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Digital tachometer 

The Model K-3000 multi-function digital tachometer is featured in a four-page, four-color brochure. The Model K-3000 combination handheld digital tachometer is said to combine the best features of both contact and non-contact models to accurately measure RPM, surface speed and length, according to the literature. Features, applications and specification data are highlighted in the brochure. The K-3000 is said to use the latest microprocessor technology and is backed by a two-year warranty. (Kernco Instruments, 420 Kenazo Ave., El Paso, TX 79927-7339)

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Specific gravity meter

Literature is available from this distributor of the Mirage Trading Co., Ltd.'s 200 Series electronic densimeter. These are specific gravity meters that generate density in only 10 seconds with a resolution of 0.01 to 0.0001, depending on the model. All details, including pricing, are included in the brochure. The company also distributes the Quick Mini digital pocket gauge which is a digital thickness gauge that fits into a pocket-sized protective case. Brochures are also available on these gauges. (SK Trading Co., Ltd., 3560 W. Market St., Suite 210, Akron, OH 44333)

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Non-contact sensors

A six-panel, four-color comprehensive brochure describes eight lines of rugged 2D and 3D non-contact laser measurement sensors for measurement applications requiring consistent accuracy, resolution and reliability for all industries, according to the company. The stand-alone sensors described in the brochure include the SLS 5000, SLS 6000, and the LDS, LTS, LNS, LBS/MBS, SPR-02, SPR04 and M24 series of compact, self-contained, high-speed, non-contact industrial dimensional gauging sensors. Each sensor is individually described with a detailed product summary, color photograph, illustration of laser optics used and specifications chart. (SMI Selcom, 21666 Melrose Ave., Southfield, MI 48075)

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Pulsed laser range finder

A six-page brochure describes a variety of industrial applications of noncontact pulsed laser range finders in positioning, profiling, and distance measurement of solid, semi-solid and liquid targets. Features are described. (Riegl Laser Measurement Systems, 8516 Old Winter Garden Rd., Suite 101, Orlando, FL 32835)

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Weighing systems

The company's weighing, bagging and batching systems are featured in a four-color folder containing company bulletins. Literature is included on the CR 500 batch weighing controller, professional silica handling solutions, the CR 300 low cost high performance batching weighing controller, the ALW liquids weigher and the LPW full loadcell polymer weigher. (Chronos Richardson, 15 Gardner Rd., Fairfield, NJ 07004)

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Measurement systems

Literature is available detailing four of the company's measurement products. The CTWIST (circumferential treadwear imaging system) is said to rapidly digitize the complete tread surface of a rotating tire and perform various quantitative and qualitative analysis. The Profilometer is said to offer tire manufacturers an ultra-precise, non-contact, extrusion profile measurement system. The company's laser-based Sidewall Bulge and Dent Monitor has proven to reduce the false-positive rejects (those tires rejected by existing sidewall measurement systems that are actually acceptable tires) by up to 90% when compared to existing systems, according to the literature. The Feature Tracker utilizes a single laser displacement sensor and an oscillating mirror to rapidly sweep the measurement point across the surface to be profiled. The gathered data can be used for many single-sided applications such as tracking and alignment of a single physical feature or the measurement of the distance between two distinct features, according to the literature. (Bytewise Measurement Systems, P.O. Box 7396, Columbus, GA 31908)

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Universal testing machine 

A two-page, four-color bulletin describes the H100K-S benchtop universal testing machine which tests the mechanical and physical properties of a wide range of materials, as well as finished components. The H100K-S testing machine determines such properties as tension, compression, flexure and shear of composites, plastics, rubber, textiles, adhesives and other materials. Bulletin BTA-1 describes the machine's features, including the tilt and swivel control unit on the load frame, easy-to-read backlit liquid crystal display, graphic or numeric display mode, and alpha numeric data entry. The H100K-S provides test results with mean, median and standard deviation. (Tinius Olsen Testing Machine, P.O. Box 429, Willow Grove, PA 19090-0429)

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Rubber process analyzer

The RPA 2000 rubber process analyzer is said to be the only rubber tester with the sophistication and multiple functions needed to reduce costs, increase productivity and improve quality, whether in the development lab or in production control, according to the company's two-page product bulletin. The RPA 2000 is said to be the only rubber tester available today with the ability to completely measure uncured rubber processability, measure the cure reaction and measure cured rubber properties on a single test specimen in a rapid test. Reduced scrap and improved product quality are said to be among the benefits users have found with the RPA 2000, according to the bulletin. (Alpha Technologies, 2689 Wingate Ave., Akron, OH 44314)

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Moving die rheometer

The XDR exchangeable moving die rheometer is featured in a six-page, fold-out brochure. The XDR is available in three configurations, including the MDR moving die rheometer, the ODR oscillating disc rheometer and the Mooney shearing disc viscometer. The XDR modular component system is said to reduce maintenance cost and improve serviceability, and features exchangeable die and rotor systems, computerized data acquisition and analysis that meets ASTM E 1579, and more. (Corporate Consulting Service Instruments, 1145 Highbrook Ave., Akron, OH 44301-1356)

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Polymer evaluation

Polymer evaluation products for mechanical, thermal, impact, weathering and flammability are featured in the company's eight-page, fold-out brochure. Bench-scale processing instruments are used to prepare test specimens or evaluate the processability of materials. The company's products are said to ensure accurate calibration and adherence to global testing standards, even when they are operated in the most demanding processing or laboratory environments, according to the literature. The company offers additional instruments to test the weatherability and flammability of polymers. The brochure includes color photographs and detailed descriptions of 22 instruments, including analyzers, melt flow indexers, HDT/ Vicar systems, impact testers, sample notchers, laboratory mixing molders and extruders, flame chambers and more. (Atlas Electric Devices, 4114 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613)

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Laboratory safety

A 36-page, four-color catalog offers a selection of products for laboratory and industrial safety uses. High performance equipment and supply items for personal protection, environmental, storage and handling, fume control, liquid handling, monitoring and shipping are represented. Ordering information and specifications are included. (VWR Scientific Products, 1310 Goshen Pkwy., West Chester, PA 19380)

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