B11

Mounting hardware and accessories 

## **Mounting considerations** 

## Surface 

Wilcoxon’s rugged sensors are designed to operate continuously in harsh industrial environments. Consideration of mounting surface and wiring requirements will ensure optimal performance of the sensor throughout the lifetime of the machinery being monitored. The accuracy of high frequency signals is dependent on how direct and rigid the contact is between the sensor and the machine. Adequately preparing the mounting surface provides the best performance and output of reliable data ensuring an accurate assessment of machine condition. 

## Tips: 

- Mount sensors in a location that minimizes the vibration transmission route from the driving point source of vibration (shaft) through the machine to the sensor 

- Avoid mounting the sensor on thin sections, guards or vibration-free areas (antinodes), or areas with extreme temperature variations 

- Use a silicon grease to increase the performance of permanently mounted sensors 

## Frequency range 

The mounting location of each sensor should be based on the characteristics of the machinery to be monitored. The dynamic measurement requirements of frequency and amplitude range should be evaluated against the frequency range of the desired type of measurement. Each mounting method has a different effect on an sensor’s operating frequency range. 

Accelerometers have a natural resonance 3 to 5 times higher than the data sheet specified upper-end frequency response. The goal of measurement is to utilize the flat portion of the frequency response (the portion between the upper and lower 3 dB limit) for the best characterization of vibration levels. To ensure optimal response, careful attention should be made to the contact surface area and the proximity to the actual source of the vibration. 

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## Mounting options 

## Permanent mounting: stud, cementing pad 

Stud mounting offers the widest and most accurate frequency dynamic measurement range and is highly recommended for permanent monitoring systems, high frequency testing such as gearbox monitoring and harsh environments. 

Cementing pads approach the high frequency capabilities of stud mounts when used properly, without the need of drilling into the structure. They are often used in applications where multiple locations will be measured using a single sensor. Mounting pads can also be used when multiple sensors are mounted for short periods of time, and directly epoxying the sensor is not practical. 

## Adhesive mounting 

If the machine cannot be drilled or surface quality is poor, adhesives provide a secure attachment and are the next best alternative to epoxied mounting. The sensor’s operational frequency range will be reduced because the adhesive acts as a shock absorber, introducing a lower resonance than stud mounting. Replacement or removal of adhesive mounted sensors is the most difficult compared to any other mounting method. 

## Temporary mounting: magnets and probe tips 

Magnets and probe tips used with sensors and data collectors are best when be used for walkaround monitoring programs. The frequency range of both methods is dramatically reduced compared to stud or adhesive mounts, but is still adequate for general purpose machine monitoring. Care must be used when interpreting data to account for resonance from mounting. 

## **Permanent mounting solutions** 

## Mounting pads and studs 

Stud mounting is the most reliable mounting option because it can achieve the sensor’s maximum frequency range. Sensors are installed by using a double ended stud. One end is inserted into a threaded hole in the base of the sensor and the other end is inserted into a properly prepared threaded hole in the machinery. Wilcoxon offers the ST101 spot face tool for fast and easy surface preparation. 

## Tips: 

- Torque to specification to avoid inaccurate frequency response, poor coupling and/or sensor damage 

- Avoid small debris between sensor and surface, this can dramatically reduce the upper frequency response limit 

- A thin coating of silicone grease can increase mounting stiffness and enhance frequency response 

||SF1 short<br>mountingstud|SF2<br>mountingstud<br>&|SF3 mounting<br>adapter stud<br> &|SF3M mounting<br>adapter stud<br>6|SF4 mounting<br>stud with base<br> &|SF4M mounting<br>adapter stud<br>¢|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Size**|0.26 in|0.62 in|0.315 in|0.315 in|0.625 in hex|0.32 in|
|**Mount**|10-32 UNF<br>both ends|10-32 UNF<br>both ends|10-32 to 1/4-28<br>threaded hole|10-32 to M8-1.25<br>threaded hole|10-32 UNF<br>both ends|10-32 to M6<br>threaded hole|
|**Mounting**<br>**torque**|30 in-lb|30 in-lb|20 in-lb|20 in-lb|18 in-lb|30 in-lb|
|**Description**|Stainless steel|Stainless steel|Stainless steel|Stainless steel|Isolated, stainless<br>steel with non-con-<br>ductive layer of<br>epoxy to prevent<br>ground loops|Isolated, stainless<br>steel with non-con-<br>ductive layer of<br>epoxy to prevent<br>ground loops|



||SF5 epoxy<br>mountingstud<br>@®:.#€e|SF6<br>mountingstud<br>@®:.#€e|SF6M<br>mountingstud<br>@®:.#€e|SF6M-1<br>mountingstud|SF7<br>mountingstud<br>3 »«|SF7B<br>adapter stud<br>»«|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Size**|0.5 in hex|0.375 in|0.53 in|0.39 in|0.83 in|0.33 in|
|**Mount**<br>~~ee~~|10-32 thread<br>~~ee~~|1/4-28<br>both ends<br>~~ee Se~~|1/4-28 to M8<br>~~Se~~|1/4-28 to M6|3/8-16 thread<br>both ends|1/4-28 internal to<br>3/8-16 external|
|**Mounting**<br>**torque**<br>~~ee~~<br>~~|~~|18 in-lb<br>~~ee~~<br>~~|~~|24 in-lb<br>~~ee Se~~<br>~~||~~|24 in-lb<br>~~Se~~<br>~~|~~<br>~~tf~~|24 in-lb<br>~~tf~~<br>~~ft~~|30 in-lb<br>~~ft~~<br>~~tf~~|24 in-lb<br>~~tf~~|
|**Description**<br>~~ee~~<br>~~|~~|Anodized<br>aluminum<br>~~ee ~~<br>~~|~~|Stainless steel<br> ~~ee Se~~<br>~~||~~|Anodized<br>aluminum<br>~~Se~~<br>~~|~~<br>~~tf~~|Anodized<br>aluminum<br>~~tf~~<br>~~ft~~|Stainless steel,<br>recommended for<br>ring mode<br>accelerometers<br>~~ft~~<br>~~tf~~|Threaded (helical)<br>inserts<br>~~tf~~|



All Wilcoxon mounting accessories are backed by lifetime warranty. 

## **Permanent mounting solutions** 

## Cementing pads 

Cementing pads should be used when the structure to be monitored cannot to be drilled. When installed properly, they provide high frequency capability approaching stud mounts. Some epoxies, such as VERSIL406, offer electrical isolation from the ground when properly applied. 

## Tips: 

- Avoid rubbery or sticky adhesives 

|•|•|•<br>Avoid rubbery or sticky adhesives|•<br>Avoid rubbery or sticky adhesives|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|•||•<br>Adhesive layer should be as thin and rigid as possible||||||
|Cementing pads<br>SF8<br>SF8-2<br>SF8-8<br>SF8M-9<br>**Size**<br>1.0 in<br>1.0 in<br>1.0 in<br>1.0 in<br>**Mount**<br>1/4-28<br>integral stud<br>1/4-28<br>tapped hole<br>10-32 hole<br>M6 hole<br>**Mounting torque**<br>24 in-lb<br>24 in-lb<br>24 in-lb<br>24 in-lb<br>**Description**<br>Stainless steel<br>Keyed<br>Keyed, use with<br>993B sensor<br>Stainless steel<br>~~—__~~||||||||
|||SF11<br>magneticpad|SF20-1<br>stud<br>SF20-2<br>stud|SF20-3<br>cementing pad|SF20-M4<br>captive screw||SF20-M8<br>stud|
|||**Size**<br>1.0 in|0.55 in<br>0.75 in|1.0 in|0.85 in||0.72 in|
|||**Mount**<br>-|1/4-28 to 3/8-24<br>3/8-24|3/8-24<br>integral stud|M4||3/8-24 to M8|
|||**Mounting torque**<br>-|24 in-lb<br>50 in-lb|50 in-lb|24 in-lb||24 in-lb|
|||**Description**<br>Stainless steel|Stainless steel<br>Stainless steel|Stainless steel|For 712F and<br>997 sensors||Black oxide coating|



## Isolator mounting bases 

Wilcoxon’s SF series electrically isolate the sensor from the case of the machine, providing protection from up to 1,500 volts of electricity. The isolators are corrosion resistant and can withstand temperatures up to 180° C. The sensor is protected against high voltage, static electricity build-up, ESD shocks and grounding issues such as poor ground bonding, ground loops or different ground potential. 

## Tips: 

- Ensure all contaminants are removed from isolation material to avoid conduction 

- Adhesive layer should be as thin and rigid as possible. 

||SF21|SF22|SF23|SF24|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Length across flats**|1.0 in|1.0 in|1.125 in|1.125 in|
|**Diameter**|0.82 in|0.82 in|0.94 in|0.94 in|
|**Mount**|1/4-28 to 1/4-28|1/4-28 to M8-1.25|1/4-28 to 1/4-28|1/4-28 to M8-1.25|
|**Mounting torque**|24 in-lb|24 in-lb|24 in-lb|24 in-lb|



## **Temporary mounting solutions** 

## Magnetic mounting bases 

Magnetic bases are a quick and convenient option for walkaround applications, and are often used on large machinery. They can be quickly attached and removed on both flat and curved surfaces. All Wilcoxon magnets are designed with corrosion resistant stainless steel casings for use in harsh environments. 

Magnetic bases produce a significantly different response at higher frequencies compared to stud and cementing pad measurements. The most significant disadvantage is the lower resonant frequency of the coupled system. Due to the higher mass, caution must be exercised when viewing data higher than 1,000 Hz. The added mass may affect the measurement of very light structures due to mass loading. 

## Tips: 

- Coupling fluids, such as oil greatly improve measurements with flat bottom magnets and should be used whenever possible 

- For accurate trending, mark measurement locations to ensure readings are taken at the same place every time 

||~~|—&§ 8s~~|Magnets for flat surfaces<br>~~8s~~<br>~~& Bee~~|Magnets for flat surfaces<br>~~8s~~<br>~~& Bee~~|Magnets for flat surfaces<br>~~8s~~<br>~~& Bee~~|Magnets for flat surfaces<br>~~8s~~<br>~~& Bee~~|Magnets for flat surfaces<br>~~8s~~<br>~~& Bee~~|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||B1A(isolated)|B2A|MF015|MF040|MF075|MF120|
|**Pull strength**|40 lbf|40 lbf|15 lbf|50 lbf|75 lbf|120 lbf|
|**Diameter**|0.95 in|0.95 in|0.75 in|1.00 in|1.25 in|1.50 in|
|**Height**|0.69 in|0.56 in|0.41 in|0.50 in|0.50 in|0.60 in|
|**Thread**|10-32 stud|10-32|10-32|1/4-28|1/4-28|1/4-28|



|**Thread**|10-32 stud<br>10-32<br>10-32<br>1/4-28<br>1/4-28<br>1/4-28<br>DBs<br>&<br>& &|10-32 stud<br>10-32<br>10-32<br>1/4-28<br>1/4-28<br>1/4-28<br>DBs<br>&<br>& &|10-32 stud<br>10-32<br>10-32<br>1/4-28<br>1/4-28<br>1/4-28<br>DBs<br>&<br>& &|10-32 stud<br>10-32<br>10-32<br>1/4-28<br>1/4-28<br>1/4-28<br>DBs<br>&<br>& &|10-32 stud<br>10-32<br>10-32<br>1/4-28<br>1/4-28<br>1/4-28<br>DBs<br>&<br>& &|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||2pole magnets for curved surfaces|||||
||B11|MD020|MD035|MD055|MD130|
|**Pull strength**|20 lbf|20 lbf|35 lbf|55 lbf|130 lbf|
|**Diameter**|0.81 in|0.75 in|1.00 in|1.25 in|2.00 in|
|**Height**|0.56 in|0.76 in|0.78 in|0.76 in|1.10 in|
|**Thread**|8-32|1/4-28|1/4-28|1/4-28|1/4-28|



||¥<br>Yr|¥<br>Yr|
|---|---|---|
||Magnets for triaxial sensors||
||MT075|MT075A|
|**Pull strength**|75 lbf|75 lbf|
|**Diameter**|1.50 in|1.50 in|
|**Height**|0.75 in|0.75 in|
|**Thread**|1/4-28|10-32|



All M-series magnets are non-isolated 

## **Specialty mounting** 

## Fin mounts 

The FM series is designed to be epoxied or welded between cooling fins of large electric motors. Fin mounts are typically used on non-drive locations where cooling fan shrouds prevent monitoring on the end belt. 

|**Diameter**|0.50 in|0.50 in|0.25 in|0.25 in|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Height**|1.25 in|2.00 in|1.75 in|1.00 in|



## Quicklink mounting 

QuickLINK mounting pads reduce collection time during walkaround monitoring applications. They offer the speed of magnetic mounting and the measurement reliability of permanent installations. 

|**Diameter**<br>installations.|QB-1 sensor adaptor<br>1.0 in<br>~~S ~~|QP-1 mounting pad<br>1.0 in<br> ~~& ~~|QP-2 cementing pad<br>1.0 in<br> ~~&~~|
|---|---|---|---|
|**Mount**<br>**Mounting**<br>**torque**|1/4-28<br>24 in-lb|1/4-28 tapped hole base<br>24 in-lb|flat base<br>-|



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## Triaxial mounting cubes 

Three accelerometers can be mounted to the TC series cubes to measure vibration along three orthogonal directions (x,y,z). The cubed design allows free alignment of the x and y axes. 

||TC1|TC1B|TC2|
|---|---|---|---|
|**Size**|1.0 in|1.0 in|2.6 in|
|**Weight**|1.27 oz|1.27 oz|17.64 oz|
|**Mount**|10-32|1/4-28|3/8-16|
|**Description**|Anodized aluminum,<br>non-conductive coating<br>prevents ground loops|Anodized aluminum,<br>non-conductive coating<br>prevents ground loops|Anodized aluminum,<br>non-conductive coating<br>prevents ground loops.<br>Use with 731A sensor|



## **Additional accessories** 

## Mounting grease 

The acid and alkaline resistant SILGREASE can be used to assist in temporary walkaround mounting applications. The non-toxic grease is USDA approved for use in the food and beverage industry. It offers radiation resistance and is electrically insulating, even in moist environments. 

## Spot face tool 

The ST101 includes an integral pilot drill for creating 1/4-28 tapped holes. It can be used in either portable or bench mounted drills to produce a high grade flat surface suitable for stud mounting accelerometers with M8 threads. 

## Mounting epoxy 

Adhesive or glue mounting provides a secure attachment without extensive machining but can reduce the operational frequency range since the adhesive acts like a shock absorber, known as damping. VERSIL406 epoxy can be used for flat surface mounting applications in areas up to 150° C.  One packet provides sufficient adhesive for mounting 5-7 bases. 

## Probetip 

The PT2 can be used to take readings of hard to reach areas or surfaces that are not conducive to mounting. It easily connects to any vibration meter via 1/4-28 mounting hole. 

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