Three mass-spring styluses work independently of each other, each measuring one axis - X, Y and Z. Each stylus operates by angular vibration with one degree of freedom in the direction it monitors. The mechanical, friction-free linkage from each stylus' inertia mass converts motion from any of the three directions into the same plane and draws these forces onto the chart paper for easy reading.
Recorders are delivered ready to use with paper and battery already installed (no ink is used). An Operations Manual is provided with each recorder.
1. Mount the Impact Recorder securely to the object to be monitored.
2. Remove the stylus guard and set the chart paper to the starting time.
3. Turn the recorder on. Lock the cover if desired.
The recorder is ready to document impacts on pressure sensitive paper.
The three bracket styli can be ordered with the same or different G-levels, for example: 2x, 15y, 6z. The appropriate G-level will depend on several factors, including product sensitivities, mode of transport and packaging.
Choose The Right Recorder For Your Needs
Model | Chart speed | Metric | Chart life | Battery life |
M-4 | ½ in/hour | 1.27 cm/hour | 40 days | 6 months |
M-3 | ¼ in/hour | 0.64 cm/hour | 80 days | 6 months |
M-2 | 3 in/day | 7.62 cm/day | 160 days | 6 months |
M-1 | 2 in/day | 5.08 cm/day | 240 days | 6 months |
M-M | 1 in/day | 2.54 cm/day | 1 year | 6 months |
T-24 | Ratchet Advance — paper advances at each impact | No Battery |
Typical G-Rating/Sensitivity for Vehicles
Vehicle suspension "ride" | G-Rating |
Passenger car - smooth roads | 1 |
Vans – smooth or rough roads | 6 |
Truck/trailer - smooth roads | 6 |
Truck/trailer - rough roads | 15 |
Off-road vehicles | 15 |
Rail freight cars | 10 |
Specify Your Model
Model M Recorder | T-24 | |
Dimensions: |
9 ½ X 5 1/8 X 3 ¾” 29.5 X 11.5 cm |
9 X 6 1/8 X 2” 22.9 X 15.6 X 5 cm |
Weight: |
4 lbs 1.8 kilo |
1 1/2 lbs. 0.7 kilo |
Shipping Weight: |
5 lbs 2.3 kilo |
2 lbs. 0.9 kilo |
Temperature: |
-20°F to +220°F -29°C to +104°C |
-20°F to +140°F -29°C to +60°C |
Case Material: | Poly Carbonate | Vivak |
Specify Your Model
Package weight lbs. | Weight kilos | G-rating |
Under 40 lbs. | Under 18 kilo | 70 - 150 |
40 -100 lbs. | 18 - 45 kilo | 60 - 80 |
Over 100 lbs. | 45 - 450 kilo | 20 - 50 |
Stylus Brackets* Available
Gs | Natural Frequency (fn, cps) | Critical Pulse Duration (milliseconds) |
0 to 2* | 8.5 | 58.8 |
0 to 4* | 10.0 | 50.0 |
0 to 6 | 12.5 | 40.0 |
0 to 10 | 15.8 | 31.6 |
0 to 15 | 19.5 | 25.6 |
0 to 20 | 17.6 | 28.4 |
0 to 30 | 13.0 | 21.8 |
0 to 50 | 25.0 | 20.0 |
0 to 70 | 27.0 | 18.5 |
0 to 100 | 29.7 | 16.6 |
0 to 200 | 35.0 | 14.3 |
0 to 300 | 38.0 | 13.2 |