by Binsfeld Engineering | Case Studies, Marine, TorqueTrak 10K
THE CLIENT The S.S. Badger is a passenger and vehicle ferry that has been in service since 1953. Currently, she shuttles across Lake Michigan between Manitowoc, Wisconsin and Ludington, Michigan. What makes her unique is this: she is the very last coal-burning...
by Binsfeld Engineering | Case Studies, Industrial & Manufacturing, TorqueTrak 10K
Engineering Dynamics Incorporated (EDI) was requested to help perform an axial load test on a vertical water pump. Since commissioning, the pump experienced accelerated bearing and shaft wear. There was concern that problems might be due to up-thrust resulting in a...
by Binsfeld Engineering | Uncategorized
Weeks after commissioning, a compressor unit tripped on high motor vibration. Upon inspection, cracks were found in the center piece of the coupling indicating a possible torsional vibration problem. The unit consisted of a 3150 HP induction motor operating at 894...
by Binsfeld Engineering | Case Studies, Mining, TorqueTrak 10K
The following application story is taken from the “THE VALUE OF FIELD MEASUREMENTS ON OVERLAND CONVEYORS” by David J. Kruse and Ryan Lemmon of Advanced Conveyor Technologies (AC-Tek). The TorqueTrak 10K temporary torque measurement system was used to provide the...
by Binsfeld Engineering | Strain Gage
One of the most common methods for measuring torque on an existing shaft is to use a torque telemetry system. The primary advantage of these systems is that they do not require shaft modification and can be easily connected to a strain gage that is attached directly...
