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Silicon Designs, Inc.
Model 2220 - Analog Accelerometer Module

The Model 2220 accelerometer is a higher performance and wider temperature range version of the model 2210.This rugged module combines an integrated model 1221L accelerometer with high drive, low impedance bufferingfor measuring acceleration incommercial/industrial environments. (read more)


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Accelerometers - (204 companies)

Accelerometers are instruments for measuring, displaying, and analyzing acceleration and vibration. Search by Specification | Learn More

Inertial and Gyro Systems
Inertial and Gyro Systems - (66 companies)

Inertial and gyro systems use a combination of accelerometers and angular rate sensors (gyroscopes) to detect altitude, location, and motion. They may also be capable of detecting attitude, position, velocity, temperature, or magnetic field. Search by Specification | Learn More

Tilt Sensors, Switches and Inclinometers
Tilt Sensors, Switches and Inclinometers - (130 companies)

...on is another important specification. Sensor technologies for tilt sensors, switches and inclinometers are defined as accelerometer, capacitive, electrolytic, gas bubble in liquid, mercury, and pendulum. Accelerometers are instruments for measuring... Search by Specification | Learn More

Vibration Instruments
Vibration Instruments - (197 companies)

Vibration instruments are used for measuring, displaying and analyzing vibration. Typically these instruments comprise a transducer, data acquisition and either a local display or some sort of output to a computer or another instrument. Search by Specification | Learn More

Shock and Vibration Testing Shakers
Shock and Vibration Testing Shakers - (66 companies)

Shock and vibration testing shakers are force generators or transducers that provide a vibration, shock, or modal excitation source for testing and analysis. Search by Specification | Learn More

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MEMS Devices - (15 companies)

...are used for both pressure sensing and inertial sensing. MEMS accelerometers, MEMS mirrors, MEMS valves, MEMS connectors, and MEMS switches for other applications are also available. Like other integrated circuits (ICs), MEMS devices are built... Learn More

Vibration Sensors
Vibration Sensors - (149 companies)

Vibration sensors cover sensors and other instruments used for measuring vibration and acceleration. Search by Specification | Learn More

Vibration Transmitters
Vibration Transmitters - (25 companies)

Vibration transmitters provide electrical outputs that are proportional to vibration inputs. They are used during predictive maintenance in order to reduce unexpected machine failure. Search by Specification | Learn More

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Rail Services - (43 companies)

...and railcar maintenance, rail and railcar repairs, and rail flaw detection services to the rail industry. Railroads use fleet management services to track locomotives and railcars, manage daily operations, and provide fleet security and control. Typically... Learn More

Spikes
Spikes - (15 companies)

Spikes are long, thick, sharp-pointed pieces of metal or plastic, similar to heavy nails. They are used in railroad ties and other heavy duty construction applications. Learn More

Test Equipment and Instrument Repair Services
Test Equipment and Instrument Repair Services - (375 companies)

...in the test and repair of acoustic and vibration equipment such as accelerometers and vibration sensors, acoustic sensors and microphones, ultrasonic transducers, hydrophones, impact hammers, position sensors and position instruments power supplies... Search by Specification | Learn More

Signal Conditioners
Signal Conditioners - (836 companies)

...of measurement range. Signal inputs accepted by signal conditioning products include DC voltage and current, AC voltage and current, frequency and charge. Sensor inputs can be accelerometer, thermocouple, thermistor, RTD, strain gauge or bridge, and LVDT... Search by Specification | Learn More

Linear Velocity Sensors
Linear Velocity Sensors - (63 companies)

Linear velocity sensors measure the linear velocity of an object using either contact or non-contact techniques. Search by Specification | Learn More

Charge and Capacitive Signal Conditioners
Charge and Capacitive Signal Conditioners - (15 companies)

Charge and capacitive signal conditioning modules or systems amplify, attenuate, filter and/or convert a charge signal from an accelerometer, load cell, pressure transducer, displacement transducer or other type of capacitive sensor. Learn More

Scales and Balances
Scales and Balances - (680 companies)

Scales and balances are used to measure static or dynamic loads for a wide range of industrial applications. Search by Specification | Learn More

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Product News for accelerometers for railroad

Honeywell Sensing and Control / Sensors for Test & Measurement
Hoenywell Custom Accelerometers

Honeywell's line of Accelerometers are manufactured as standard, modified standard, and custom to provide the fastest delivery possible. (read more)

Browse Accelerometers Datasheets for Honeywell Sensing and Control / Sensors for Test & Measurement
Dytran Instruments, Inc.
Ultra Low Noise Miniature Triaxial Accelerometers

Dytran Instruments, Inc. has just released a new miniature triaxial accelerometer designed for modal analysis testing. The 3273A series features a robust, laser welded titanium design which includes ceramic sensing elements coupled to ultra low noise JFET electronics. (read more)

Browse Accelerometers Datasheets for Dytran Instruments, Inc.
Wilcoxon Research
Full performance compact industrial accelerometers

Wilcoxon Research introduces two full-performance, compact, industrial accelerometers, the 780B and 780C. These two new sensors join the 780A to create a family of narrow, low-profile, and lightweight sensors, ideal for walk-around collection of vibration monitoring data. The key difference between the three affordable accelerometers is the sensitivity tolerance. (read more)

Browse Accelerometers Datasheets for Wilcoxon Research
Rieker, Inc.
Accelerometers Linear Static & Dynamic

Rieker Accelerometers

  • Small capacitive spring mass

  • Frequency ranges 0Hz to 1.5kHz
  • Analog DC output
  • Resistance to extreme acceleration overloads & shocks up to 10,000g
  • Configured to measure acceleration with or without the influence of gravity.
  • Single, dual, or tri axial packages
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Dytran Instruments, Inc.
High Performance VC Accelerometers, 7500A Series

The 7500A series DC accelerometers are a series of high performance variable capacitance accelerometers offered by Dytran Instruments. Featuring ultra low noise electronics, a 4-pin connector and rugged titanium construction, this series are available in ranges from 2g to 200g. They can operate at high temperatures, are hermetically sealed and have a removable cable. (read more)

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Sherborne Sensors
Single Axis A215/220 Series Accelerometers

Sherborne Sensors A215/220 series Servo Accelerometers measure vector acceleration with high accuracy using a closed loop force balance torque mechanism. Typical applications include data acquisition systems, crash recorders, fatigue life monitoring; stabilizing platforms; monitoring deceleration in mass transit systems; road bed analysis; and low frequency vibration monitoring. (read more)

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PCB Piezotronics, Inc.
New Series of MEMS Shock Accelerometers

PCB Piezotronics, Inc., introduces a new series of MEMS shock accelerometers. PCB® Series 3991/3501 MEMS shock accelerometers represent state-of-the-art industry technology for miniature, high-amplitude, DC response acceleration sensors, capable of measuring long duration transient motion, as well as responding to and surviving extremely fast rise times typical of high-g shock events. (read more)

Browse Accelerometers Datasheets for PCB Piezotronics, Inc.
Kistler Instrument Corporation
Light Weight Shock Accelerometers; 8742A Series

The 8742A, is a new light weight thermally stable shock accelerometer series available in four measuring ranges from 5k to 50k g. (read more)

Browse Accelerometers Datasheets for Kistler Instrument Corporation
Measurement Specialties, Inc.
Stud Mount Model 7104A & 7105A IEPE Accelerometers

Measurement Specialties has introduced the new IEPE Model 7104A & 7105A Accelerometers. The stud mounted accelerometers feature a welded hermetic construction with either a side mount or top mount connector. Available in ±50g to ±500g ranges, the accelerometers incorporate annular shear crystals which provide a flat frequency response up to >12kHz. (read more)

Browse Accelerometers Datasheets for Measurement Specialties, Inc.
Wilcoxon Research
M12-style accelerometers

Wilcoxon Research has added to it's product line three new accelerometers with M12 connectors, an established sensor connector that is used throughout the world and is common in the process industries. Several compatible M12 connector-cable assemblies are also now available. (read more)

Browse Accelerometers Datasheets for Wilcoxon Research
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Engineering Web Search: accelerometers for railroad
Testing of rail vehicles for higher speeds on existing lines
of the 1995 IEEE/ASME Joint Railroad Conference Meeting Location: Baltimore, MD, USA Item Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA),
Wireless sensor network based model for secure railway...
inspectors walking the track lines and train cars instrumented with accelerometers and ultrasonic sensors that are capable of detecting wear of the
NVH, Acoustics, and Vibration Technical Library - Developer...
Options are available to build systems that synchronize acquisition on up to 10,000 channels of signals, such as accelerometers and microphones.
Analog Devices: Analog Dialogue: Volume 30: Number 4:...
Go to Previous Page: Contents Go to Next Page: Single- and dual- axis micromachined accelerometers (ADXL150, ADXL250)
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Railway testing using a portable ride quality and vibration...
and railway vehicles, the Federal Railroad Administration developed a protable system that consists of accelerometers oriented in the vertical and
PPI: From Concept to Commercialization - Industries -...
The device simulates the motion of railroad track beneath a railroad car.
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PPI: From Concept to Commercialization - Products - Rail...
The device simulates the motion of railroad track beneath a railroad car.
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ESA Telecommunications: Railway Freight Wagons Architecture
2-axis accelerometers allow monitoring of accelerations and shocks along the 3-axis (also useful for derailment detection and 'rail-road quality'
Fiscal Year 1998 Competition Results
98-01-0074 - Smart Piezoelectric-Based MEMS Accelerometers with Wireless Interface for Industrial Applications
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Smart Piezoelectric-Based MEMS Accelerometers with Wireless Interface for Industrial Applications Wilcoxon Research, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD
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