Capture fast-moving events and analyse motion in exceptional detail with high-speed cameras, available from Hylec Controls.
Designed for industrial, scientific and research applications, Hylec offers a range of high-speed imaging systems to capture rapid movement, material deformation, impact events and other processes that cannot be adequately recorded using conventional cameras.
With camera options offering frame rates of up to 25,000 frames per second (fps), Revealer provides a range of configurations to suit different testing requirements, including compact high-speed cameras, high-resolution systems and ultra-high-speed imaging solutions.
Applications include materials testing, impact analysis, combustion research, Hopkinson bar testing, shock measurement, Digital Image Correlation (DIC), Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) and industrial process analysis.
Selecting the Right High-Speed Camera
Choosing a high-speed camera involves more than simply selecting the highest available frame rate. The right configuration will depend on the application, the speed of the event being recorded and the level of image detail required.
Important selection considerations include:
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Frame rate (FPS): Determines how many images are captured per second.
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Image resolution: Influences the level of detail available for analysis.
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Exposure time: Helps minimise motion blur when recording fast-moving objects.
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Sensor sensitivity: Important when working with limited lighting.
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Onboard memory: Determines the available recording capacity.
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Data transfer: Influences the time required to transfer recorded footage.
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Lens and field of view: Determines the area and detail captured.
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Triggering and synchronisation: Allows camera recording to be coordinated with other test equipment.
Hylec Controls can assist in identifying a suitable camera based on your testing application, required frame rate, resolution and recording conditions.
High-Speed Camera Selection Guide
| Application | Key Requirements | Suggested Camera Options |
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| General motion analysis | Frame rate, resolution and camera size | 2,000fps Compact Camera; 2,200fps Real-Time Transmission Camera; 3,000fps Large Memory Camera |
| Welding, drop testing and production analysis | Frame rate, exposure time and recording requirements | 5,000fps, 7,000fps and 10,000fps Cameras |
| Impact, ballistics, shock and combustion | High frame rates and suitable sensor sensitivity | 16,000fps, 20,000fps and 25,000fps Cameras |
| DIC strain measurement | Image resolution and measurement requirements | High-resolution camera configurations |
| PIV and fluid mechanics | Frame rate, synchronisation and image quality | Application-specific high-speed camera configurations |
| Large field-of-view measurements | Image resolution and optical detail | 4K, 5 Megapixel and 21 Megapixel Cameras |
The most suitable model will depend on the specific test conditions and measurement objectives.
High-Speed Camera Applications
1. Impact, Combustion and Ballistics Testing
High-speed cameras allow researchers and engineers to record rapid events for subsequent analysis, helping provide insight into the behaviour of materials and objects under dynamic conditions.
Typical applications include:
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Impact and drop testing
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Ballistics research
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Combustion analysis
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Shock wave measurement
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Hopkinson bar testing
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Material deformation and failure analysis
Suggested camera: Revealer 25,000fps High-Sensitivity Ultra-High-Speed Camera.
View 25,000fps Camera Specifications
2. Automotive Testing and Manufacturing Quality Control
High-speed imaging can assist with observing mechanical movement, component behaviour and manufacturing processes that occur too quickly for conventional video recording.
Typical applications include:
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Automotive crash testing
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Airbag deployment analysis
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Component testing
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Welding process observation
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Production line troubleshooting
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Mechanical movement analysis
Suggested camera: Revealer compact and ultra-high-speed camera range, depending on the required frame rate and installation conditions.
View 10,000fps Ultra-High-Speed Camera
3. Scientific Research, DIC and PIV
High-speed imaging is used in research and engineering laboratories to capture movement and changes in materials, structures and fluid behaviour.
Typical applications include:
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Digital Image Correlation (DIC)
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Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)
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Fluid dynamics research
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Material deformation analysis
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Structural testing
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Scientific and engineering research
Suggested camera: Revealer high-resolution camera range, including 4K and 21 Megapixel models, subject to the required frame rate and measurement setup.
Explore 4K Resolution High-Speed Camera
Revealer High-Speed Camera Range
Hylec Controls offers access to a range of Revealer high-speed cameras, with different frame rates, resolutions and configurations available to suit a variety of industrial and scientific applications.
Explore selected models below:
- 25,000fps High-Sensitivity Ultra-High-Speed Camera
- 20,000fps High-Sensitivity Ultra-High-Speed Camera
- 16,000fps High-Sensitivity Ultra-High-Speed Camera
- 12,500fps High-Sensitivity Compact High-Speed Camera
Need Help Selecting a High-Speed Camera?
Selecting the right camera configuration will depend on what you need to capture and how you intend to analyse the recorded footage.
The team at Hylec Controls can assist with identifying a suitable Revealer high-speed camera for your application.
When enquiring, it is helpful to provide details such as:
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The type of test or application
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The object or event being recorded
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Expected movement speed
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Required frame rate and image resolution
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Field of view and working distance
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Available lighting conditions
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Required recording duration
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Any triggering or synchronisation requirements
Contact Hylec Controls to discuss your application, explore the Revealer high-speed camera range and request a quotation.