Monitran's general purpose accelerometers provide reliable vibration measurement for industrial machinery, condition monitoring and predictive maintenance applications. Designed for continuous operation, these sensors help engineers monitor equipment performance, detect developing mechanical faults and reduce the risk of unexpected machinery failure.
Our industrial accelerometers are suitable for a wide range of operating environments, from standard manufacturing facilities to wet, submersible and hazardous locations. With multiple sensor ranges available, Monitran provides dependable vibration monitoring solutions for a variety of industrial requirements.
Reliable Vibration Monitoring for Industrial Machinery
General purpose accelerometers measure mechanical vibration, providing valuable information about the operating condition of motors, pumps, fans, compressors, gearboxes and other rotating equipment.
Monitran's general purpose vibration sensors are available with a standard 4–20mA output, allowing straightforward integration with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial monitoring equipment and automated control systems.
By continuously monitoring vibration levels, maintenance engineers can identify changes in machinery behaviour that may indicate developing problems, including:
- Bearing wear and deterioration
- Mechanical looseness and insecure mountings
- Fan blade imbalance or damage
- Misalignment and other rotating machinery faults
- Abnormal vibration associated with equipment deterioration
Recording vibration measurements over time also enables engineers to establish operating trends, helping identify potential problems before they result in significant damage or unplanned downtime.
General Purpose Accelerometers for Different Environments
Industrial machinery operates in a wide variety of conditions, making sensor durability and environmental suitability important considerations.
Monitran manufactures accelerometers designed for standard industrial environments, as well as specialist versions suitable for more demanding applications.
Monitran General Purpose Accelerometer Ranges
Monitran manufactures several established accelerometer series, offering options for different performance and application requirements.
1185 and 1187 Series
The 1185 and 1187 series provide proven, dependable vibration measurement for industrial condition monitoring applications. These established sensor ranges are designed to deliver reliable performance in machinery monitoring installations.
2285 and 2287 Series
The 2285 and 2287 series incorporate enhanced electronics designed to reduce electrical noise and improve signal isolation. Internal Faraday shielding provides additional protection against electrical interference, making these sensors particularly useful in electrically demanding industrial environments.
Selecting the appropriate accelerometer series helps ensure consistent measurement performance and compatibility with the intended monitoring system.
Applications Across Industry
General purpose accelerometers are widely used wherever machinery vibration needs to be measured, monitored or analysed.
In manufacturing and industrial processing, they support condition monitoring of production equipment, motors, conveyors and rotating machinery.
Within the marine industry, accelerometers help monitor vibration in propulsion systems, pumps and auxiliary machinery. Mining operations use vibration measurement to assess equipment operating under demanding mechanical conditions.
In buildings and infrastructure, accelerometers can provide vibration measurements for mechanical plant and equipment monitoring. Oil and gas applications also benefit from continuous vibration monitoring, particularly where machinery reliability and hazardous area requirements are important considerations.
These applications demonstrate the versatility of general purpose accelerometers in supporting equipment reliability across different industries.
Supporting Predictive Maintenance and Equipment Reliability
Continuous vibration measurement provides a valuable foundation for condition-based and predictive maintenance programmes.
By collecting vibration data from critical equipment, maintenance teams can monitor changes in machine condition and identify trends associated with wear or developing mechanical faults.
This information helps organisations plan maintenance more effectively, minimise unnecessary servicing and reduce the likelihood of unexpected equipment failures.
When integrated with suitable monitoring and analysis systems, general purpose accelerometers provide the measurement data needed to support informed maintenance decisions and improve long-term machinery reliability.
General Purpose Accelerometers from Monitran
With over three decades of experience in industrial vibration measurement, Monitran manufactures accelerometers designed to deliver dependable performance across a wide range of industrial applications.
Our general purpose accelerometer ranges combine reliable measurement, robust construction and compatibility with industrial monitoring systems, providing practical solutions for machinery protection and condition monitoring.
Whether you require sensors for standard industrial equipment, wet environments or certified hazardous area applications, Monitran offers a range of accelerometers to meet different operational requirements.
Explore our general purpose accelerometers or contact Monitran for product information, technical specifications and assistance with sensor selection.