449 press releases : Analysis and material characterisation, Test rigs

The AMETEK Model 9000 RM is a rugged single or multi-component gas analyzer housed in a single 19-inch, rack-mountable unit that can be integrated into Continuous Emission Monitor (CEM) systems or used alone for a variety of gas monitoring applications. The Model 9000RM can be configured to measure most gas species that absorb in the UV (examples NOx, H2S and SO2). The optional low range white c...

Instron introduces the new 9250HV-Helmet Tester (HT), designed to identify how the helmet will distribute the shock and absorb the energy from an impact test. Ideal for industrial and athletic helmets, the 9250HV-HT performs full impact tests, and has the capability to perform shock attenuation and force transmission tests when outfitted with the appropriate head forms. One option for capturi...

Middleboro, MA - Brookfield Engineering celebrates it’s 75th anniversary in 2009 by holding prices at their current level. Brookfield has earned a reputation for providing high quality instruments at reasonable prices. This long-standing tradition has become their trademark, establishing Brookfield as the worldwide leader in viscosity measurement and control. The economic uncertainty in recent ...

The FTS ThermoJet™ from Genevac / SP Industries, Inc. (www.spindustries.com) is a precision-controlled temperature forcing system designed to rapidly change the temperature of a product or device under test. Temperature or thermal cycling is a proven method used to rapidly assess the reliability of products. A product which is alternately heated and cooled stresses any component that has a th...

The versatile, budget priced miVac Duo biological sample concentrator from Genevac (www.genevac.com) rapidly removes a wide range of solvents. Featuring a high displacement pump, the unit typically removes water up to 40% faster than similar concentrators and is extremely quiet. The miVac Duo is suitable for use with a wide range of solvents, from volatile organic solvents through to water and ...

Atlas Material Testing Technology now offers a wide range of products and services to answer important durability questions for the solar energy industry. Atlas, the world leader in material durability testing as it relates to weathering, is excited to help companies in the solar industry meet their product warranty and efficiency claims. Can you substantiate product claims? Is your product engi...

Atlas Material Testing Technology is pleased to announce that the focal point of their new Center of Excellence in Chicago, IL has been audited and reaccredited to ISO 17025. The relocation of Atlas' accelerated laboratory from Miami to Chicago is complete. The full line of Atlas weathering instruments are installed and calibrated in the new 4000 ft2 (375 m2) facility. The laboratory was audited...

Finally, a top-quality tap sieve shaker is available which meets RETSCH’s high product standards: the AS 200 tap! The combination of horizontal circular sieving motion with vertical tapping motion is specified in various standards for particle analysis (abrasives, cement, spices etc.). The uniform mechanical sieving motion produces reliable and reproducible measurement results and, being independe...

Several companies have oxygen measuring systems for flue and process gases, but only ENOTEC has an ATEX-certified InSitu oxygen measuring system for dust explosion hazardous areas. Oxygen measurement in flue and process gases using zirconium oxide technology is reliable and cost efficient. ENOTEC GmbH has improved this measuring technology under the name OXITEC® and subsequently with COMTEC®. O...

Quest Technologies is pleased to announce the addition of the QUESTemp° 44 and 46 to our portable heat stress instrumentation series. These instruments are used to evaluate indoor and outdoor environmental conditions for the potential to cause heat stress or heat-related injuries. The QUESTemp° 44 and 46 incorporate a Waterless Wet Bulb sensor, which offers traditional heat stress monitoring with...

Grabner Instruments introduces a new method, which allows for the fast and accurate determination of Biodiesel content in Diesel. The new Biodiesel method is used in IROX Diesel, a portable, fully automatic and extremely compact mid-FTIR spectrometer to analyze the composition of Diesel. The instruments spectrometer is finetuned for Diesel components and measures the content of total aromatics,...

The latest generation of the FRITSCH particle measurement: - compact size – compact price - extra wide measuring range of 0.08 – 2000 µm - revolutionary dual-laser-technology and many additional advantages like particularly: - Practical Module-System with Fast-Switch-System: The measuring cells of the new ANALYSETTE 22 MicroTec plus are located in convenient cartridges, which during the ...

For the manufacturing and processing of the most varied of polymers, knowledge of the thermal properties plays a decisive role. By means of modern thermoanalytical measuring methods, the following questions in the fields of product development, quality assurance, failure analysis and process optimization can be answered. The No. 1 thermo-analytical method for polymers is DSC (Differential Scanni...

Dust can be a problem in almost any industry, from bakeries to building sites, and the problem is gaining wider recognition from local authorities and the HSE. Casella CEL has responded with the introduction of dust monitoring survey tool that can download its data for monitoring and reporting and run without access to external power for up to 19 hours. Called the Dust Detective, the unit compr...

The FIREBOY Bunsen Burner from INTEGRA Biosciences is proven to ensure highest application safety by eliminating the risk of gas leaking and explosion inherent in using traditional Bunsen burners. Looking to update gas use in line with new local safety regulations the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute, Federal Research Institute for Animal Health in Insel Reims, Germany sought a versatile, high safet...

Integra Biosciences has announced that it will use the forthcoming ArabLab 2009 Exhibition to showcase its comprehensive range of affordable, high quality liquid handling products. Visitors to Stand 460, will have the chance to see and discuss liquid handling products including the lightweight PIPETBOY serological pipettor and the DOSE IT peristaltic pump. The DOSE IT peristaltic pump makes the...

With more than 50 000 leak testers currently in operation throughout 32 countries, ATEQ remains by far the largest manufacturer of leak testing instruments for production lines in the world. With the 5 series, ATEQ introduces the fastest, most reliable, versatile, user friendly leak tester range in the market, and by far the most popular ever built.

Oxford Instruments Industrial Analysis (OIIA), formerly WAS AG, is extremely pleased to announce the launch of the FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO, an exciting new Optical Emission Spectrometer (OES) analyser for the metals industry. Using advanced CCD technology and an extended wavelength range - starting at an impressive 130 nanometres - the performance of the FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO sets the new benchmark for...

Researchers in India have been investigating the nano tensile properties of human hair using an LFPlus single column materials testing machine and NEXYGENPlus control and analysis software from Lloyd Instruments. Using a specially designed winding grip to secure the sample, individual hairs undergo ‘pull to break’ tests to determine Young’s modulus, yield stress and tensile strength. Human hair ...

Lloyd Instruments has announced the availability of the new TG4975 dedicated three point bend fixture for testing polystyrene in accordance with the standard EN 12089: 1997 (Method B). This is important in the evaluation of the properties of expanded polystyrene used for thermal insulation. The TG4975 is the latest addition to the company’s extensive collection of flexural jigs for the ‘Plus’ range...