ADMET    Norwood, MA 02062
Mar 17, 2005 Tabletop universal testing machine series eXpert 450x are offered in actuator/controller (no load frame)-only configuration and 2-column model. All models feature top-mounted, detachable actuator with optional seal kit for use in harsh environments. Configured for tension, compression, and bend tests from under 1 lb to 1,000 lb, machines are offered with 225 lb, 25 ipm; 700 lb, 7 ipm; and 1,000 lb, 2.2 ipm motor/gear packages.

Innov-X Systems, Inc.    Woburn, MA 01801
Mar 17, 2005 Micro-focus X-ray Fluorescence Analyzer, Model QXi features 50 kV, 25 W X-ray tube, eliminating radioactive isotopes. It performs standardless quantitative analysis with measurement times of 30-120 sec for testing of solids, liquids, or powders. Using collimated beam of 13-0.1 mm diameter, with laser beam focusing, benchtop system is suited for testing small or non-homogeneous samples. Color CCD camera allows digital snapshots with magnification up to 68X.

HBM, Inc.    Marlborough, MA 01752 3014
Mar 16, 2005 Multi-channel Spider8-01/55 and Spider8-01/30 measure force, displacement, pressure, and other suitable quantities using strain gages or inductive transducers in single housing. Product can measure temperatures using thermocouples or PT 100 or dc voltages and dc currents. Spider8-01/55 offers four 4.8 kHz carrier frequency amps, while Spider8-01/30 includes four 600 kHz carrier frequency amps. Options include up to 16 digital I/Os and one trigger input.

Carltex Inc    Greenlawn, NY 11740
Mar 16, 2005 MicroLog Plus enables communications between PC and up to 200 remote sensing units monitoring temperature and humidity. Sensors are also available for voltage, current, and electrical contact. With transmission range of 395 ft, product is suited for monitoring multiple data logging applications; repeaters are available for extended distances. Unit offers audio and visual alarms with email/SMS messaging and alarm relays for controlling external devices.

Thermo Electron Corporation / Training / Demo Lab: Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry    Bremen D-28199  Germany
Mar 16, 2005 Suited for analysis of elemental determinations in high-purity metals, Finnigan ELEMENT GD combines glow discharge ion source with sector field mass spectrometer. It achieves elemental determination of more than 60 elements per sample, from matrix to ultra-trace, with throughput of more than 5 samples/hr. This enables most of periodic table to be simultaneously determined in high-purity metals such as Cu, Al, Ta, and other conductive samples.

Beckhoff Automation LLC    Minneapolis, MN 55337
Mar 16, 2005 Bus terminals KL2531 and KL2541 integrate compact motion control solution for stepper motors up to 200 W, eliminating need for remote amplifiers. Measuring 12 mm, KL2531 has peak current of 1.5 A per phase and is designed for integration into 24 Vdc control voltage system. With peak current of 5 A, 24 mm wide KL2541 can generate 5 Nm torque and features integrated incremental encoder interface. Both provide 2 controlled sine/cosine currents.

Signametrics Corporation    Seattle, WA 98115
Mar 16, 2005 With true 7½-digit accuracies, Model SMX2064 PXI/cPCI DMM offers measurement rates up to 20,000 readings/sec and dc current measurement down to 50 pA. Offering scope-like triggering, it provides 6-wire guarded resistance, inductance and capacitance measurements, frequency and timing measurements, thermocouple and RTD measurements; plus V and I sourcing. Model SMX2060 7½-digit DMM offers 1,400 readings/sec and provides 4-wire ohms, frequency, and temperature measurements.

Strata Technology Ltd    Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex TW16 5LR  United Kingdom
Mar 16, 2005 Designed for continuous operation, self-contained Catalyst Screening Unit comprises feed module, reactor, post-reactor conditioning and analysis, and PLC-based control and data-logging system. On-line analysis is delivered via fast gas chromatograph, and complete feed and product analysis can be completed within 10 min. Applications include hydrocarbon alkylation, hydrogenation, hydrotreatment, isomerisation, partial or total oxidation, and Fischer-Tropsch reactions.

Leco Corp.    St. Joseph, MI 49085 2396
Mar 15, 2005 TruSpec® Elemental Determinator utilizes DI-PAL Liquid Autosampler for seamless automation of liquid analysis. Autosampler kit is recommended for applications with low viscosity such as waters, beverages, slurries, urea, and light oils. It includes everything needed to mate to TruSpec, in addition to necessary software updates. TruSpec is available in choice of Nitrogen, combined Carbon/Nitrogen, and simultaneous Carbon/Hydrogen/Nitrogen configurations.

Fluid Components Intl.    San Marcos, CA 92069 5115
Mar 15, 2005 Series ST75 measures and monitors air or gas flows in line sizes from 0.25–2.0 in. and provides outputs of mass flow rate, totalized flow, and media temperature. It combines non-clogging, thermal dispersion sensing element with microprocessor-based electronics. Unit services flow range from 0.008–839 scfm and provides ±2% of reading accuracy with ±0.5% repeatability. It is enclosed in all-metal, dust- and water-resistant, NEMA 4X rated package.

Omega Engineering, Inc.    Stamford, CT 06907
Mar 15, 2005 Series FL-3600 through FL-3900 variable area rotameters measure air, water, and gases with up to 2% full-scale accuracy and 0.25% full-scale repeatability. Units feature millimeter scale and are supplied with correlation charts for air and water. Scale is fused on metering tube in 1 mm increments, which enables user to read flow rate with maximum accuracy.

Paul N. Gardner Co., Inc.    Pompano Beach, FL 33060 6608
Mar 14, 2005 To test surfaces in accordance with ISO 8504-6 and ISO/DIS 8502-9, Bresle Patch is adhered to test surface and distilled water is pumped into patch using syringe. Water is pumped between patch and substrate, causing soluble salts on test surface to be dissolved into water. Water is then extracted and measured with supplied conductivity meter. Bresle Patches are supplied with Bresle Test Kits, and replacement patches can be purchased for existing kits.

CUI, Inc.    Tualatin, OR 97062
Mar 14, 2005 Measuring 13 mm dia and 17.5 mm high, Model MAS10-256-G delivers 8 bits of absolute position information with gray code, parallel output. It is capable of operating within 0-60°C temperature range and can accurately measure rotary process as fast as 6,000 rpm. Unit requires 5 Vdc input supply voltage with 40 mA max current. Applications include medical devices, instrumentation, and robotics.

MadgeTech    Warner, NH 03278
Mar 14, 2005 WIND110 consists of 3-cup, outdoor-mounted anemometer and indoor, wall-mount data logger with LCD display. Reading intervals, adjustable from 1/sec to one every 12 hr, can be set up and controlled using Windows®-based software from PC or Palm Pilot®. Digital display shows average wind speed, max, min, and time. Capable of storing up to 16,383 readings, unit measures wind speed from 0–100 mph with 0.34 resolution @ 10 sec sampling rate.

Siemens AG    Munich D-80333  Germany
Mar 11, 2005 Siwarex FTC acquires weighing data with resolution of 16 million increments and measuring rate of 100 Hz. Accuracy is guaranteed up to 30° angle of inclination of belt. Device contains 8 accumulator memories whose contents can be stored on micro memory card. Event recorder with time stamp records progress and status of weighing operations, storing last 100 messages in diagnostics buffer. Module is suited for acquisition of flow rate, conveyed quantity, and belt load.

Malvern Instruments Inc.    Westborough, MA 01581
Mar 11, 2005 Intended for use with Zetasizer Nano particle characterization systems, Vibro Model SV-10 determines viscosity by measuring current required by electromagnetic drive to vibrate 2 gold paddles immersed in sample at constant amplitude. It takes 15 sec to stabilize, after which continuous reading of viscosity is produced. With 1% accuracy across measurement range, data it generates can be used to optimize accuracy of particle size measurements by dynamic light scattering.

Midac Corp.    Irvine, CA 92614 6016
Mar 11, 2005 Titan industrial FTIR systems perform real-time, multi-component, extractive gas phase analysis in various applications. Industrial spectrometer is packaged with externally mounted, corrosion-resistant gas cells with pathlengths from 1-30 m. Thermal isolation from spectrometer allows operation from ambient to 240°C. Product features dual ADC architecture, mirror drive control electronics, AutoQuant Pro(TM) software package, and digital spectral library.

B & K Precision Corp.    Yorba Linda, CA 92887
Mar 11, 2005 Model 1856D features 50 ohm terminated input for use in high frequency VHF/UHF/microwave/cellular telephone systems, as well as standard 1 Mohm input for frequency measurements up to 100 MHz. Nine-digit display provides up to 10 nHz resolution to 3.5 GHz, 1 Hz resolution to 100 MHz, and 0.1 Hz resolution to 10 MHz. In Period Mode, unit measures period required for one cycle over range of 5 Hz to 3.5 MHz, while Totalize Mode permits counting of individual events.

Ocean Optics, Inc.    Dunedin, FL 34698
Mar 11, 2005 Model HR2000+ generates up to 1,000 full spectral scans every second. It integrates 2 MHz A/D converter, programmable electronics, 2,048-element CCD array detector, and USB 2.0 port into high-resolution optical bench with 101.6 mm focal length and symmetrical crossed Czerny-Turner optical design. Users can select from 14 gratings and 6 slit sizes. System captures and stores full spectral scan every millisecond when spectrometer is interfaced to PC via USB port.

Mahr Federal Inc.    Providence, RI 02905
Mar 10, 2005 Designed to measure parts up to 24 x 24 x 8 in. that can be inspected in trays and pallet lots, multisensor MarVision MS 662 incorporates CCD camera, TTL laser, and mechanical touch probe sensor design suited for work cell environments. Automatable unit includes open-architecture software as well as axes equipped with precision roller bearings and backlash-free dc servo drives. Stage positioning is rated at 250 mm/sec and 0.1 µm linear scale resolution.