Accelerometers are small, but they are not insignificant. An accelerometer can seem like a fairly insignificant part of a large system. As long as there are some sensors, it should be fine. However, it is worth taking a moment to consider the sensors. Accelerometers can be manufactured by one company for several different brands. If the sensor you use is branded for another company, this means that you may pay extra for the same sensor while also losing warranty coverage. Information about exactly where sensors come from is rarely available. This also exposes sensors to variations in quality. Sensors are manufactured wherever the most favorable agreement can be reached. This means that a sensor carrying the same brand may actually be manufactured in a completely different place and according to different quality criteria than previous ones that have been used.
Branding sensors often also requires a longer supply chain, which in turn creates additional costs for the end customer. A long supply chain rarely benefits the end customer positively.
What about CTC? Isn't it just one brand among many?
No, CTC is not just one brand among many. Connection Technology Center is an American original manufacturer of sensors, and we, for our part, are the primary distributor in Finland.
What does this mean for customers in Finland?
This means the shortest and most cost-effective distribution channel possible. The goods arrive to us directly from the factory, and we distribute them to the end customer. No intermediate storage or anything else unnecessary, allowing us to always offer our customers products at a reasonable price and with good delivery times. This kind of operating model also makes it possible to take advantage of the original manufacturer’s warranty, which in this case is a lifetime warranty for most products. The warranty means that if the sensor fails for any reason, you will receive a new one as a replacement. We only charge the delivery costs. In this way, we want to ensure that our customers can rely on the quality and availability of our products. With CTC, you know where the sensors come from and who is responsible for manufacturing them.
When purchasing a larger condition monitoring system, it is worth finding out whether you are also committed to purchasing accessories that carry the same brand, or whether the side of the accelerometer could read “CTC”. This small change can mean savings of even five-figure sums on accessories. In the future, the fast availability of basic accessories will be possible thanks to our own stock, and at the fastest we can deliver sensors as soon as the following day.
Read more about CTC’s lifetime warranty
Of course, the sensors are already compatible with most other brands today, so you can send us the details of your current ones and we will find a corresponding one from the CTC range.
