Honeywell Completes First Test of Airbus A350 XWB Auxiliary Power Unit
New HGT1700 APU Reduces Fuel Burn by Up to 10 Percent PHOENIX, March 4 -- Honeywell (NYSE:HON) announced today that it has completed the initial ground tests for the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) on the Airbus A350 XWB aircraft. Our HGT1700 APU features technological advances to increase safety and operability while integrating the APU and air management systems, giving Airbus a more efficient...
Read More »IFTS Enters the Test Stand Business for SAE J 1488, ISO 16332
How did IFTS get into the test stand business? Over the years clients have asked us to build them a stand similar to the ones we use ourselves in our Liquid Filtration Testing Laboratory. Having a test stand developed and manufactured by the scientists and engineers that use them offers our clients a special advantage that not many others can claim. We use the stands we build. As a long standing...
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Hydraulic Test Stand tests hoist capability to 7.5 tons.
Portable, hand-operated Mobile Test Stand is designed for testing of hoisting equipment as required by applicable sections of ASME Code B30.16 Overhead Hoists. It can be moved to multiple inspection areas with base mounted wheels or with any lift truck using built-in fork slots. Able to apply test loads up to 15,000 lb at 6,787 psi, it is capable of both static and dynamic testing. Hand-operated...
Read More »MSA Galaxy(TM) Automated Test System Offers Network Interface Option
MSA Instrument Division announces the availability of an optional wired or wireless network interface for the fully-featured version of the MSA Galaxy Automated Test System for MSA portable gas detection instruments. To access the data of a network-enabled Galaxy Automated Test System, operators can use any web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Among the information...
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Advantages of Thermoset Plastics vs. Engineered Thermoplastics and Metal Parts
Thermosets and engineered thermoplastics are sometimes better suited to differing situations, but they do have some overlap in relevant use cases.
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Test Stand measures initial force of nitrogen gas springs.
Digital Test Stand verifies pressure during repair and maintenance, and measures force after production runs to document force loss or gain. Lightweight unit can mount directly to table. Maximum rated capacity is 5,000 lb with -±5% full-scale accuracy. Digital readout provides both lb and kg of force. Holding fixtures are provided for smaller gas springs.
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Test Stand helps measure forces.
Motorized Model ESM force measurement stand has modular construction and removable base, allowing it to be mounted in many different configurations. Stepper motor prevents speed variation with load. Speed adjust dial is graduated in in./min and mm/min. Maximum load is 200 lb, maximum travel is 13 in., and speed range is 0.5 to 13 in./min. Typical applications include material testing, spring...
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Force Measurement Stand suits material and spring testing.
Model ES30, 200 lb manual test stand has maximum travel of 13 in. and travel rate of 0.05 in./handwheel revolution. Throat clearance is 3 in. Total dimensions are 6 in. W x 10 in. D x 22 in. H. Unit is available with optional 6 in. electronic linear travel scale. Removable base allows it to be used as part of larger systems. Stand is field upgradable to motorized version by installing optional...
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Does Your Parking Lot Make a Good First Impression?
To enhance its appearance by removing oil stains, Terminator-HSD uses micro bacteria to remove the stain without harsh chemicals, acids, or detergents. Check out the video to learn more.
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