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Dissipation measurement aids stress testing

Following several years of development and intensive testing work, Cedip Infrared Systems has added a novel dissipation measurement mode to its Altair LI infra-red camera system. Brochure available

News from Cedip Infrared Systems ( 7 October 2003)

Automated system speeds automotive hardness tests

User application article No fewer than eight different automotive parts can be automatically hardness tested using a novel system developed for Dutch company Van Doornes.

News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines ( 3 October 2003)

Novel fixture aids automotive force testing

A special sample grip allows manufacturers to test power steering components in motor vehicles.

News from Lloyd Instruments ( 1 October 2003)

Staff embrace quality upgrade

Materials testing specialist Lloyd Instruments has successfully passed its transition audit from ISO9000:1994 to ISO9001:2000.

News from Lloyd Instruments (23 September 2003)

Strain-gauge input meter comes to hand

Torque-measuring specialist Industrial Measurements has added a new handheld meter to its extensive product range.

News from Industrial Measurements (17 September 2003)

Fixtures get to grips with test specimens

Lloyd Instruments has published a new catalogue of grips and fixtures for its materials testing systems used throughout industry.

News from Lloyd Instruments (31 July 2003)

Tractor maker powers up to ultrasonic measurement

User application article When the UK plant of the world's largest manufacturer of agricultural machinery uses the USM-II ultrasonic bolt tension instrument to monitor the precise tension required in cylinder head bolts. Brochure available

News from Norbar Torque Tools (28 July 2003)

Ferrite content measurement improves weld quality

Industry standards in the nondestructive measurement of ferrite content have been surpassed with the Feritscope MP30, manufactured by the Helmut Fischer Group. Brochure available

News from Fischer Instrumentation (GB) (24 July 2003)

Novel approach to tension measurement

Digiforce is a novel portable instrument that uses a completely different measuring technique to monitor tension in wires, strands, cables or rods, without making contact. Brochure available

News from Applied Measurements (11 July 2003)

Advanced features for novel torque tester

Update Manufacturing has developed a novel torque tester using a fully digital and embedded software system.

News from Update Manufacturing (Thailand) Co (11 July 2003)

Hardness tester dares to be different

A novel hardness tester aims to free users from the subjective influences prone to Vickers hardness measurement, such as the optical measurement of the indentation diagonal. Brochure available

News from Fischer Instrumentation (GB) ( 1 July 2003)

Solution casts a spell over aluminium testing

User application article Lloyd Instruments has been chosen by Pechiney for a pioneering testing solution to examine the strength characteristics of aluminium during casting.

News from Lloyd Instruments (20 June 2003)

Measurement portfolio gains systems dimension

Wessex Metrology has added industrial strength sensing systems to its portfolio of effective engineering measurement solutions.

News from Wessex Metrology (20 June 2003)

Torque wrench becomes fastener QA tool

The ProWrench Audit combines the features of a high specification digital torque wrench and a specialised inspection tool for auditing fastening processes in a single easy to use package. Brochure available

News from Crane Electronics (22 May 2003)

Force tester confirms child seat safety

User application article Britax has chosen the latest LFPlus affordable, low force testing machine to check the release mechanisms on its child car seat buckles in a fast, accurate and reliable quality control process.

News from Lloyd Instruments (19 May 2003)

Adhesives put to the test

Anyone wishing to test the bond strength of adhesives will benefit from the latest LR, Plus and EZ testing machines from Lloyd Instruments.

News from Lloyd Instruments ( 9 May 2003)

Measurement system uses multiple sensor types

The GageMaster is a complete, easily reconfigurable multichannel system for measuring displacement, vibration, thickness, high-speed motion, spindle error motions and more.