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I & L The TorqueTrak Revolution is a

NSTALLATION OGISTICS

All instruments feature sophisti- permanently installed instrument cated 14-bit signal processing for a for continuous monitoring and con- very accurate and reliable data signal. trol. One of the primary applica-

Calibration is done off-the-shaft. The tion objectives aboard marine vessels

TorqueTrak system is suitable for any is to Optimize Power Ef? ciency – to size shaft and any torque/power level, maximize the Power-Output per Fuel- and is mounted externally to the pro- Input ratio. The TorqueTrak Revolu- peller shaft. Engine/shaft disassembly tion provides continuous dynamic

Building an are not required. Vessel operators can measurement and data output for aluminum boat?

use TortqueTrak instrumentation as Torque, RPM & Power on the propel-

Aluminum and Stainless, Inc. a temporary, sea-trial measure, or as ler shafts. This “Power” data can be has all the metal.

a permanent Installation, for con- compared real-time to fuel consump- tinuous monitoring and control of tion, ship speed, heading, weather

Torque, RPM and Power data. In conditions and other variables giving

MARINE most cases, Bins? eld can respond to you the “Power Ef? ciency” informa- requests with delivery lead time of 2 tion needed to make decisions. Daily

ALUMINUM weeks or less and for permanent in- and monthly reports showing average 5086 5083 stallations, just 6 weeks. The basic ap- shaft Power compared to fuel con- 5052 6061 plication is to measure true mechani- sumption, ship speed and distance 5456 cal torque on a rotating propeller shaft traveled can be made and the software during sea trial or maintenance. On runs on a common laptop or PC. The

Plate • Sheet • Rod • Bar twin-prop ships, measure torque on Torque signal can also be used as a

Pipe • Tube • Shapes both propeller shafts simultaneously High Torque monitor/alarm, indicat-

Weld Wire • Fittings using two TorqueTrak 10K systems. ing a jammed propeller, for example.

In this way, users can easily determine The TorqueTrak Revolution system

STAINLESS STEEL whether the two engines are putting features Inductive Power and Induc- 304L 316L 303 17-4 out rated power and, just as impor- tive Data Transfer - there are no me- tantly, whether they’re properly bal- chanical wear surfaces, so long-term

BOAT SHAFTS anced. reliable operation should be expected.

17-4 condition H1150

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