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Test and Measurement
Instrumentation Product Line Is Expanded
Superior Value Products has added Reed Instrumentation products to its line-up. Reed’s instruments include thermometers, hygrometers, multimeters, clamp meters, electrical testers, calibrators, air ve…
Leak Detective Sleuths Out Trouble (February 01, 2010)
A major industrial facility had an urgent need to locate a vacuum leak in a pipe that was insulated in 1.5-in.-thick rock wool covered by an aluminum outer skin. The cost of downtime at the facility was estimated at $35,000 per hour, and the…
Software Upgrade Includes Many Enhancements
Apollo has released version 4.0 of its Reality Charting root cause analysis software. This version will enable users to: define problems with accuracy; create detailed cause and effect charts; visuall…
Thermal Camera Blends Thermal/Visual Images
The SKF TKT1 10 thermal camera produces thermal images from invisible infrared radiation and is used for identifying potential problems caused by overheating. Designed specially for maintenance techni…
Modular Calibrator Is Rich In Features
The Meriam MFT 4000 modular, handheld calibrator is a combination calibrator/HART communicator that reduces the time spent on field calibrations. Users can view up to four measurements simultaneously …
The Beat Goes On
Ifyou’re hearing a background beat in your facility but there’s no band in sight, you’ve likely got trouble with your machinery. If you ignore it, the problem may get even bigger, so it’s important that you take steps to beat this ‘beating’…
Infrared Thermometer Pinpoints Target
The Omega high-performance, handheld OS-DT8855W infrared thermometer features a laser circle/dot sight. This laser sighting system defines the target for point and shoot measurement of temperatures fr…
Inspection Camera Upgrades Enhance Pipeline Detail
Version 3.5 of Envirosight’s QuickView pipeline zoom inspection camera offers double the zoom capacity, more illumination and improved camera sensitivity for low-light viewing. The enhanced performanc…
Supplier delivers its 100,000th infrared camera
Tucson, AZ — FLIR Systems has sold its 100,000th commercial-use infrared camera. The FLIR thermal imager was …
Comprehensive ultrasound training program starts Sept. 14
Toronto, ON — UE Systems is holding a comprehensive ultrasound Level I training class that will aid in signif…
Dynamometer System Is Versatile
The Accudyne family of AC motoring dynamometers from Sakor offers a flexible dynamometer system that is compatible with a broad range of testing applications, including conventional engine and power-t…
Thermal imager detects component problems
Fluke’s Ti55 IR FlexCam thermal imager features 320 by 240 detectors with excellent thermal sensitivity for high-resolution and high-quality images. Temperatures are displayed live on the large, 5-in….
PTda 2009 MeMbership Directory Is Out Now
Chicago, IL — A listing of more than 400 distributors and manufacturers of power transmission/motion control products can be found in the new Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) 2009 M…
New Book Details Uses Of Thermal Imaging To Cut MaintenanCe Costs
Mississauga, ON — Fluke Corporation, a supplier of portable electronic test and measurement and thermal imaging technology, has introduced a new 72-page book filled with the latest information on the…
New Troubleshooting and Management Tools Help Plant Engineers Manage Industrial EThernet
Mississauga, ON — Fluke Networks, a provider of network solutions for the testing, monitoring and analysis of enterprise and telecommunications networks, has announced the availability of a wide rang…
Condition Monitoring Helps In Reducing Noise In Gear Drives
Hannover, Germany — Recent European legislation has reduced allowable noise levels in industry by 5 dB and now requires machine and system manufacturers to provide information about noise radiation. …
Ultrasonic System Listens And Measures
According to bearing manufacturers, lubrication problems account for 36% of bearing failures — and over-lubrication is a more frequent cause of these failures than under-lubrication. As a result, sev…
Heat Seeker
Electric motors are the backbone of industry. Alone, they account for 70% of the electricity consumed by industry. An integral part of optimizing motor performance and minimizing downtime is having th…
Infrared Inspection Update Saves Big Money
Apaper mill had a very successful infrared inspection program that its managers wanted to expand. However, the requirements of NFPA 70E regulations were causing the US-based mill to rethink its strate…
