PCB Piezotronics, Inc. - Product Announcements

The Automotive Sensors division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) has released a new series of acoustic sensors, designed expressly for use in automotive testing applications such as legislative certification; quality control; system & component performance. (read more)

PCB Piezotronics has introduced a new family of rack mounted signal conditioners, available with selectable filters or isolated grounds. These signal conditioners are best suited for applications where case ground piezoelectric sensors are used and could potentially cause ground-loop noise. (read more)

The IMI Sensors division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) has released the patented Model 682A05 Bearing Fault Detector (US Patent 6,889,553), an industry exclusive, which senses impacts within rolling element bearings caused by bearing faults. This type of detection provides early warning of typical bearing faults. (read more)

PCB Piezotronics (PCB^®) has announced the debut of Model 410B01 ICP^® force sensor signal conditioner, designed for monitoring forces experienced during manufacturing, assembly, on-line processes, quality assurance, and end-of-the-line product testing. (read more)

The IMI Sensors division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB^®) has released the industry exclusive Model 699A02, a portable, lightweight, battery powered industrial handheld shaker, designed to conveniently verify accelerometer and vibration system performance, as well as confirm the operation of interconnecting cables, switching devices and monitoring systems. (read more)

The Automotive Sensors division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) has announced the debut of a series of high sensitivity, DC response triaxial accelerometers, ideal for a variety of NVH and vehicle durability measurements in automotive and off-highway applications. (read more)

PCB Piezotronics (PCB^®) has introduced Model 478A30, a 3-channel DC sensor signal conditioner with selectable gain. This model is designed to be compatible with new Series 3991/3993 high amplitude 20,000 g MEMS DC response shock accelerometers, and providing the end user with a MEMS-based high-g shock measurement system, with frequency range from DC to 150k Hz. (read more)

The Aerospace & Defense division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB^®) has announced the launch of Series 3991 & 3993, a family of MEMS-based, miniature high amplitude 20,000 g shock accelerometers, which are among the industry's smallest. (read more)

The Aerospace & Defense division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB^®) has introduced a series of dynamic ICP^® pressure sensors, Series 106, 116, 122, 123 and 124, designed expressly for measurement of combustion instability and high intensity acoustics in rocket motors. (read more)

Series 137A Quartz, free-field, ICP^® blast pressure pencil probes from the Aerospace & Defense division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB^®) are designed for a broad range of explosion, blast, and shock wave testing. (read more)

The Automotive Sensors division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) has announced release of a new high-temperature preamplifier, designed to overcome high temperature testing challenges associated with NVH powertrain and vehicle underhood testing applications, and to broaden options for NVH test engineers collecting acoustic data in high temperature areas. (read more)

The Automotive Sensors division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) has released a new series of pedal effort load cells for automotive test applications, including brake development, drivability, vehicle handling, and legislative & safety testing. (read more)

PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) has announced the release of a new 4-page, full-color capabilities brochure, entitled, "Intrinsically Safe, Industrial Dynamic ICP® Pressure Sensors." The brochure highlights specific sensor and instrumentation available for pressure monitoring, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and control applications in hazardous factory environments. (read more)

For general purpose force measurements; modal analysis force inputs; drop & impact testing; material fracture; mechanical impedance; tensile testing; biomechanics; materials testing; fatigue testing

• Measure dynamic and quasi-static forces
• Full-scale compression ranges from 10 to 5000 lb (45 to 22k N)
• Single axis-low cost

PCB Piezotronics, Inc. (PCB®), introduces a new triaxial ICP® accelerometer that installs between rider and vehicle seat, for ride comfort studies and human vibration exposure investigations. Model 356B41 contains a precision, low profile, triaxial ICP® accelerometer, which is mounted to a metal plate and screwed into a molded rubber pad. (read more)

PCB Piezotronics, Inc. has introduced Series 105, a new family of ICP® miniature dynamic pressure sensors, ideal for monitoring dynamic combustion pressure in diesel and natural gas powered engines, and other reciprocating equipment. Proper monitoring allows for extended maintenance intervals, improved fuel efficiency, and lower NOx emissions. (read more)

PCB Piezotronics, Inc. (PCB®) has introduced a series of dynamic, ICP® pressure sensors that have been certified under ATEX and CSA for use in hazardous environments. These sensors are widely used on pumps, compressors, power generation equipment, and other machinery operating in hazardous environments. (read more)

The Automotive Sensors division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) has released new Model 106M160 high intensity ICP^® acoustic microphone, designed for measuring airbag deployment noise and total impulse of an inflation event occurring inside of an automotive cabin. The unit offers sensitivities of 79.8 mV/kPa (550 mV/psi); a measurement range of 189 dB (57.2 kPa). (read more)

PCB Piezotronics (PCB^Ò) has announced the release of a new capabilities brochure, entitled, "Three-component Dynamic Force Sensors." The brochure highlights specific sensors and instrumentation for force limited vibration testing; measuring input forces for modal analysis and structural testing; assessing biomechanical ability; and monitoring cutting tool forces. (read more)

PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) has introduced Model 357A19, a very miniature charge output accelerometer, designed for performing shock and vibration studies in space-restricted locations and on small, lightweight structures. The unit occupies a 0.11 x 0.16 x 0.27 inch (2.8 x 4.1 x 6.9 mm) envelope, and weighs a mere 0.007 ounces (0.20 grams). (read more)

PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) has announced the release of a 4-page, full-color brochure, entitled, "Sensors for Power Generation and Reciprocating Equipment Monitoring", which provides an overview of sensors to address the demanding requirements of the power generation, reciprocating equipment, and oil, gas and petrochemical equipment industries. (read more)

August 3, 2007, Depew, NY, USA - Series 1500 Transducers and Transmitters from PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) offer a complete selection for pressure monitoring in general purpose and hazardous industrial environments. (read more)

August 3, 2007, Depew, NY, USA – PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) has debuted Model 130D22, a combined ICP® free field response pre-polarized array microphone and preamplifier. The microphone is designed for measuring sound pressure levels and frequencies in the audible range, and can be used simultaneously with ICP® accelerometers to simplify test setups. (read more)

PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) has introduced a new dynamic pressure sensor, ideal for measuring dynamic combustion pressure in gasoline or diesel engines. The high temperature (to +600 °F/+315 °C) piezoelectric charge output sensor, structured with naturally stable quartz sensing elements, is well-suited to measure rapidly-changing pressure fluctuations over a wide amplitude and frequency range. (read more)

PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) a world leader in the design and manufacture of vibration, acoustic, pressure, force, and torque sensors, has introduced Model 377A13, a prepolarized, 1/2" pressure response type microphone, operating from ICP^â sensor power, which offers extended frequency capability to 20k Hz (+ 2 dB). (read more)