Lloyd Instruments TAPlus texture analyser
11 April, 2011 byThe Lloyd Instruments TAPlus texture analyser, combined with the Nexigen Plus texture analysis software, can be used to measure force, time and distance, enabling parameters such as adhesiveness, chewiness, fracturability, firmness, stringiness and other food processing parameters vital to some food’s characteristics to be calculated and quantified.
Mecmesin coefficient of friction (COF) tester
05 April, 2011 byThe Mecmesin coefficient of friction (COF) tester can be used to improve production methods and reduce wastage by assessing the ‘slip’ properties of plastic film, paper and packaging products.
Vibration Systems & Solutions EziPack 4 vibrating feeder
25 November, 2010 byIn addition to the regular EziPack vibrating feeder, Vibration Systems & Solutions has released the EziPack 4, a smaller version with a 4 L hopper and reduced tray size. The tray is still in a vee shape, but, with reduced cross-section, it offers exceptionally fine adjustment of feed rate. On recent tests the unit was capable of being controlled to give a mass increment of 0.0001 g.
Dwyer Instruments model SM-100 digital sound meter
07 October, 2010 byThe model SM-100 digital sound meter is suitable for measuring noise levels from 30 to 130 dB with accuracy of ±1.5 dB.
Mecmesin MultiTest-xt test stand
07 October, 2010 byMecmesin has released a console driven test stand, the MultiTest-xt. This will be the first product for Mecmesin using touch-screen technology and will involve the development of software offering new and improved features including a much more intuitive user interface, the ability to save test routines which can then be run with only two button presses and load-holding capability.
TecQuipment modular Structures teaching system
20 September, 2010The TecQuipment modular Structures teaching system range, available from Edutechnics/Duff and Macintosh, can be used for engineering teaching in tertiary laboratories.
Hart 9141 dry block calibrator
06 August, 2010 byThe Hart 9141 dry block calibrator is available to rent.
Mecmesin Advanced Force Gauge
06 August, 2010 byThe Mecmesin Advanced Force Gauge (AFG) is a versatile and fully featured digital force gauge that has been specifically designed to measure force in tension and compression (push or pull) with optimum precision and performance.
IDM Instruments B0012 crease bend tester
07 June, 2010 byThe B0012 crease bend tester for cardboard and corrugated cardboard is used to monitor scoring equipment to ensure box performance, by measuring the bending resistance of creased board at the time of folding at the crease. The maximum force required to bend the sample board is shown on the digital display.
Particle Test penetrometer
07 June, 2010 byParticle Test has released a penetrometer that can be used to determine consistency and shear stability for design, quality control and identification purposes.
ASM WS31 cable extension sensor series
30 March, 2010 byASM’s WS31 cable extension sensor series includes a mounting bracket for easy flexible installation of the sensor and thus position measurement in almost every direction.
IDM Instruments B0008 - Bedding Impact Tester
25 March, 2010 byThe B0008 - Bedding Impact Tester has been designed and manufactured to perform various tests and evaluations of innerspring, boxspring and foam mattresses, as well as chairs, cushions and other similar products.
F0008-Falling Dart Impact Tester
03 February, 2010 byThe F0008-Falling Dart Impact Tester covers the determination of the energy that causes polyethylene film to fail under specified conditions, with the impact of a free-falling dart. This energy is expressed in terms of weight (mass) of the dart falling from a specified height, which would result in 50% failure of specimens tested.
Shore Digital Durometer hardness testers
03 February, 2010 byShore Digital Durometer Hardness Testers can be used to measure the hardness of rubber and plastics according to ASTM D2240, DIN 53505, ISO 868 and ISO 7619. Shore A scale is applicable for rubber and soft plastics whereas Shore D is for hard rubber and thermoplastics.
Lloyd Instruments FT Plus coefficient of friction tester
25 November, 2009 byThe Lloyd Instruments FT Plus bench-mounted, single lead screw dedicated friction tester measures static and kinetic coefficients of friction to a high accuracy.
