LITERATURE Instruments.Materials testing This two-page, full-color bulletin describes the company's advanced H100K-S K-S Kolmogorov-Smirnov (statistical test) benchtop universal testing machine A Universal Testing Machine is used to test the tensile and compressive properties of materials. Such machines generally have two columns but single column types are also available. which is said to test the mechanical and physical properties of a wide range of materials, as well as finished components. The compact, extremely accurate H100K-S testing machine determines such properties as tension, compression, flexure flexure /flex·ure/ (flek´sher) a bend or fold; a curvation. caudal flexure the bend at the aboral end of the embryo. cephalic flexure the curve in the midbrain of the embryo. and shear of rubber, plastics, composites and adhesives, according to the literature. Bulletin BTA-1 describes the machine's many features, including the tilt and swivel control unit on the load frame, easy-to-read backlit An LCD screen that has its own light source from the back of the screen, making the background brighter and characters appear sharper. liquid crystal display liquid crystal display (LCD) Optoelectronic device used in displays for watches, calculators, notebook computers, and other electronic devices. Current passed through specific portions of the liquid crystal solution causes the crystals to align, blocking the passage of light. , graphic or numeric display mode and alpha numeric data entry. The H100K-S testing machine's capacity is 100,000 N (22,500 lbf.). Its speed range is 0.001 to 500 mm/min. (0.001 to 20 in./min.). General product specifications and color photographs of the unit are included in the bulletin. (Tinius Olsen Testing Machine, P.O. Box 429, Willow Grove, PA 19090-0429) Circle 131 on card Thermocouples, RTDs This literature features temperature sensors most commonly used in the mixing of rubber and other abrasive compounds. Special consideration has been given to the abrasion resistant measuring tips, the notched mounting method configurations (most commonly used in internal mixers) and the critical temperature response time requirements. These sensors are available in both thermocouple and RTD RTD returned to duty (US DoD) RTD Rated RTD Ready to Drink RTD Richmond Times-Dispatch RTD Regional Transportation District RTD Research, Technological Development RTD Research and Technology Development RTD Real-Time Data types. Special construction assemblies are also available. (Pyromation, 5211 Industrial Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825) Circle 132 on card Industrial sensors This six-page, four-color brochure describes numerous on- and off-line robber and tire industry applications of non-contact laser-based industrial sensors that are said to improve quality, increase productivity and reduce scrap. The brochure describes various applications in thickness and profile measurement such as web and sheet calenders, die design and tire tread extrusions, measurement during tire production such as splice offset and ply overlap control and radial and lateral run-out of green tires, final inspection and analysis measurements in high-speed profiling of surface features such as ridges, center lines or edges, tire sidewall inspection, treadwear analysis and radial mn-out. (LMI LMI Labor Market Information LMI Local Management Interface LMI Logistics Management Institute LMI Linear Matrix Inequality LMI Legemiddelindustriforeningen (Norway) LMI Low to Moderate Income LMI Lender's Mortgage Insurance Selcom, 21666 Melrose Ave., Southfield, MI 48075) Circle 133 on card Moving die rheometer rhe·om·e·ter n. An instrument for measuring the flow of viscous liquids, such as blood. The company's four-page, four-color brochure details the specifications and features of the rheoTech MD+ moving die rheometer. The rheoTech MD+ is an entirely redesigned moving die rheometer that is said to offer enhanced features capable of measuring die cavity pressure, as well as elastic and viscous modulus. The compuGraph for Windows data acquisition system is included with the instrument. (Tech Pro, 289 Remington Rd., Suite B, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224) Circle 134 on card Durometers, accessories Durometers and accessories are featured in the company's 12-page brochure. Instruments highlighted include basic and ergo-style durometers, digital pencil-style durometers, analog pencil-style durometers, durometer test blocks, an analog durometer for foam and sponge rubber, analog durometers for rubber and plastic, and accessory durometer test stands. Also offered by the company are material testing services and custom durometers for unique applications. (PTC (PTC, Needham, MA, www.ptc.com) Long a world leader in mechanical computer-aided design, manufacturing and engineering software, PTC, through acquisitions and reorganization, has transformed itself into a leading provider of Internet-based B2B solutions for discrete manufacturers. Instruments, 2301 Federal Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064-1482) Circle 135 on card Data acquisition The company's "1999 Instrument and Data Acquisition Solutions" publication features information on systems multimeters, sensitive meters, Sourcemeter instruments and power supplies, scanners and switching, test and measurement software, data acquisition boards and real-time control boards. Detailed descriptions, photographs and technical specifications are included in the literture. (Keithley Instruments, 28775 Aurora Rd., Cleveland, OH 44139-1891) Circle 136 on card Ultrasonic sensor Non-contact ultrasonic sensors for distance measurement and control are featured in the company's eight-page catalog. Information is presented on applications and advantages, an overview and selection guide, compact sensors, modular (factory grade) sensors, software and starter kits, and custom and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and products. Factory grade model Ultra-S sensors have a sealed PVC PVC: see polyvinyl chloride. PVC in full polyvinyl chloride Synthetic resin, an organic polymer made by treating vinyl chloride monomers with a peroxide. enclosure, conduit wire entry and terminal blocks for quick screwdriver installations. These sensors also have enhanced SoftSpan selected processing features. (Senix, 52 Maple St., Bristol, VT 05443-1022) Circle 137 on card Nitrogen/sulfur analyzer A color brochure features the Model 9000VSA VSA (in New Zealand) Voluntary Service Abroad nitrogen/sulfur solids autosampler. This user-friendly analyzer performs total nitrogen and/or total sulfur determinations on solid samples in as little as five minutes, according to the literature. The brochure provides application information and instrument specifications and explains principles of Pyrochemiluminescent nitrogen and Pyrofluorescent sulfur analysis. The 9000 VS is said to deliver excellent reproducibility and increased productivity by eliminating repetitive tasks of manual sample introduction. A 53 position solids autosampler is said to provide trouble-free, unattended operation. The easy-to-load, gravity fed system is controlled by the company's custom designed software, according to the literature. Operational parameters can be stored and recalled as needed as needed prn. See prn order. . The system is said to be ideal for automating polyolefin additives analysis. (Antek Instruments, 300 Bammel Westfield Rd., Houston, TX 77090-3533) Circle 138 on card Flame ionization detector A flame ionization detector (FID) is a type of detector used in gas chromatography. Principle The Flame Ionization Detector (FID) is one of the many methods by which to analyze materials coming off of gas chromatography column. A color brochure highlights the handheld MicroFid flame ionization detector, said to be the smallest and lightest FID available for detection of volatile organic compounds volatile organic compound Environment Any toxic cabon-based (organic) substance that easily become vapors or gases–eg, solvents–paint thinners, lacquer thinner, degreasers, dry cleaning fluids (VOCs) in fugitive emissions or environmental applications. (Perkin-Elmer, 761 Main Ave., Norwalk, CT -6859-0310) Circle 139 on card Rubber process analyzer The Auto RPA RPA Remote Patron Authentication RPA Rural Payments Agency (UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) RPA Replication Protein A RPA RNAse Protection Assay RPA Regional Plan Association RPA Random-Phase Approximation 2000 automated robber process analyzer is featured in a two-page bulletin. The RPA 2000 is said to increase test efficiency with automated sample loading and unloading. With the features and benefits of the original RPA 2000, the automated version is said to offer unparalleled user convenience and test efficiency by eliminating the need for the operator to be present at the start of each test. The automation system loads samples with a pickup arm, placing them between two layers of film in the RPA 2000 test cavity. W hen a test is completed, the system is said to reliably remove test specimens from the cavity by pulling on the film, according to the company's literature. (Alpha Technologies, 2689 Wingate Ave., Akron, OH 44314) Circle 140 on card Flow measurement A 12-page, full-color brochure describes the company's industrial flowmeters. Publication C-12 covers Coriolis mass flow, vortex shedding, 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. piston, nutating disc, turbine, very low flow and high pressure flowmeters. Specifications include accuracy, line sizes and flow ranges. The publication also covers mass flow custody transfer, sample applications and available accessories. (Schlumberger Measurement Division, 1310 Emerald Rd., Greenwood, SC 29646-8800) Circle 141 on card |
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