Mount Reference Transducers Properly

December 3rd, 2006

The Endevco website has a tip on properly mounting reference transducers. It notes:

The Reference transducer often is mounted directly to the shaker armature in tests where the mounting adapter is not reactive to the shaker output. This armature is usually heavy enough that the Reference transducer can weigh anything less than a pound or two (about 1/2 to 1KG). In applications where a mounting adapter is used between the shaker and the article under test it is important to understand if the mounting block may react to the excitation of the shaker within the frequencies being studied. If this may occur it is recommended to mount the reference to the mounting adapter itself to gain a true reference of the energies being transferred in the article under test. Various mounting methods may be employed but most experts prefer fastener mounting over adhesives or wax.

For more detail, see the tip on the Endevco website.

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