LITERATURE Instruments.

Physical testing

This manufacturer of quality testing instrumentation has released three product brochures on the rheoTech MD+, the viscTech+ and the rheoTech OD+. These four-color brochures describe features, applications and specifications of the newly redesigned line of laboratory physical testing instruments. (Tech Pro, 289 Remington Rd., Suite B, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224)

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Ozone, hardness testers

Two-page, color brochures are available on the company's testing instruments. The model 2000-AM is a tabletop version of the floor standing series of Hampden ozone chambers which has the added advantage of allowing for different exposure chamber sizes. Full automatic control of ozone and temperature are standard, and a closed loop system for generating the ozone is employed which is said to eliminate the need for external ducting and filtration of exhaust gases. The BS770 universal Shore hardness tester allows the measurement of scales A, B, C, D, O and OO, or micro-hardness measurement (Shore M) to be undertaken in the one instrument by selecting interchangeable testing heads. (Coram Instruments, 37 Whinestone St., Coram, NY 11727)

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Non-contact analyzer

Literature is available describing the NCA 1000, said to be the world's first and only high frequency non-contact, non-destructive analyzer. This system directly measures thickness, velocity, density and defects in rubber, plastics and many other materials. Calibration for any given application is a routine procedure for the NCA 1000, according to the literature. The NCA 1000 is offered as a one channel (direct transmission mode) or as a four channel (direct transmission and reflection mode) system. (SecondWave Systems, 1020 E. Boal Ave., Boalsburg, PA 16827

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Laboratory equipment

The company's 2000/2001 General Catalog is 2,500-page guide to laboratory equipment, chemicals and supplies. Complete descriptions, full-color photographs, specifications and pricing detail over 55,000 products from more than 1,000 manufacturers. Selection guides and cross-referencing are also included. VWR Scientific Products, 1310 Goshen Pkwy., West Chester, PA 19380)

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Elastomer testing

Testing systems for designing and manufacturing superior elastomers and elastomers-based products are featured in this 20-page four-color catalog. The company's engineers have developed a family of test systems designed specifically for developing and improving the performance of elastomers. Proprietary-design load frames, leading edge control-electronics packages, dedicated elastomer testing software and accessories are offered. The brochure exa-mines proprietary elastomer software, TestWare-SX software, dynamic characterization application software, static deflection TestWare application software, advanced dynamic characterization application software, production QC software, resonant search TestWare, tearing energy TestWare, data monitoring application software, an RPC utilities package for simulation testing, triaxial elastomer testing software, a tabletop elastomer system for QC or research, traditional load frame systems, higher frequency dynamic characterization testing equipment, a triaxial elastomer test system, custom biaxial systems, options and accessories. (MTS Systems, 14000 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2290)

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Horizontal testing system

Multi-tasking, rapid sequence materials testing of polymer-based products and reducing testing costs are the key issues examined in the company's case history. The company's newsletter describes a fully automated (robotic) mechanical horizontal testing system. Lab personnel use the 2,000 lbf. (10 kN) capacity MHT for tensile testing injection-molded specimens and bar samples cut from actual finished goods. The robotic MHT system features an advanced microcomputer-based Model MHT 790A controller. (Tinius Olsen Testing Machine, P.O. Box 429, Easton Rd, Willow Grove, PA 19090-0429)

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Temperature testing

This manufacturer of temperature test equipment offers its product brochure which features an overview of the products and services available from the company's extensive line of temperature measurement instruments, sensors and supplies. Included are hand-held analog and digital pyrometers, calibrators, application specific kits, temperature controllers, infrared thermometers and sensors, custom services, etc. (Electronic Development Labs, 244 Oakland Dr., Danville, VA 24540)

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Materials testing systems

Series 5500 materials testing systems are featured a 14-page, four-color catalog. Series 5500 materials testing systems are said to provide comprehensive, versatile solutions for a broad ranged of materials testing requirements, according to the literature. The systems perform tensile, compression, shear, peel, tear, flexural and other physical tests on a wide variety of materials and components. The systems feature a combination of Merlin software, a modular, applications-oriented, Windows-based materials testing software package, precise, high speed electronics for measurement and processing of data, and load frames with powerful drive systems for accurate speed, position, strain and load control, according to the literature. (Instron, 100 Royall St., Canton, MA 02021-1089)

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Sealing inspection

The company's sealing inspection magazine features the Basler Vario for round parts inspection. The Vario features an innovative modular design, making it possible to configure each system for the specific inspection task by equipping it with exactly the sensor(s) needed. The system is also able to adapt to changing quality requirements. Pricing structure is also variable. The Vario also permits turnkey delivery. (Basler Vision Technologies, 740 Springdale Dr., Suite 202, Exton, PA 19341)

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Color measurement

The SP62 portable sphere spectrophotometer is featured in a two-page, four-color bulletin. The SP62 is said to be a versatile sphere spectrophotometer, designed to give fast, precise and accurate color measurement information on a variety of materials. The instrument is said to be lightweight, compact, portable and rugged. Technical specifications are provided in the literature, along with information on measuring functions and indices, special projects modes, etc. (X-Rite, 3100 44th St., S.W., Grandville, MI 49418)

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Weathering testing

The 3000 Series Weather-Ometers and Fade-Ometers are highlighted in this eight-page, color brochure. The 3000 Series is said to represent a quantum advance in applying state-of-the-art technology to accelerated weathering instrumentation in a compact size. Three distinct models are said to offer a diverse range of testing features to provide the ultimate in reproducibility, repeatability and operating efficiency, according to the literature. The 3000 series series meets test conditions specified by ASTM, ISO, SAE, DIN, JIS, BS and other organizations. The controlled irradiance xenon are light system is said to deliver constant levels of radiant exposure, test after test. (Atlas Electric Devices, 4114 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613)

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