LITERATURE Instruments.Mixer sensor The PolyDrive mixer sensor for mixing and compounding is featured in a six-page, four-color, fold-out brochure. The PolyDrive mixer is based on the company's PolyLab system technology, but is further developed to provide solutions for mixing applications. As a genuine torque rheometer rhe·om·e·ter n. An instrument for measuring the flow of viscous liquids, such as blood. , it is designed for applications such as polymers and rubber. The sensor allows users to carry out incoming/outgoing QC tests on PVC PVC: see polyvinyl chloride. PVC in full polyvinyl chloride Synthetic resin, an organic polymer made by treating vinyl chloride monomers with a peroxide. dryblends; develop a continuous quality control for thermoplastics; test small sample batches of raw materials or compounds for scorch and cure, or for physical inspection; re-main mobile for routine testing during polymer production; and find a simple test procedure for cure/thermal properties of thermosets thermosets, materials that can not be softened on heating. In thermosetting polymers, the polymer chains are joined (or cross-linked) by intermolecular bonding. Thermosets are usually supplied as partially polymerized or as monomer-polymer mixtures. . (Haake, 53 W. Century Rd., Paramus, NJ 07652) Circle 128 on card OD rheometer The RheoTech OD+ oscillating os·cil·late intr.v. os·cil·lat·ed, os·cil·lat·ing, os·cil·lates 1. To swing back and forth with a steady, uninterrupted rhythm. 2. disk rheometer is fully redesigned for ease of operation and maintenance, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a two-page, four-color product bulletin. The RheoTech OD+ comes with the CompuGraph data acquisition system for Windows, for data collection, storage and analysis. The ODR ODR Online Dispute Resolution ODR On-Demand Routing ODR One-Definition Rule (C++) ODR Octal Data Rate (high speed memory interface transfers 8 bits of data per clock cycle) ODR Office of Dispute Resolution is said to feature ease of use, including single button operation for platen control, pneumatic rotor clamping and a safety shield. Applicable test standards include ASTM ASTM abbr. American Society for Testing and Materials D2084, ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 3417 and BS1673. Windows-based software provides versatile data acquisition, data storage and recall, and statistical analysis, according to the literature. The system features modular design In the context of systems engineering, modular design — or "modularity in design" — is an approach aiming to subdivide a system into smaller parts (modules) that can be independently created and then used in different systems to drive multiple functionalities. , snap-in components, simple mechanics and an easily removable die and rotor. Specifications are provided in the bulletin. (Tech-Pro, 289 Remington Rd., Suite B, Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Falls, city (1990 pop. 48,950), Summit co., NE Ohio, on the Cuyahoga River; inc. 1836. On its course through the city the river drops 220 ft (67 m) through a series of falls and rapids. , OH 44224) Circle 129 on card Weathering testers The company's newsletter features news about weathering and corrosion testing. Information is provided on the QUV QUV Relative Magnetic Bearing (radiotelegraphy) weathering tester and the Q-Sun xenon xenon (zē`nŏn) [Gr.,=strange], gaseous chemical element; symbol Xe; at. no. 54; at. wt. 131.29; m.p. −111.9°C;; b.p. −107.1°C;; density 5.86 grams per liter at STP; valence usually 0. test chamber. The QUV weathering tester is said to provide the best available simulation of short wavelength sunlight with UVA-340 lamps. Testing applications include physical property testing, and testing of coatings, plastics, building materials Building materials used in the construction industry to create . These categories of materials and products are used by and construction project managers to specify the materials and methods used for . , roofing products, sealants, etc. The Q-Sun xenon test chamber is said to provide excellent reproduction of full spectrum sunlight. It tests for fading, yellowing, etc. (Q-Panel Lab Products, 26200 First St., Cleveland, OH 44145) Circle 130 on card Specimen cutters This manufacturer of precision cutting dies and tooling for the material testing industry offers a two-page product bulletin. From standard dies used in automated cutting systems to complex three-dimensional trim tools, the company is said to offer customers innovative ideas. The extensive product line is said to address the issues of cutting flat, multi-level, formed or contoured parts, plastics, automotive components, composites and other products. (Ontario Die, 119 Roger St., P.O. Box 70, Waterloo, Ontario Coordinates: Waterloo is a city in Ontario, Canada. It is the smallest of the three cities in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, and is adjacent to the larger city of Kitchener. , Canada N2J 3Z6) Circle 131 on card Atomic force microscopy For examining polymer materials, atomic force microscopy (AFM (Atomic Force Microscope) A device used to image materials at the atomic level. AFMs are used to solve processing and materials problems in electronics, telecom, biology and other high-tech industries. ) offers the ability to perform high-resolution profiling of surface morphology and nanostructure, studies of local materials properties This is a list of materials properties. A materials property is an intensive, often quantitative property of a material, usually with a unit that may be used as a metric of value to compare the benefits of one material versus another to aid in materials selection. , compositional mapping of heterogeneous samples and probing of sub-surface sample structure, according to company literature. These advanced capabilities are said to have become available due to the development of TappingMode and Phase Imaging. The literature describes AFM studies of thermal phase transitions in a number of polymer samples. The high resolution of TappingMode AFM and the surface compositional characterization provided by Phase Imaging are said to make these studies possible. Current efforts in AFM studies at different temperatures are directed toward an increased spectrum of polymers and broadening of the temperature range for imaging, according to the literature. (Digital Instruments, 112 Robin Hill Rd., Santa Barbara Santa Barbara (săn'tə bär`brə, –bərə), city (1990 pop. 85,571), seat of Santa Barbara co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1850. , CA 93117) Circle 132 on card Weathering testers The company's technical newsletter provides customers and others interested in the material durability industry with a global perspective on issues pertinent to the field of natural and accelerated weathering, material durability and physical testing. The publication presents the company's products, product improvements and information on seminars and workshops. A listing of upcoming tradeshows is also included. The company's branches are located in Chicago, IL; Lochem, the Netherlands; Gelnhausen, Germany; Miami, FL; and Phoenix, AZ. The company's literature is said to be a resource for those interested in materials durability testing worldwide. (Atlas Electric Devices, 4114 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613) Circle 133 on card Thickness gauge The Model 25DL-HP ultrasonic thickness gauge for rubber, composites, castings and fiberglass is presented in a two-page bulletin. The gauge is said to make fast and accurate thickness measurements from one side of a part with no need to cut or drill holes. It is designed for materials such as rubber and composites that are difficult or impossible to measure using standard ultrasonic thickness gauges, according to the literature. The 25DL-HP's low frequency capability is said to offer unmatched ultrasound penetration in these materials which tend to scatter and absorb ultrasound energy due to conditions such as grain structure and internal fibers. (Panametrics, 221 Crescent St., Waltham, MA 02154) Circle 134 on card Digital durometer A two-page data bulletin describes the Shore portable digital durometer. Pressure foot load indication on the display is said to insure that different operators apply the same amount of pressure to every test piece for improved accuracy and repeatability of results, according to the literature. The Shore digital durometer is designed so users can purchase only the items they need. Users can choose from up to ten pre-calibrated interchangeable test scale probes, as well as a variety of manual and automatic stands. (Instron, 100 Royall St., Canton, MA 02021) Circle 135 on card Temperature products This 36-page booklet describes the company's line of temperature sensing, monitoring and controlling equipment. Hand-held thermocouple thermometers (including single and multiple inputs), an extensive selection of Type J, K, E, R, S and infrared probes, smart temperature controllers, RTDs, thermistors and a handheld unit that measures air velocity, temperature and humidity in one instrument, plus a comprehensive assortment of accessories, including field kits, are among the many items featured. Also described is the company's OEM/private label/custom-designed temperature capability, as well as its calibration services. The company is an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer. The entire product line carries a three-year warranty. (Barnant, 28W092 Commercial Ave., Barrington, IL 60010) Circle 136 on card Signal conditioning The company's instrumentation product handbook features detailed information describing the company's signal conditioning and transmitting products, process indicators and network compatible, controlling block I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output products. The 336-page handbook also features application notes demonstrating common and creative ways to use signal conditioning products to solve process measurement problems. (Action Instruments, 8601 Aero Dr., San Diego, CA 92123) Circle 137 on card |
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