PCB Piezotronics, Inc.
A manufacturer of piezoelectric quartz sensors, accelerometers, and associated electronics for the measurement of dynamic pressure, force, and vibration.
- 800-828-8840
716-684-0001 - 716-684-0987
- info@pcb.com
- 3425 Walden Avenue
Depew, NY 14043-2495
United States of America
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High Temperature ICP® Accelerometers
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PCB® offers specially designed and tested ICP® accelerometers for conducting vibration and shock measurements under demanding environmental conditions of up to 356 °F (180 °C). These sensors combine proven quartz and ceramic shear sensing technology with specialized, built-in microelectronic signal conditioning circuitry to achieve dependable operation in extreme temperatures and through repetitive temperature cycling. Laser-welded, hermetically sealed, lightweight titanium or stainless steel housings offer further protection from the environment. Prior to shipment, each sensor undergoes a battery of tests to ensure survivability for its intended use. Such tests include temperature soak at elevated temperatures, temperature cycling, and exposure to highly accelerated screening procedures with hydraulically actuated shakers.
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Special Purpose Instruments
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The Mechanical Impedance Sensor simultaneously measures an applied, driving-point force and response acceleration of a test structure for determining parameters such as mechanical mobility and mechanical impedance. The unit consists of a precision, shear mode accelerometer and a quartz force sensor in a common housing. Installation is primarily facilitated at the structural excitation points, in series with a stinger and vibration shaker.
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Sub-Miniature ICP® Pressure Sensors
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PCB's sub-miniature 105C dynamic pressure sensors are specifically designed to fit into tight spaces where mounting space is at a premium.
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Ballistic Pressure Sensors
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PCB® has supplied high frequency, durable, quartz ballistics pressure sensors in both charge and ICP® voltage mode versions for over forty years. Keeping with our tradition, PCB continues to offer a complete line of sensors for conformal and case mouth ballistic measurements. All PCB sensors are provided with NIST traceable calibration. For pre-calibration stabilization purposes, all ballistic pressure sensors are hydraulically cycled at high pressures and most are test fired in the PCB ballistic firing range.
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Specialty Test And Measurement Microphones
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When acoustic measurements need to be made in demanding environments and applications, a variety of PCB® specialty microphones are available.
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High Temperature Charge Mode Accelerometers
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Charge mode output accelerometers from PCB® use piezo-ceramic sensing elements that output an electrostatic charge signal proportional to the applied acceleration. These sensors can operate at extremely high temperatures because they do not contain the built-in signal conditioning electronics that limit the temperature range of ICP® accelerometers. Charge mode sensors are used in the testing of gas and steam turbines, jet engines, high power motors, exhaust systems and automobile engines where temperatures can range from 500° F (260° C) to 1200° F (649° C).
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Accelerometers
356A02
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Sensitivity (10 %)10 mV/g1.02 mV/(m/s) Measurement Range:500 g pk4900 m/s pk Frequency Range: (5 %)1 to 5000 Hz1 to 5000 Hz Frequency Range: (10 %)0.5 to 6000 Hz0.5 to 6000 Hz Resonant Frequency:25 kHz 25 kHz Broadband Resolution (1)0.0005 grms 0.005 m/s rms Non-Linearity: (400 g, 3920 m/s)1 % 1 % Non-Linearity (500 g, 4900 m/s)2 % 2 % Transverse Sensitivity:5 % 5 %.
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3-Component Quartz Force Rings
260 Series
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Three-component quartz force ring sensors are capable of simultaneously measuring dynamic force in three orthogonal directions (X, Y, and Z). They contain three sets of quartz plates that are stacked in a preloaded arrangement. Each set responds to the vector component of an applied force acting along its sensitive axis. 3-component ring force sensors must be statically preloaded for optimum performance. Preloading provides the sensing elements with the compressive loading required to allow the proper transmission of shear forces. Versions are available with ranges up to 10k lb (45k N) in the z-axis (perpendicular to the top surface), and up to 4000 lb (18k N) in the x-and y (shear) axes. Both ICP® and charge output styles are available.
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Miniature Single Axis Accelerometers
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Miniature piezoelectric accelerometers are required for applications demanding high frequency range, small size, and low weight. Product testing is necessary in today’s competitive marketplace in order to optimize designs, reduce defects, and improve customer acceptance and satisfaction. Shock and vibration testing offers a structured approach for verifying survivability in environmental influences that may be encountered during service and for precipitating incipient failures so they are not encountered by the end-user. PCB® accelerometers are used extensively for monitoring an object’s response to a programmed vibration input and for controlling the vibration profiles during testing.
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Accelerometers
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A device that measures the vibration, or acceleration of motion, of a structure.
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Microphone Preamplifier
426A11
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1/2-inch ICP preamplifier with gain and filter switches (for prepolarized microphones)ICP(R) low noise preamplifier with gain, filters, and TEDS
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General Purpose Quartz Force Sensors
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General purpose force sensors are offered in either stud or axial mounted configurations. They are internally pre-loaded and can be used for dynamic compression, tension, and impact force measurements. Tapped mounting holes on both ends of the radial connector style support link, platform, integrated link, and free-standing installations. The axial mounted type offers protection of the electrical connector and sensor cable from potential damage during drop testing and in free-standing installations. Supplied impact caps facilitate impact and drop force measurements.
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Miniature Electrodynamic Shakers
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Miniature electrodynamic shakers are small, portable units designed to simplify your vibration testing needs. From the SmartShaker™ with an integrated amplifier, to an Inertial Shaker System for testing in hard-to-reach areas, mini shakers offer flexibility when testing. Miniature shaker systems range from 2 lbf (9 N) to 7 lbf (31 N) sine peak force excitation.
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Modern Prepolarized Precision Condenser Microphones & Preamplifiers
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Modern prepolarized microphones are designed with newer technology than traditional externally polarized microphones. Prepolarized microphones have many advantages over the externally polarized models. They use ICP® power circuitry invented for sensors by PCB®. By applying a polymer coating to the top of the backplate and embedding a charge on it, expensive 200V power supplies can be eliminated and 2-20 mA constant current supplies or signal conditioners can be used as the power source.
Parent
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MTS Systems Corp
A manufacturer of specialized products, including mechanical testing and simulation systems, and industrial position sensors.
Siblings
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Accumetrics Associates, Inc.
The company designs and assembles digital telemetry systems that transmit sensor data from rotating structures using wireless techniques, preserving the integrity of the data even in environments with high levels of electromagnetic interference.
Siblings
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The Modal Shop, Inc.
We strive to provide the experimental testing community with a single source for all modal and test needs.
Children
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Larson Davis, Inc.
A manufacturer of precision acoustic test and vibration measurement instrumentation. A division of PCB Piezotronics.
