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Acceleration & Vibration, Acoustics, Pressure, Force, Load, Strain, Shock & Torque - Sensors for all your Test and Measurement needs.
Selection Guide of Sensors for Acceleration, Acoustics, Force, Load, Pressure, Shock, Strain, Torque & Vibration.
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Low frequency, high output ICP® accelerometers. 0419
Provide stable sensitivity in very high temperatures.
Model 354A04 and 354A05 are case isolated for mounting directly on test item.
Mechanically isolated, electronically filtered and hermetically sealed for harsh environments.
Operates up to +356 °F (180 °C).
Models 356A43, 356A44 and 356A45 are miniature and lightweight triaxial ICP® accelerometers that are TEDS IEEE 1451.4 enabled.
Model 356A03 – 10 mV/g sensitivity in a miniature 1/4 inch cube.
New 3741, 3711 & 3713 "E" Series are for low-frequency vibration and motion measurements
3741, 3711 & 3713 "B" Series are for low-frequency vibration and motion measurements
MEMS Design & Fabrication - Series 3991.
MEMS Design & Fabrication - Series 3501 & 3503.
Model 350D02 is filtered, lightweight and hermetically sealed
for harsh environments.
The EX378B02 is an INDUSTRY EXCLUSIVE prepolarized condenser microphone system.
PCB’s phantom powered preamplifier (426A14) has a unique convertible design that mates with any ½” or ¼” prepolarized IEC 61094-4 compliant microphone cartridge.
Model 378A04 is a low noise floor, high sensitivity, prepolarized microphone system.
A condensed Selection Guide of Sensors, containing specifications on Modern Prepolarized, Traditional Externally Polarized (200V) condenser microphones and value-oriented Array electret microphones. Inside you will find preamplifiers, power supplies and common accessories.
Brief description of all PCB prepolarized and externally polarized microphones, preamplifiers, systems and accessories.
The value oriented 130 Series is recommended for Consumer Goods Testing and Noise Source Location and R&D product testing.
Model 378A06 is free-field prepolarized microphone recommended for applications where a wide range of frequencies or higher amplitudes are required in a 1/2" package.
Model 378A21 is a prepolarized microphone for diffuse field applications to measure beyond the human hearing range and where a wide range of frequencies or higher amplitudes are required.
Model 130A24 is a free-field prepolarized array microphone and preamplifier system recommended for harsh applications and environments.
Model 378A07 is recommended for high accuracy applications where extreme low frequency (infrasound) measurements are required.
Model 378C20 is recommended to measure signals arriving simultaneously from multiple directions.
Model 377A15 is recommended for low frequency and low noise measurements.
Model 377B26 is recommended for testing sound pressure measurements in high temperature environments and confined areas.
Model 378B02 is recommended for extremely accurate applications where high frequencies and high amplitude measurements are required.
Model 378C01 is recommended for extreme accuracy applications where high frequencies or high acoustic amplitude
measurements are required.
Model 130B40 is recommended for measuring surface pressure and noise measurements in environments where wind is prevalent, or space is confined.
Model 378A14 is recommended for applications where high amplitude sound pressure levels or high frequency measurements are required. This ¼” model is designed to be used in a flush mounted application where large differences of static pressure exist.
Model 378C10 is recommended for extreme accuracy applications where high frequencies or high acoustic amplitude
measurements are required.
Model 378A12 is recommended for high accuracy applications where extremely high acoustic amplitude measurements are required.
Leading microphone brands are compared side-by-side by SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden. Extensive performance and environmental tests were performed on microphones from PCB, B&K, G.R.A.S and BSWA.
For Aerospace Applications.
Proprietary Spherical Design for Superior Side-loading Resistance.
ICP® Strain Sensors and DIN Rail ICP® Sensor Signal Conditioners offer a simple technique for monitoring weld forces to ensure zero defects.
Series 260 - conduct dynamic force measurements simultaneously in three orthogonal directions.
Model 410C01 – for process monitoring, quality assurance, and product testing.
ICP® Strain Sensors and DIN Rail ICP® Sensor Signal Conditioners offer a simple technique for monitoring assembly weld forces to ensure zero defects.
Complete line of quartz force sensors for dynamic measurements such as impact, repetitive cycles, punch press, or crimping.
Series 740 For Dynamic Testing of Aircraft, Defense Vehicles and Components.
Series 8161 – designed for existing DIN rail installations where signal conditioning for strain gage based
load cells is desired.
For measurement of short wavelength pressure pulses, 132B38 piezoelectric ICP® micro pressure sensor features 0.5 microsecond response.
For Achieving Highly Accurate Pressure Measurements in Thermodynamic Environments.
Designed to withstand application challenges of turbine monitoring.
Extremely fast, micro-second response with wide amplitude & frequency range. Popular applications include measuring blast and explosion pressure in free-field or closed bunker arenas to obtain peak pressure, total impulse, shock wave and time-of-arrival measurements often used to study blast effects on structures, vehicles, and surrounding objects.
PCB® Load & Torque offers a broad selection of competitively priced torque sensors to meet the most demanding test and measurement requirements.
Series 5300, For Powertrain Development
Series 8179, For Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Wind Power Plant, Test Benches, & Other Industrial Testing.
For Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Wind Power Plant, Test Benches, & Other Industrial Testing.
Complete line of rotary and reaction style torque sensors including the short-coupled TORKDISC® with digital signal telemetry.
AT-4400 Series – for automotive, marine and industrial applications.
Fast & Dependable Measurement of Torque, Temperature, Voltage on Automotive Driveshafts.
For ICP®, Charge Output, and Bridge/Differential Sensors.
Series 440. Modules support ICP®, TEDS, charge output piezoelectric, and capacitive sensors and install into a variety of chassis sizes for versatility or customized requirements. Factory pre-configured models support popular requirements.
Series 481A-498A – in 8 and 16 channel configurations. Conditions ICP® and charge output piezoelectric sensors in a rack mount chassis with gain, filtering and computer control.
Torque Transducers, Hand Torque/Torque-Angle Wrenches, Portable Digital Transducer Instruments,
Joint Simulators, Data Acquisition Instrumentation, & Accessories.
Series PC9000, used in the fastener assembly market to verify the performance of hand and power torque tools.
Series HTA7000, for Post Assembly Torque Auditing, Torque-Angle Signature Analysis, and Bolted Joint Troubleshooting.
Series ST7000, For Use in Power and Hand Tool Audit, Calibration, & Certification.
Series FT4000, For Use in Threaded Fastener Torque-Angle-Tension Testing.
Model 910, For Use in Monitoring Dynamic or Static Torque Applied to Threaded Fasteners, and Monitoring Compression or Tension Force. 0914
For Torque-Angle-Tension Testing of Threaded Fastener Components.
Model 920, For Product Audits, Tool Setup and Calibration, In-process SPC, and Troubleshooting.
For Joint Analysis and Torque-Tension Testing.
Series JS2000, For Use in Calibration and Certification of Power Tools.
Data acquisition, Rotary Torque-angle Transducers, Load Cells, Fastener Drive System, Fastener Testing Fixture assembly.
Data Acquisition, Torque Transducers, Load Cells, Drive Motors, Fixtures, and Accessories for Torque Tension Testing, Friction Coefficient Testing, and Other Mechanical Testing of Threaded Fasteners.
Model 3200, For Complete Torque-Angle-Tension Testing and Analysis of Threaded Fastener Components.
Series PC9000, used in the fastener assembly market to verify the performance of hand and power torque tools.
For Threaded Fastener Testing.
Series FT4000, For Use in Threaded Fastener Torque-Angle-Tension Testing.
For Use in Measuring and Analyzing Threaded Fastener Characteristics in Production Lot Testing and R&D Studies.
For Torque-Angle-Tension Testing of Threaded Fastener Components.
For measurement of short wavelength pressure pulses, 132B38 piezoelectric ICP® micro pressure sensor features 0.5 microsecond response.
Dynamic pressure sensors, force sensors and microphones
for Aerodynamic Engineers.
Featuring UHT-12™ Ultra High Temperature Sensing Element.
New Series 137B pencil probes with 10-32 or BNC jack connectors.
Piezoelectric MEMS Response Accelerometers, Shock Sensors, Force Sensors, Pressure Sensors, Acoustic Microphones & Torque Sensors.
Accelerometers, Pressure Sensors, Force & Strain Sensors, Cables/Connectors, and Signal Conditioning for Blast, Ballistics and Shock Measurement.
Miniature, Triaxial, and High-Temperature Accelerometers, DC Response Accelerometers, Acoustic Microphones, Pressure Sensors, Signal Conditioning, and Accessories.
Accelerometers, Dynamic Force Sensors, Modally Tuned® ICP® Impact Hammers, Modal Analysis Sensors, Electrodynamic Modal Shakers, Strain Gage Load Cells, Pressure Transducers
and Accessories.
Accelerometers for Health & Usage Monitoring Systems.
Save time and money with our predefined kits of the most commonly used automotive products and accessories.
Featuring UHT-12™ Ultra High Temperature Sensing Element.
Sensors for Machinery Health Monitoring
Accelerometers, Vibration Transmitters & Switches, Pressure Sensors and Accessories
Predictive Maintenance, Process Monitoring & Protection, Energy & Power Generation
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We offer metric versions of all of our products. Just add “M” when ordering!
An Introduction to the Operation of ICP® and Charge Output Sensors and Instrumentation
Ensure proper selection of monitoring equipment for hazardous applications
Designed to provide simultaneous monitoring of two data points from one sensor.
Accelerometers and Pressure Sensors for Demanding Measurement & Monitoring Requirements.
Designed for use in industrial environments down to -320 °F 1218
Save time and money by taking three simultaneous vibration measurements.
Survive in higher temperature environments than competitors’ IEPE sensors
Small, Submersible Sensors with Swiveling Mounting Stud
Provide Long-Term, Stable Sensitivity in a Wide Range of Temperatures
Versatile accelerometers designed for industrial applications
Designed to withstand the challenges of route-based PdM in hazardous environments
Ideal for daily route-based use and balancing applications
Designed to optimize manpower utilized on walk-around monitoring routes
Designed for connector consistency in industrial, permanent-mount vibration monitoring
Designed for applications requiring a small footprint.
For high volume and commercial OEM requirements.
An ICP® accelerometer kit designed to withstand that challenges of extreme temperatures as well as hazardous area applications
Forget Cables, Go Wireless! Take a closer look at this simple, affordable, effective wireless vibration system.
Provide stable sensitivity in very high temperatures.
Designed for rugged environments with higher sensitivity signal requirements.
Designed for very high temperature environments with explosive gases or dusts.
Designed to withstand application challenges of high heat environments
Designed to withstand application challenges of extreme heat environments such as gas turbines.
Designed to withstand application challenges of extreme heat environments such as gas turbines and nuclear power plants.
4-20 mA vibration sensors, transmitters, alarms, and indicators for industrial vibration monitoring with existing process instrumentation.
Programmable sensors utilizing microprocessor technology and application specific algorithms
Patented new technology for machinery health monitoring of reciprocating compressors.
USB Programmable loop powered device with 4-20mA output contained in a typical vibration sensor housing
ideal for fault detection in rolling element bearings
Provides early warning of mechanical machinery failure.
Offers Current Output, Voltage Output, and Two Relay Outputs.
The vibration switch can sense vibration due to faults such as imbalance, misalignment, looseness, worn bearings, cracked gears or lack of lubrication.
For use with ICP® Accelerometers or 4-20 mA Industrial Vibration Sensors
The new patent pending design innovation provides better control over trip sensitivity than any other mechanical vibration
switch on the market.
Highly versatile, fully user programmable via USB, low cost, and a drop-in replacement for most popular mechanical vibration switches
Designed to provide continuous machinery protection.
Solid-state, quartz piezoelectric sensing elements with integral microelectronic ICP® amplifier
Designed to withstand application challenges of turbine monitoring.
Designed for use with high temperature differential charge pressure and vibration sensors.
Designed for use with high temperature differential charge pressure and vibration sensors.
Save time and money in route-based data collection with centralized switch boxes
Keep Equipment & Personnel Protected from Hazardous Machinery
It’s never been so easy and safe to access those hard to reach places!
Conveniently measures vibration levels of industrial machinery for predictive maintenance requirements.
For field verification of vibration sensor sensitivity and troubleshooting cable continuity.
Calibrate accelerometers, velocity sensors, and eddy current sensors for end-to-end functionality and alarm trip point confirmation.
Detect mechanical & electrical motor faults with vibration monitoring instrumentation.
Vibration sensors designed to remain installed during daily washdown cycle.
Highlighting hermetic sensors for pump cavitation, recirculation & resonance.
Sensors built to survive hot, wet and debris filled environments.
For the most demanding gas turbine measurement & monitoring requirements.
Reliable and cost-effective vibration monitoring solutions for cooling fans and other low frequency equipment.
Sensors approved for hazardous locations, underground mining, corrosive and high temperature areas.
Instrumentation built to survive in grease & grime and pickup gear mesh faults.
Sensors and instrumentation for permanent installation and testing of wind turbines and turbine components.
Sensors for natural gas supply & petrochemical industry.
Meeting the demands of environmental vibration measurement & trending applications.
Sensors optimized for the unique challenges of protecting & monitoring reciprocating machinery.
Eliminate the guesswork, use vibration trends to change tooling efficiently.
Sensors that stand up to the harsh, high temperature and extreme environments of steel mills.
Sensors featuring the radiation hardened approvals necessary for nuclear power environments.
Miniature embeddable accelerometers for monitoring shock in critical shipping containers.
High frequency accelerometers capable of capturing rotor mesh and bearing faults.
Pressure Sensors & Accelerometers for Precision Measurement Requirements
Systems for Research & Development
Control and monitor data via any PC or mobile device with a standard web interface
Class 1 entry level, designed for professionals
Class 1 for general use, building acoustics & environmental noise
For occupational noise analysis
For community noise ordinance and nuisance complaint response1006
For measuring sound levels produced by firearms
Portable and Permanent Installations
Rapid deployment noise monitoring system with cellular internet
Certification and electro-acoustic test systems
Couplers and ear simulators
For worker safety & product testing
Three Models, Four Doses. One Choice
For reverberation time, room acoustic and building acoustic measurement
Amplifier used with BAS001 or BAS003
Sound source for building acoustics measurement
Impact noise excitation for sound insulation measurement in buildings
Impulsive noise excitation for reverberation time Measurement
IEC 60942 Class 2 Sound Level Calibrator for 1/2" microphones at 1000 Hz
IEC 60942 Class 1 Sound Level Calibrator for 1/2" microphones at 1000 Hz
IEC 60942 Class 1 Sound Level Calibrator for 1" microphones at 251.2 Hz
Outdoor preamplifier with calibration check 1014
Single channel power supply for low noise and 200V microphones
For Precise Sound Measurements
For community, traffic and aircraft noise monitoring
Analysis, report generation and management of noise for industrial hygiene