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Materials testing equipment
News Release from: RDP Howden | Subject: Electronic extensometers
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 11 June 2001
New catalogue on material testing
extensometry
RDP Howden has just introduced a new catalogue of extensometry products including the range of electronic models plus new video image processing systems offering both standard and multipoint options
RDP Howden has just introduced their new catalogue of extensometry products including the extensive range of electronic models, plus the new video image processing systems offering both standard and multipoint options With many years experience in this field, RDP Howden range of electronic extensometers offers five models covering - The HE25/50 single and DHE25/50 dual averaging versions with 25 and 50mm gauge lengths suitable for both tension and compression tests with a ¤1mm working range, usable with flat or round specimens
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 28 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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