vibrations of crank drives
| Code | PT500.16 |
Description:
- Crank drives are frequently used in compressors and pumps.
- They cause vibration due to the oscillating masses and forces.
- Under the alternating stress in the drive mechanism, bearing clearance, for example, can generate shock impacts with high-frequency exciter spectra.
- In addition, free mass forces generate harmonic vibrations due to their non-linear kinematics.
- The PT 500.16accessory set enables the stroke, mass balance and bearing clearance on the crosshead to be adjusted.
- The speed is adjusted using the base unit PT 500.
- Gas forces such as occur in compressors or combustion engines can be simulated using springs.
- Experiments with gas forces require higher torques which are attained by reducing the speed of the drive motor from the base unit PT 500.
- reduction is achieved either with the PT 500.14belt drive or the PT 500.15 gear unit.
- The transmission of alternating torque in toothed gearing mechanisms can be investigated together with accessory set PT 500.15(for investigating damage to gears).
- The accessory set is mounted on the base plate of the machinery diagnostic base system PT 500.
- To measure and evaluate the experiment, the computerised vibration analyser PT 500.04is required.
- It includes all the necessary sensors, a measuring amplifier and analysis software to record the vibration phenomena.
Technical Details:
Specification:
- investigation of the vibrations of crank drives
- crank drive with adjustable stroke
- interchangeable bearing bushes permit simulation of bearing clearance
- springs simulate gas forces
- can be used together with gear damage accessory set PT 500.15
- belt drive PT 500.14 or gear unit PT 500.15 required for experiment with gas forces
- accessory set for PT 500 machinery diagnostic training system
- stackable storage system to house the components
Technical Data:
- Stroke: 50 – 75 – 100mm
- Balance mass total:
- 490g, rated for operation with 50mm stroke
- Bearing clearance: 0…1mm
- Pressure spring:
- relaxed length: 170mm
- spring stiffness: R=0,55N/mm
Dimensions & Weight:
- L x W x H: 600x400x170mm (storage system)
- Weight: approx. 8kg
Learning Objectives/Experiments:
- experimental modal analysis of mechanical systems
- familiarisation with the envelope analysis
- influence of bearing clearance and shock impact
- inconsistent torque characteristic
- wear measurement on piston rods
- understanding and interpreting frequency spectra
- use of a computerised vibration analyser
- in conjunction with PT 500.15:
- transmission of alternating torque in toothed gearing mechanisms
- in conjunction with PT 500.14 or PT500.15:
- influence of gas forces on the vibration spectrum
Scope of Delivery:
- 1 crank drive
- 2 springs
- 2 balance masses
- 1 set of tools
- 1 storage system with foam inlay
- 1 manual
Features:
- vibrations of crank drives
- bearing clearance or slack in oscillating machine components
Accessories:
- Required:
- PT 500 Machinery diagnostic system, base unit
- Optional:
- PT 500.14 Belt drive kit
- PT 500.15 Damage to gears kit
Due to the continuous development of our products, the goods supplied may vary in detail to that illustrated on this Website.



