Part No. 501414 Issue 9
Irrespective of clamping method care must be taken
not to over tighten retaining screws as distortion of
the body may prove damaging to the integrity of the
transducer and adversely affect the geometry of the
installation.
If the L.V.D.T. is to be mounted on equipment subject
to high ”g” then dependent on the direction of these
forces, it may be advantageous to consider end to
end clamping in preference to over body clamping.
The magnetic core supplied with each transducer
has been manufactured and heat treated to achieve
the optimum magnetic performance, any subsequent
handling of the core which results in stress being
imparted will render the calibration void, this includes
over tightening of the core during installation onto
its carrier. Hand tightening and retention by means
of a suitable thread locking anaerobic retainer is the
recommended procedure.
1.3. Cores
The standard core supplied with each transducer
incorporates an M4 x 0.7 x 12 mm deep female
thread at both ends for mounting onto a carrier, an
alternative 6-40 UNF female thread is available as a
standard option upon request.
1.4. Carriers
A standard length carrier is available for each model of
transducer, manufactured from 316 stainless steel and
incorporating an M4 x 0.7 x 10 mm long male thread
for attachment to the standard core and an M4 x 0.7 x
20 mm male thread for attachment to the fixture.
A 6-40 UNF thread option is also available.
1.5. Guided Carrier
1.5.1. MOUNTING
Normal mounting methods apply
(see section 1.2. on Installation). Careful consideration
should be given to alignment, the carrier must be able
to move freely within the transducer core. Side force
should be kept to a minimal level.
1.5.2. MAINTENANCE:
Check for free movement
of the carrier when in the vertical plane. Lubrication
is provided via an oilite bush which is impregnated
with molybdenum disulphide and in normal usage is
maintenance free.
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