Superior TCSTD-TK User Manual
VIBRA-TAK®
Slide Rule Tachometer
Measure VPM
Check electric
Measure
correct
inefficient
hopper
dangerous
underspeed.
on
match
motor
car
plate
RPM
vibrator
overspeed
VPM
or
The VIBRA-TAK slide rule tachometer
is
a simple,
easy-to-use tool for accurately measuring the
of
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speed
size
trouble shooting tool for shop and field
a vibrating object. It's the ideal pocket
mechanics, engineers and service technicians.
to
help
• Measure vibrations per minute (VPM).
• Checks
RPM
of
high speed machines.
• Helps locate the source
• Locates "dead spots" on vibration equipment.
• Comes complete with durable vinyl
Proper
speed indicates
mounting
on
Bins, Hoppers,
Check speed
match wheel speed
of
Grinders
to
good
to
tool
vibrator
or
Forms
speed
PART#
TCSTD-TK
of
unwanted vibration.
Case.
RANGE
2,000
to
21,000
TUNING SLIDE INDICATES SPEED
'
READ AT THIS EDGE
HOW
1. Press the bullet nose against the vibrating object.
NOTE: When using the tachometer on vibrators, place the nose
2.
3.
4.
FOR
This instrument will give a direct read
engines. To check the RPM
VIBRA-TAK
measure power RPM:
• 2-cycle engines: divide reading by the number
• 4-cycle
TO
USE:
the air hose about
Move tuning slide up/down scale until reed reaches maximum throw.
SLO-TAK: multiply reading by 100 for vibrations per min., or shaft RPM.
HI-TAK: multiply reading by 1000 vibrations per min.,
The "throw"
"throw" equals .001" amplitude.
INTERNAL
engines: divide reading by 1/2 the number
of
the reed is
COMBUSTION
vibration indicator gives the number
4" from the vibrator's inlet.
or
shaft RPM.
in
direct proportion to speed and amplitude. Each 1/2"
ENGINES
of
crank-shaft speed for 1 & 2 cylinder 4-cycle
of
internal combustion engines, remember that the
of
power impulses. Therefore, to
of
cylinders.
of
cylinders.
of
the tachometer on
of
FOR
AIR
& ELECTRIC MOTORS,
When checking electric motors and vibrators, the instrument is read directly. On engines
and motors on power
vibration can be
tools, mowers, boats, model planes, etc., tune
felt with fingers.
VIBRATORS
& POWER TOOLS
in
on any part where
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