, connected in series to create a powerful picking system. With fast response times and flexible installation options, PTL110 systems improve speed, productivity, and quality in picking, kitting and related applications.

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801-264-1114
https://process-tech.com

Solve Real Challenges with Smart Wireless Solutions: Banner Sure Cross

Wireless products from Banner connect remote assets with the people who manage them, enabling real-time monitoring and management of equipment and conditions in difficult-to-access locations or where wired solutions are impractical, ineffective or cost-prohibitive. Your network is where your data and processes live, so keeping that network safe and functioning is essential. The Sure Cross wireless system from Banner Engineering is built with security and stability in mind.

For more information, contact Process Technology, Inc.
https://process-tech.com
801-264-1114