In the quest for energy conservation across various industries, the significance of minimizing vibration and noise in rotary equipment, particularly motors, has surged. At the forefront of this endeavor is the utilization of devices like the Anderon meter, tailored for measuring bearing vibration characteristics.
Sugawara’s Anderon Meter plays a pivotal role in reducing vibration and noise in bearings enhancing the efficiency of integrated motors, curbing noise emissions in household appliances like air conditioning units and vacuum cleaners increasing their lifespan.
A fundamental aspect of this approach involves the preliminary screening of bearings based on the desired vibration characteristics for specific devices. This proactive measure serves as a highly effective technique in achieving multiple objectives, ensuring optimal performance, reduced noise levels, and prolonged operational longevity across various equipment.
Anderon Meter Principle
An Arbor, designed so that its tip matches the inner diameter of the bearing to be measured, is fitted to the spindle, and the spindle is rotated at 1800 r/min. The bearing inner ring is inserted into the Arbor tip, and the inner ring is rotated at 1800 r/min.
A Pusher Head, designed to match the outer diameter of the bearing to be measured, is fitted to the Pusher. By applying force on the outer ring in the axial direction with the Pusher, the rotation of the outer ring is stopped.
A situation is thus created where the inner ring rotates while the outer ring does not. By bringing a probe into contact with the surface of the outer ring, which is not rotating, the degree of vibration in the radial direction of the outer ring is detected.
