IMI Sensors reorganises into three market-focused divisions

Energy & Power Generation specialises in the design and manufacture of innovative sensors and associated signal conditioning instrumentation to meet the demanding requirements of the energy, power generation, reciprocating equipment, oil/gas and petrochemical industries.

Whether involved with design evaluations, field testing, compressors and diesel engines, critical component or process monitoring, PCB Piezotronics' IMI Sensors provides comprehensive protection, condition and performance-monitoring systems for all rotating machinery applications. In particular, IMI's instrumentation is suitable for the detection and measurement of dynamic pressure and vibration in gas turbines operating in extreme heat environments. The company's high-temperature pressure sensors and accelerometers are intrinsically safe for measuring combustion dynamics and vibration levels in gas turbines.

For Process Monitoring & Protection, vibration monitoring of plant and process machinery can provide crucial data that leads to increased productivity and profitability. When vibration levels are monitored, excessive wear and potential failure can be recognised at an early stage to avoid expensive repairs and downtime. PCB Piezotronics' line of 4-20mA vibration transmitters will interface directly to PLC, DCS or SCADA control systems for easy data analysis. Scaled in inches per second velocity, or acceleration (in 'g'), these sensors provide 24/7 online protection for key machinery, thereby reducing downtime. Vibration and smart switches eliminate false trips, providing a technically superior alternative to traditional mechanical shock switches and are a good way to provide protection for critical equipment.

Impact detection products offer additional machine protection. PCB Piezotronics' bearing fault detector provides early warning of impending bearing failure from cracks and spalls. In addition, DIN rail devices are designed to facilitate vibration monitoring with equipment that is familiar to process control technicians. Signals representing overall vibration levels are monitored with threshold points providing the judgement for alarm, control or shutdown.

Predictive Maintenance: PCB Piezotronics' IMI Sensors is described as a global leader in the manufacture of low-cost industrial accelerometers for machinery condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. General-purpose, precision, low-frequency, high-frequency, seismic and multiaxis applications are supported with an extensive product offering including piezoelectric accelerometers, velocity sensors, 4-20mA vibration transmitters, switches, relays, cables, displays and accessories.

PCB Piezotronics' accelerometers are relied on throughout the world to help optimise machinery performance and to keep expensive maintenance and downtime to a minimum. The company serves a wide range of industries with demanding requirements for precision industrial monitoring and measurement of critical machinery. Intrinsically safe, virtually all PCB Piezotronics' products are certified for use in hazardous areas through ATEX and CSA.

All standard PCB sensors and products are supplied with Lifetime Warranty Plus and are also covered by the company's Guarantee of Total Customer Satisfaction. Contact PCB Piezotronics for more information about any of the product ranges mentioned above.