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Partnership agreement (1st March 2012)
Monitran, manufacturer of transducers for the measurement of vibration, proximity and displacement, has formed a Diagnostic System Integrator (DSI) partnership with specialist engineering consultancy Drive Management
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A picture of health (1st March 2012)
Monitran has launched a robust microcontroller-based condition monitoring system.
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Alliance to be announced at show (1st January 2012)
Monitran has hinted that it will be announcing an alliance with a prominent UK-based systems integrator. The alliance is set to deliver benefits to those seeking turnkey engineering solutions, where the benefits inclu
New MD for Monitran (1st November 2011)
Monitran, developer and manufacturer of transducers for the measurement of vibration, proximity and displacement, has promoted Andy Anthony to the position of MD.
Time and tide... (1st September 2011)
The Thames Barrier has just undergone a comprehensive maintenance overhaul. Chris Leede,project manager of Monitran, explains how part of that overhaul included the fitting of sensors to monitor bearing wear and other par
Now with Modbus (1st July 2011)
Monitran has added Modbus to its robust g-mac accelerometer signal conditioning module.
Smart sensor series (1st March 2011)
Monitran, a company that develops and manufactures transducers for the measurement of vibration, displacement and proximity, has added 'smart sensors' to its MTN/2200 product range.
General purpose sensors for vibration analysis| (1st March 2010)
Monitran has launched six new ranges of general purpose sensors. All are available as top- or side-entry and with integral cables or connectors.
Monitors blades (1st September 2009)
Monitran Technology has developed a digital signal processing (DSP) unit for the real-time monitoring of turbine blade conditions
Quick tight grip (1st July 2009)
Monitran has made its general purpose vibration sensors and accelerometers available as Grip Tight (GT) versions.
Knowing just what's around the corner (1st May 2009)
Vibration-based condition monitoring takes the guesswork out of where you are on the 'failure curve', as Andy Anthony, operations director of Monitran, explains
New stud option (1st May 2009)
Monitran has devised a new stud option for mounting its vibration sensors and accelerometers, which sees the sensor bonding to the stud via a grub screw (through the body of the sensor).
Sensor returns (1st January 2009)
This year,Monitran's turbomachinery tip timing (T3) sensor and conditioning unit will be returning to Maintec.
IECEx sensors (1st May 2008)
Monitran has been awarded IECEx certification on all 18 of its intrinsically safe vibration sensors.
Reacts to rising vibes (1st May 2008)
When fixed to a piece of plant or equipment, the VS0004 vibration switch module from Monitran can respond to a rise in vibration levels in a number of user-definable ways.
Monitran at Maintec (27th February 2008)
All visitors to Monitran's stand will take away an advice-rich product selector guide and have the opportunity to discuss any condition-based predictive maintenance projects with the company's specialists...
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Sensor guide (1st January 2008)
Available from Monitran is an A4 fold-out booklet that provides details of the company's general and special purpose vibration sensors.
21 years of monitoring (1st November 2007)
Monitran celebrates 21 years in business this year and is already planning for the next 21 years. Donald Lyon, MD, (pictured) says "Over the 21 years we have been in business, the name of Monitran has become synonymous with
Probe driver (1st September 2007)
Available from Monitran, the MTN/DSPD-40 is a versatile eddy current probe driver that is fully programmable.
Tri-axial sensor (1st July 2007)
A compact tri-axial accelerometer introduced by Monitran is said to be particular well suited to aerospace applications, but also lends itself to automotive and industrial use where vibration in any or all of the three
Vibration levels - (1st May 2007)
Monitran, a world leader in the design and manufacture of vibration sensors, has launched VI-sage ("visage"), a combined hardware and web-based solution that enables companies to monitor remotely vibration data as part
Accelerometers and more (1st January 2007)
Alongside an extensive range of accelerometers, Monitran will be showcasing its g-mac accelerometer signal conditioning module on Maintec stand C9 . The company claims g-mac is a versatile, cost-effective alternative to trad
Walking the efficiency line (1st January 2007)
Huw Finney, Head of Electronic Engineering at Monitran, advises on how vibration monitoring can aid efficient, predictive maintenance It is a fact of modern (engineering) life that UK-based manufacturing processes, and the ma
Checks vibes (1st September 2006)
Monitran's vibration sensors are increasingly used to monitor vibration levels on plant and components in the water industry.
Vibration meter is updated (1st May 2006)
One of Monitran's most popular bearings, this belt drive is also and successful products, the VM series vibration meter has recently undergone an updating exercise.
Chip sense (1st May 2006)
Monitran's vibration sensors are being used by many producers of the UK's favourite food - the chip - to monitor the vibration levels of their vibratory conveyors. A proactive vibration level monitoring programme usually starts with a hand held vibra
Vibration sensor helps to reduce downtime (1st November 2005)
Chlor-alkali producer, INEOS Chlor relies on Monitran's MTN/410 Defender vibration sensor to help it reduce equipment downtime and improve efficiency.
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Vibe sensors (1st September 2005)
Monitran‘s new family of intrinsically safe vibration sensors meet the latest approval for ATEX Group I & II. The MTN/11001 series offers a choice of models to suit a variety of applications.
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Goes deep (1st July 2005)
A compact industrial accelerometer from Monitran can operate completely submerged to a depth of 100m, making it suitable for vibration monitoring of underwater pumps, roll bearings in the continuously wet conditions of process plant, and applications
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Vibration monitoring keeps tunnel operating (1st May 2005)
Amultichannel monitoring system from Monitran is used by Mersey Tunnels to measure vibration levels on the fan ventilation system of its Kingsway Tunnel.
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Low profile (1st January 2005)
In order to keep a spindle operating at its optimum performance, it is usually monitored by sensors for vibration, speed and temperature variations. Any change in operating patterns can then be detected, allowing corrective work to be carried out so
SAFETY IMPROVED AND COSTS CUT (1st November 2004)
Vibration monitoring technology from Monitran is helping Corus Strip Products cut operating costs, increase uptime and improve safety at its granulated coal processing plant in Port Talbot.
Low profile (1st September 2004)
To keep spindles working at optimum performance, they are usually monitored by sensors for vibration, speed and temperature variations. Any change in operating patterns can then be detected and corrective action taken to avoid machine down time or fa
Sensors conform to ATEX (1st September 2004)
Monitrans new intrinsically safe vibration sensors meet the ATEX European Directive 94/9/EC100a for hazardous areas.
VIBRATION MODULES (1st July 2004)
Monitran has launched new din rail-mounted vibration modules for use with its range of accelerometers to provide power to the sensor and also condition the output signal in differing ways.
