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Precise analysis of torsional vibrations, valve dynamics and transmission errors for the automotive industry,

energy & mechanical engineering.

Problem: Production interruptions


Goal: Reliable design of the gearbox

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Analyses in the time domain

Dynamic torsion angles in the gear components

Analysis of shaft torsion

Shock loads during load changes

Analysis of the stiffness in the drive

Image Analyses in the spectral range Analysis of the dynamic proposals Checking the vibration dampers and coupling systems Resonance behaviour of the overall system Change in natural frequencies over the ambient conditions Dynamic load peaks

Analyses in the spectral domain

Analysis of dynamic excitations

Testing of vibration dampers and coupling systems

Resonance behaviour of the overall system

Change in natural frequencies over the ambient conditions

Dynamic peak load

Image Analysis of acoustic behaviour Identification of noise sources Detection of component resonances Specialised software solution for gearbox testing

Analysis of acoustic behavior

Identification of noise sources

Detection of component resonances

Specialised software solution for the analysis of gearboxes

Torsional and structure-borne sound analysis

Torsional vibrations can often correlate with the torque signal.
The following analyses are therefore carried out:

The rotational speeds are recorded using rotary encoders on the input and output shafts,

the structure-borne noise signals are recorded with an acceleration sensor on the roller housing.

The recorded measured values are analysed in the time and spectral domain, such that the acoustic behaviour of the machine is analysed.

Vibrations in paper machine gearboxes can impair paper quality and lead to frequent cracks in the paper conveyor belt.
Such torsional vibrations occur in particular in roller gearboxes in which rollers and cylinders (rolling elements) are combined.

The transmission of torque and movement is based on the principle of frictional force transmission.
Particularly in the case of rolling elements that guide the material, a uniform rotary motion is crucial in order to

precise positioning of the material to be guided and

exact parallelism of the rollers.

This also applies to printing machines where several layers of colour are applied to the material.

Customised solution required ?

ROTEC ENGINEERING offers customised measurement technology solutions and complete project management.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does the ROTEC solution for rotation analysis look like and what does RAS mean?

The ROTEC Rotational Analysis System (RAS) has been used for more than 30 years by users in the mechanical engineering, automotive, power generation and motorsport industries to comprehensively analyse rotating components.

With its unique measurement method using a 12.3 GHz counter card and a strictly angle-based approach to rotational speed detection and analysis, the RAS system offers users an unrivalled advantage.

ROTEC offers not only optical and magnetic speed sensors including signal conditioning adapters, but also the modular measuring system RASdelta as well as specialised and user-friendly software for measurement and analysis. This enables a complete solution from a single source. The ROTEC measurement technology products are perfectly harmonised and deliver meaningful results within a very short time after the uncomplicated setup of the measurement chain.

Thanks to the angle-based approach to speed measurement, problems such as sensor vibrations can be recognised after the first measurement and rectified immediately. This effectively prevents costly incorrect measurements.

Our team of experts at ROTEC ENGINEERING, consisting of long-standing users, will be happy to assist you with challenging tasks.

Are there options for customising the measuring systems and software?

The ROTEC RASdelta front end is a versatile modular measurement system that can be customised with 8 or 16 measurement cards to meet your specific measurement requirements.

Our RAS software offers you a comprehensive modular system for analysing rotating components and complex systems. It is an effective tool for mechanical engineers and requires no programming knowledge to perform measurements or analyses.

If you have specific metrological questions, our experienced ROTEC ENGINEERING consulting team will be happy to support you.

Does ROTEC offer other services in addition to the measuring systems, e.g. customised consulting or project support?

ROTEC not only offers speed sensors, signal conditioning, measurement systems (DAQ) and measurement and evaluation software, but also engineering and consulting services.

Our services include the design of measuring points in CAD, the mechanical processing of components, the application and calibration of sensors, the execution of measurement tasks and the evaluation of measurements in accordance with our customers' requirements, including the presentation of the results. The ROTEC ENGINEERING team can also realise sub-projects as part of project support.

Is there training or technical support for commissioning and integrating the measuring systems?

In addition to our annual ROTEC Training Week, which is held in both German and English, we also offer customised training courses for users. These training courses are specially tailored to your individual application of the ROTEC measuring system and include not only the theoretical basics and a detailed presentation of the software, but also practical demo measurements in your environment. This ensures that future users are optimally prepared for your specific application.

Furthermore, we are happy to support you in the commissioning of new measuring systems to enable you to familiarise yourself with the settings and possibilities of the RAS software as quickly as possible.

How is support ensured and are there self-help options?

In addition to our sales and support team in Munich, which serves the Central European market directly from here, ROTEC also cooperates with local partners in many global markets. These partners support local users with trained personnel for all matters relating to ROTEC measurement technology, first-level support and sales enquiries.

Our customers around the world appreciate the proximity of our sales and support teams, as this enables us to guarantee effective support even for short-term questions.

In addition to personal contact, ROTEC also offers an extensive knowledge database for self-help. Please register for our knowledge database to obtain detailed information on measuring and analysing torsional vibrations, transmission errors and valve systems, among other things.