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Torque tools ease engine quality control
User application article The ProWrench Opta electronic wrench is point of load insensitive, which means results will be reliable even when it is being used at odd angles. Brochure available
News from Crane Electronics (10 April 2008)
Eddy current tester is best of both worlds
Windows-based multimode eddy current tester operates with encircling/sector test coils (to detect short-surface defects) and/or rotary test probes (to identify long, seam-type surface defects).
News from Magnetic Analysis Corporation (15 February 2008)
Analysers keep watch over fluid quality
Instruments offer a simple method of prolonging the life of lubricants and similar fluids through cleanliness monitoring. Brochure available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filter Division (14 February 2008)
Water in oil analyser turns to tar
User application article New method gives Corus engineers more accurate analysis of a whole tanker load with improved control of the tar loading operation.
News from Able Instruments and Controls (14 February 2008)
Torque control meets automotive safety standards
User application article Bentley Motors purchased five Crane mobile torque test stations, with one being located in the engine build area and four in the final assembly areas. Brochure available
News from Crane Electronics (12 February 2008)
Fixture puts packaging to the test
New jig has been designed for compression testing using the low force (1kN) LFPlus single column universal materials testing machine.
News from Lloyd Instruments (12 December 2007)
Test stand covers full range of applications
Motorised programmable test stand is designed for product integrity testing in quality control and research and development areas.
News from Mark-10 ( 4 December 2007)
Distribution deal covers thickness gauges
Intelligent probe recognition automatically adjusts settings in the gauge at the same time as transmitting recognition data.
News from Tritex NDT ( 2 November 2007)
System provides early warning of bearing wear
The XTSW bearing condition monitoring system removes the need for open out inspections, which are both costly and a major cause of crank train bearing failures. Brochure available
News from AMOT (31 August 2007)
Ultrasonic gauge measures thickness
Tritex NDT's Multigauge 5500 multiple echo ultrasonic thickness gauge allows users to test for corrosion on structures like large storage tanks and bridges.
News from Tritex NDT ( 6 August 2007)
Torque wrenches meet auto standards
Crane Electronics' 25Nm and 75Nm ProWrench Opta torque and angles wrenches have met the standards of a major global car manufacturer. Brochure available
News from Crane Electronics (27 July 2007)
Ultrasonic thickness gauges meet new standards
Tritex NDT's Multigauge 5500 and Multigauge 5600 meet the requirements of BS EN15317:2007, which came into force on 30th March 2007.
News from Tritex NDT ( 9 July 2007)
X-ray acquisition announced
Shaw Inspection Systems offers a complete range of x-ray equipment, including both the hardware and specialised software for a broad range of inspection applications.
News from Shaw Inspection Systems ( 6 July 2007)
Testing company appoints aerospace head
David Phillips will co-ordinate all global activities relating to Zwick Roell's presence in the aerospace industry. Brochure available
News from Zwick Testing Machines ( 3 July 2007)
Gauges get the measure of metal thickness
Ultrasonic thickness gauges provide reliable measurements of metal thickness when checking for corrosion or confirming process quality.
News from Tritex NDT (21 June 2007)
Hardness testers offer repeatability
Foundrax-Wolpert Rockwell 500 and 600 hardness testers are available in manual or motorised load control versions
News from Foundrax Engineering Products ( 8 June 2007)
Torque company appears on BBC2
An appearance on the BBC 2 business programme Working Lunch showcased the testing capabilities of Mecmesin equipment. Brochure available
News from Mecmesin ( 6 June 2007)
Spectrometers offer real-time analysis
A2 Technologies' spectrometers inform users of the types of samples being analysed, the results, any trends of the analyses, as well as a comparison on earlier analysis. Brochure available
News from A2 Technologies ( 4 June 2007)
Testing actuator handles a range of applications
In the automotive industry Zwick's electro-mechanical testing actuator has been used to test seat head rests, foams, steering columns, gearshifts and brake pedal assemblies. Brochure available
News from Zwick Testing Machines (31 May 2007)
Geotextiles replace traditional materials
The determination of the puncture resistance of geotextile materials is carried out by the CBR static puncture test according to EN ISO12236 or ASTMD6241. Brochure available
News from Zwick Testing Machines (28 May 2007)
Five-axis measuring head improves throughput
The Renishaw Revo five-axis measuring head and probe system can improve inspection throughput levels by up to 900% on CMMs previously fitted with three-axis scanning systems. Brochure available
News from Renishaw (10 May 2007)
Bore gauges measure 1 - 300mm
Bowers Metrology's Ultima bore gauges offer a choice of resolutions up to 0.0001mm.
News from Bowers Metrology UK ( 9 May 2007)
Microsite is devoted to hardness testing
Site is a source of useful papers and information on hardness and materials testing and explains why the Fischer hardness testing system is different. Brochure available
News from Fischer Instrumentation (GB) ( 8 May 2007)
Hardness testing comes to hand
Handheld Shore A Scale durometer is designed for the hardness testing of rubber, plastic, leather and a wide range of other soft materials.
News from Bowers Metrology UK ( 4 May 2007)
Sturdy thickness gauges offer portability
The CV-CG200 coating thickness gauge offers users a choice of sturdy handheld units with integrated probes for F or N or FN applications.
News from Bowers Metrology UK ( 2 May 2007)
Engine manufacturer upgrades testing machines
User application article Using an upgraded Vibrophore fatigue tests can be performed on parts, such as valve bridges, rocker arms and gear wheels, with a frequency between 80 and 90Hz. Brochure available
News from Zwick Testing Machines (26 April 2007)
Testing software meets FDA standards
Users of Zwick systems can be totally confident that the data they produce is traceable and secure. Brochure available
News from Zwick Testing Machines (26 April 2007)
Global testing system cuts confusion
User application article The LSIMS connects and integrates Zwick's testing products used in Woodbridge production plants around the world to a central computer system in Canada. Brochure available
News from Zwick Testing Machines (24 April 2007)
University purchases materials testing machine
User application article The Particle Physics Group at Liverpool University is set to use an LRXPlus single column materials testing machine from Lloyd Instruments to characterise carbon-fibre support frames for detectors.
News from Lloyd Instruments (19 April 2007)
Station tests torque tools
Crane Electronics' new mobile tool torque station can cover a torque range from 0.2 to 1600nm, dependant on type of tool being tested. Brochure available
News from Crane Electronics (18 April 2007)
Solution monitors tests
Zwick's testXpert II overcome small timing delays in the Windows operating system, using a combination of hardware and software. Brochure available
News from Zwick Testing Machines (11 April 2007)
Gear company invests in bore gauges
User application article The Newbury-based Acedes Gear company has invested in a series of Bowers XT Xtreme digital bore gauges.
News from Bowers Metrology UK ( 6 April 2007)
Technique offers full-colour surface examination
The Infinite Focus Microscope (IFM) from Alicona of Austria uses focus variation to build true colour 3D images of surfaces and microscopic structures.
News from ACK Solutions ( 5 April 2007)
Hardness testers come together
Brochure highlights comprehensive range of Brinell hardness testers and accessories, as well as recently introduced Rockwell, Vickers, universal and portable hardness testing ranges.
News from Foundrax Engineering Products ( 5 April 2007)
Coating thickness gauges offer large range
The CG-300 series of digital coating thickness gauges boasts many high-quality features including - a 0.1um resolution
News from Bowers Metrology UK ( 4 April 2007)
Testing system keeps going for ten years
User application article A PET bottle top-load testing system has been in use on the production floor at Leeds-based company Esterform Packaging for nearly a decade. Brochure available
News from Mecmesin ( 4 April 2007)
Ellipsometer loaned free of charge
The MM-16 liquid crystal modulation spectroscopic ellipsometer is so easy to set up and use that Horiba Jobin Yvon is offering to loan it free of charge.
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon ( 2 April 2007)
Impact tester wins award
The development of the HIT 5.5P pendulum impact teste resulted in the Materialica Design Award being awarded to Zwick Brochure available
News from Zwick Testing Machines (30 March 2007)
Testing equipment improves packaging
Zwick's horizontally constructed testing system simplifies the insertion and gripping of the packaging specimens. Brochure available
News from Zwick Testing Machines (23 March 2007)
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