Inventors:
George Zusman - Houston TX, US
David A. Corelli - East Aurora NY, US
Assignee:
PCB Piezotronics, Inc. - Depew NY
International Classification:
G01M 13/00
Abstract:
An apparatus and system for sensing vibration in rotary or reciprocating machinery, such as motors, pumps, fans, gearboxes, compressors, turbo-machinery or high-speed spindles, which comprises a mechanical isolation member () interposed between a sensor base () and a main sensor body (). In one aspect, the mechanical isolation member comprises a coaxial cylinder of plastic, rubber or polyurethane which is compressed between the sensor base and main sensor body.