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Alloy analyser identifies scrap metals
User application article An XRF alloy analyser from Niton UK has made the identification of non-ferrous scrap metals much easier for a UK-based scrap metal merchant.
News from Niton UK (12 May 2008)
Specialist alloys are 100% tensile tested
User application article A Lloyd Instruments EZ50 50 kN twin column universal materials testing machine has NEXYGEN MT control and data analysis software giving a vast library of international standard tests.
News from Lloyd Instruments (12 May 2008)
Cold rolled/clad materials tested automatically
For quality control testing of cold rolled and clad materials, a German company recently added a robotic system to its existing Zwick Roell 1478 tensile testing machine. Brochure available
News from Zwick Roell ( 6 May 2008)
Melt flow index testers test resin
User application article The Tinius Olsen MP600 melt Flow Index tester measures pre-process raw material variations or highlights post-production problems, ensuring quick detection and rectification of problems. Brochure available
News from Tinius Olsen (28 April 2008)
Small weathering chambers test materials
Unitemp has introduced a range of low cost test chambers for the simulation of primarily of weather exposure on materials, plastics and metals.
News from Unitemp (18 April 2008)
Motorised system checks packaging products
A Mecmesin motorised 'entry level' test system, combined with a digital force gauge, evaluates quality control parameters of packaging products in tension and compression. Brochure available
News from Mecmesin (16 April 2008)
Oxford handy device analyses metals, elements
A robust, hand-held X-ray fluorescence device by Oxford Instruments performs fast and accurate analysis of heavy elements, even when the sample contains light elements like aluminum and silicon.
News from Oxford Instruments ( 9 April 2008)
Spectrometer gives fast, reliable metals analysis
A compact spectrometer for fast and reliable analysis in metals has automatic sample preparation and handling, while analysis and distribution of results is also automated.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (26 March 2008)
Digital hardness tester measures many tools
User application article A digital tester's speed and ease of operation together with its ability to operate across a broad spectrum of Rockwell scales enabled it to accommodate a wide range of tools.
News from Bowers Metrology UK (18 March 2008)
Portable analysers check cleaning efficiency
Portable infrared analysers have ben developed to check the cleaning efficiency of metal parts used in equipment like gas regulators, space shuttle components or weaponry parts. Brochure available
News from Wilks Enterprise (15 February 2008)
Alloy analysers are on special offer
A hand-held instrument that uses X-ray fluorescence to provide rapid, laboratory quality readouts of alloy composition, is currently available at a limited special offer of 30% off the list price.
News from Niton UK (11 February 2008)
Materials test data exported to SQL database
An export utility has been added to materials test and control software to allow the automatic export of data from a materials tests run to an SQL database.
News from Lloyd Instruments (24 January 2008)
Universal hardness tester speeds throughput
User application article Precision engineering company is using a universal hardness tester, which it said is easy to use, fast and accurate and has removed any potential for production bottle-necks.
News from Bowers Metrology UK (23 January 2008)
Guide to low resistance measurement is free
A free colour 34-page 'Guide to Low Resistance Measurement' features tables of wire and cable characteristics, temperature coefficients and formulae. Brochure available
News from Cropico (22 January 2008)
Metal detector prevents plastics recycling damage
User application article In recycling granulated PVC-u window frame plastics a plastics moulding company is using a metal detector to remove any remaining metal that could damage the granulators.
News from S+S Inspection (18 January 2008)
Guide helps build effective metal detection
A comprehensive 64-page guide to metal detection is specifically aimed at assisting the global food production and pharmaceutical industries. Brochure available
News from Mettler Toledo (16 January 2008)
Self-aligning compression jig tests plastics pipe
A self-aligning pipe compression jig evaluates the resistance to collapse of smooth-walled or corrugated pipes manufactured from PVC, PP and HDPE.
News from Lloyd Instruments (11 January 2008)
Advanced hardness testers take bulky parts
An advanced range of hardness testers, operating in all standard and superficial Rockwell hardness scales, have a robust cast frame that accommodates bulky specimens.
News from Bowers Metrology UK (10 January 2008)
Gauge measures single or multi-layer laminates
A powerful system provides continuous or static measurement of single and multi-layer materials such as films, laminates, foils, tubes and contact lenses.
News from IBS Precision Engineering ( 7 January 2008)
Alloy analyser used in recycled SS production
User application article A plant that uses recycled alloys in stainless steel production is using an alloy analyser that takes less than two seconds to identify an alloy grade.
News from Niton UK (24 December 2007)
Machine tests carton erection force needed
A carton erection testing system for the packaging industry measures the force required for erecting a carton from flat, folded carton blanks.
News from Lloyd Instruments (18 December 2007)
Hardness tester has space for bulky workpieces
Hardness tester achieves consistent, accurate test results on bulky specimens in the harshest of industrial conditions and has user-friendly, menu-driven control system.
News from Bowers Metrology UK ( 6 December 2007)
Material analyser identify alloys in under 2s
A range of handheld X-ray fluorescence material analysers use a simple 'point-and-shoot' operation to identify an alloy grade in under two seconds, five times quicker than before.
News from Niton UK (16 November 2007)
Low cost hardness tester has high specification
A digital Rockwell hardness tester a new, robust cast frame with a generous working space to help accommodate bulky specimens and converts data to HV, HB and other scales.
News from Bowers Metrology UK (15 November 2007)
Universal material testing machines offer choice
To satisfy most applications and requirements for testing materials and components, four universal testing machines are available up to 5kN and in three height variations. Brochure available
News from Zwick Roell (15 November 2007)
Plastics serial tests automated at any time
Robotic specimen feeding systems for materials testing machines are used in research and development for cost-effective testing of large numbers of specimen. Brochure available
News from Zwick Roell (13 November 2007)
Update material testing machine control
Users of older, but good condition material testing machines can now update the control systems, applying digital technlogy, to perform the latest test routines.
News from Doli Elektronik ( 5 November 2007)
Full materials testing equipment display at K2007
See a comprehensive selection of PC-controlled materials testing machines from Lloyd Instruments on Stand D03, Hall 11 at K'2007, to be held in Dusseldorf, Germany, from 24-31 October
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 9 October 2007)
Multi-channel source/measure unit is speedy
A multi-channel source/measure unit from Yokogawa, the GS820, is a programmable DC voltage and current generator capable of high-speed and highly accurate voltage and current measurement
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 9 October 2007)
Diverse range of water monitors
Benefits for the paper and board industry are claimed by Analytical Technology for its diverse range of water monitors. Brochure available
News from Analytical Technology ( 4 October 2007)
Crystal orientations analysed speedily, accurately
Advanced orientation imaging microscopy is for analyzing crystal orientations in materials and provides a sophisticated combination of speed, accuracy and flexibility in production environments.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (26 September 2007)
Viscometer operates at up to 450 deg C
The operations level of high temperature viscometers has been raised to 450 deg C and can be configured to display viscosity corrected to a standard reference temperature. Brochure available
News from Hydramotion (25 September 2007)
Tensile and breaking strength tested for old paper
User application article Two measurements of strength, tensile and breaking, are made using Zwick's Universal Testing Machine, by Zentrum fur Bucherhaltung (Center for Book Preservation) in Leipzig. Brochure available
News from Zwick Testing Machines (21 September 2007)
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