Vibration and Shock Sensors

Vibration and shock sensors are vital devices used in various types of industrial machinery. Analysis of vibration and shock in a system is a crucial way of establishing the condition of a machine and in identifying the cause and location of any problems when they occur. The three key parameters of vibration and shock that these sensors can detect and measure are acceleration, velocity and displacement. Types of vibration and shock sensors include displacement sensors, which detect shaft vibration in relation to bearings. Velocity sensors are used for low to medium frequency measurements and accelerometers are the most common types of motion sensor for vibration sensor devices. Vibration and shock sensors are available for use in a wide variety of machine applications. For continuous monitoring and protection of a machine, sensors which have a DC output are the best choice. AC or charge output vibration sensors are most suited to the analysis of vibration in applications and to monitor the condition of machines.