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Fluke introduces Insulation Testers for up to 10kV

Fluke introduces Insulation Testers for up to 10kV

Fluke, has introduced two insulation resistance testers offering digital insulation testing up to 10kV for testing a wide range of high voltage equipment including switchgear, motors, generators, transformers and cables. The new Fluke 1555 and redesigned Fluke 1550C Insulation Resistance Testers enable users to conduct tests over a wide range of voltages with a best-in-class 3-year warranty and CAT IV 600V safety rating. With their measurement storage and PC interface capabilities, they are the ideal tools for engineers, maintenance managers, industrial electricians, sub-station specialists and linemen using predictive and preventive maintenance programmes designed to identify potential equipment failures before they occur.

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Free netbook PC with Fluke Installation Tester

Free netbook PC with Fluke Installation Tester

For a limited period, Fluke, is offering a free netbook PC to UK customers purchasing a Fluke 1653B Installation Tester with Fluke DMS software. The Fluke 1653B Installation Tester plus the DMS software must be purchased together by 30th September 2010 and a copy of the Fluke distributor's invoice and voucher, downloaded from www.fluke.co.uk/moveup, sent immediately to the address shown on the voucher to claim the free netbook PC.

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Pressure Transmitter ED701 for High Media Temperatures

Pressure Transmitter ED701 for High Media Temperatures

Baumer's pressure transmitter ED701 is now available with a cooling neck for applications with high media temperatures of up to 300 °C. Thus, the device is suitable for pressure measurement especially in sterilisation processes in the pharmaceutical, chemical and food & beverage industries as well as in medical technology. The ED701 features high accuracy and long-term stability. It is available with several industrial and hygienic process connections.

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High Performance Materials Testing Equipment On Show At K'2010

High Performance Materials Testing Equipment On Show At K'2010

Lloyd Instruments,will be showing the latest instruments from its comprehensive range of materials testing machines, Davenport™ polymer test equipment and Chatillon® force measuring equipment at K'2010. This extensive range of instrumentation provides the plastics and rubber industry with materials testing capabilities throughout the manufacturing cycle, from the evaluation of raw product to the testing of finished product and all stages in between.

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Balfour Beatty Engineering Services powers ahead with Clare tester

Balfour Beatty Engineering Services powers ahead with Clare tester

Balfour Beatty Engineering Services (BBES), is using an advanced tester from Clare Instruments to improve the electrical safety testing of its power installations.

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New Teseq Radiated Immunity Test System Covers 80MHz to 6GHz

TESEQ, the leading developer and provider of instrumentation and test systems for EMC emission and immunity testing, announces the introduction of its new ITS 6006 radiated immunity test system.

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Highly Versatile New Pat From Seaward

Highly Versatile New Pat From Seaward

The latest addition to Seaward's range of portable appliance testers incorporates a unique range of electrical safety tests to ensure that all workplace electrical equipment does not pose a danger to users.

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Microscopic vibrations measured

Microscopic vibrations measured

In order to augment the existing range of non-contact vibration analysis instruments Armstrong Optical Ltd have added the new laser microscope vibrometer from SIOS Meβtechnik GmbH to their product portfolio. The Nano Vibration Analyser is a fibre-coupled laser interferometric vibrometer integrated into a precision technical microscope designed for dynamic studies of micro structures, MEMS and cantilevers.

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New online video for interchangeable mercury analyser

New online video for interchangeable mercury analyser

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Latest Lynx lands safely following development tests

Latest Lynx lands safely following development tests

AgustaWestland has conducted a series of tests on the undercarriage of the future Lynx naval helicopter using HBM's data acquisition equipment to ensure superior operational landing performance. The Lynx – with a maximum take-off weight of 6,000 kg – has a long pedigree as a twin-engine, multi-role aircraft used by the British Army and the Royal Navy to meet maritime combatant and land utility and reconnaissance requirements.

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Endress+Hauser Announces Applicator Tool

Endress+Hauser Announces Applicator Tool

Endress+Hauser announces the availability of its Applicator design tool which helps instrument and control engineers select the appropriate flow instrumentation for various process conditions and for specific wastewater, potable water and cement applications.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Expands Global Partner Alliance by Partnering with up to data professional services

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that up to data has become a member of its Informatics Global Partner Alliance Program. This addition to the more than 70 partners already in the program demonstrates the Thermo Fisher's global strength and presence and its ability to fulfill the growing market needs around the world. up to data professional services will provide distribution and servicing of Thermo Scientific Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Chromatography Data Systems (CDS) throughout Germany.

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PI Publishes 560 Page Digital Flash Catalog on Piezo Technology and Nanopositioning

PI Publishes 560 Page Digital Flash Catalog on Piezo Technology and Nanopositioning

PI (Physik Instrumente) has published a digital flash catalog on Piezo Technology and Nanopositioning Products

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3M approves LanTEK® I and II series cable certifiers from IDEAL INDUSTRIES

3M approves LanTEK® I and II series cable certifiers from IDEAL INDUSTRIES

IDEAL INDUSTRIES NETWORKS DIVISION is pleased to announce that its LanTEK® I and LanTEK® II series of cable certifiers have now been approved by 3M.

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Brand-Rex approves LanTEK® II cable certifier from IDEAL INDUSTRIES

Brand-Rex approves LanTEK® II cable certifier from IDEAL INDUSTRIES

IDEAL INDUSTRIES is pleased to announce that its new LanTEK® II cable certifier series has been approved by Brand-Rex.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Excelsior ES Selected by Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Histopathology Laboratory to Accelerate Processing Times

Thermo Fisher Scientific Excelsior ES Selected by Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Histopathology Laboratory to Accelerate Processing Times

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., announced that The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District Hospital (RJAH), the UK's leading orthopedic hospital, has chosen the Thermo Scientific Excelsior ES tissue processor for the preparation of samples in its histopathology laboratory.

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New UK distributor for Metrix Instrument Co

Metrix Instrument Co, supplier of vibration monitoring solutions for critical machinery, has announced the appointment of Ixthus Instrumentation as its new distributor in the UK.

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IDEAL INDUSTRIES introduces new cable certifier series LanTEK II.

IDEAL INDUSTRIES introduces new cable certifier series LanTEK II.

IDEAL INDUSTRIES has introduced the new LanTEK II cable certifier series that provide certification to TIA, ISO and IEC LAN cabling standards. Additionally IDEAL announces the FiberTEK FDX fibre optic modules that allow the LanTEK II to certify multi-mode and single mode fibre to TSB Tier 1 standards.

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Unique combination of Digital Circuit Breaker Finder, Non-Contact Voltage Tester and Socket Tester

Unique combination of Digital Circuit Breaker Finder, Non-Contact Voltage Tester and Socket Tester

IDEAL INDUSTRIES (U.K.) LTD. launches a new Digital Circuit Breaker Finder and Socket Tester designed to safely and easily locate breakers and identify common wiring faults.

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Fluke 27 II and 28 II Digital Multimeters - Flukes toughest tools yet

Fluke 27 II and 28 II Digital Multimeters - Flukes toughest tools yet

Fluke has introduced its toughest tools yet for industrial electricians, plant engineers and technicians who work in the toughest environments. The new Fluke 27 II and 28 II Digital Multimeters (DMMs) define a new standard for operating in harsh conditions that would destroy other tools, while delivering the features and accuracy to troubleshoot most electrical problems. Both meters are IP 67 rated for water and dust resistance and offer an extended operating temperature range of -15°C to +55°C. They will function in -40 °C temperatures for up to 20 minutes, will operate in 95% humidity, and are designed and tested to withstand a 3 metre drop.

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Video Demo Of New Electrical Installation Tester

Video Demo Of New Electrical Installation Tester

Seaward has produced a special training and demonstration film for its new PowerPlus 1557 high performance multi function electrical installation tester.

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Fluke 233 Remote Display Multimeter brings wireless technology to contact electrical measurement

Fluke 233 Remote Display Multimeter brings wireless technology to contact electrical measurement

Fluke has introduced the industry's first digital multimeter with a detachable wireless display. The new Fluke 233 Digital Multimeter (DMM) uses a wireless transmitter to immediately send measurements to the detached display, improving safety and increasing productivity for industrial and commercial electricians and electronic technicians.

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Fluke launches Rail Portal

Fluke launches Rail Portal

Fluke has launched a new rail troubleshooting resource centre on its web site to help prevent costly, unplanned, downtime. By visiting www.fluke.co.uk/ukrail, maintenance engineers and technicians will find guidance to select the ideal electrical and temperature troubleshooting instruments including the recently introduced Fluke 287/TPWS Datalogging Multimeter, developed specifically for use on rail applications within the UK.

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Cropico tester on track at train company

Cropico tester on track at train company

Bombardier Transportation UK Ltd, which operates a world-class component repair and overhaul facility at Crewe, has incorporated a Cropico DO7 Plus digital micro ohm meter into the testing and measurement of its electric DC and AC traction motors and vehicle earth integrity to improve reliability and unit availability.

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Portable verification of sensor functionality

Portable verification of sensor functionality

A new test kit is now available from MTS for quick functional testing of the off-highway M-Series Temposonics position sensors. Now the cylinder manufacturer can ensure quality by performing a functional check on the completed cylinder-sensor-assembly after integration of the sensor into the hydraulic cylinder and prior to delivery to the customer. Testing may also be performed by the OEM on the completed off-highway machine.

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New High Speed, Long Life 6'16 Matrix Card Expands Keithley’s Series 3700 System Switch/Multimeter Family

New High Speed, Long Life 6'16 Matrix Card Expands Keithley’s Series 3700 System Switch/Multimeter Family

Keithley Instruments has announced an expansion of its Series 3700 System Switch/Multimeter and plug-in card family with the addition of a new plug-in switching card, the Model 3731 6´16 High Speed, Reed Relay, Matrix Card. Its voltage and current characteristics (200V, 1A switched or 2A carry signal capacity) make it ideal for use in multi-channel I-V testing in conjunction with Keithley's Series 2600A System SourceMeter instruments.

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Electrical wiring manufacturer plugs into benefits of Clare analyser

Electrical wiring manufacturer plugs into benefits of Clare analyser

A leading manufacturer of prefabricated electrical connector and cable assemblies is using the Clare Horizon high voltage wiring analyser to test the electrical safety of its units during the production process.

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New Fluke milliamp clamp meters help troubleshoot  process & control systems fast

New Fluke milliamp clamp meters help troubleshoot process & control systems fast

Fluke has introduced two new milliamp clamp meters designed to help technicians test critical automation and control circuits without breaking the circuit or interrupting operations, which can offer significant savings in time and money. The new Fluke 772 and 773 Milliamp Clamp Meters join the Fluke 771 to deliver a comprehensive range of cost effective test and measurement capabilities. These precision tools are designed for instrumentation technicians, contractors and process & control installers who carry out milliamp loop troubleshooting on process control circuits, instruments and automotive systems.

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High Voltage Test Range For Power Industry Applications

High Voltage Test Range For Power Industry Applications

Seaward Electronic's range of high voltage test equipment has been specially designed for the safe and practical detection of voltages on electrical systems in the power generation and distribution, rail network, petrochemical and electrical service and maintenance industries.

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D0206/FL New Advanced datalogging multimeter  with TPWS rail-safety testing functionality

D0206/FL New Advanced datalogging multimeter with TPWS rail-safety testing functionality

Fluke has introduced the new, Fluke 287/TPWS datalogging Multimeter specifically for use within rail applications in the UK. In addition to the wide functionality of the Fluke 287 the new model also provides testing of the red-signal Train Protection and Warning Systems (TPWS) meeting the requirements of Network Rail with Certificate of Acceptance PA05/03684. The accuracy of measurement provided by the Fluke 287/TPWS is vital when checking the strength of signal from the static transmitter, placed between the rails, as detected by an on-board receiving aerial.

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Fluke money-saving offer on process tools

Fluke money-saving offer on process tools

Fluke is offering a money-saving process tools package for a limited period, while stocks last. The package offers a 10% discount on a Fluke 719 Electric Pressure Calibrator together with a Fluke 771 Milliamp Process Clamp and includes a free Fluke C1600 Toolbox. Both tools offer increased productivity: more information can be found at www.fluke.co.uk/719+771

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New video endoscope makes condition monitoring simple

New video endoscope makes condition monitoring simple

SKF has developed a handheld endoscope that allows users to assess the condition of difficult to access equipment simply and quickly. Unlike more conventional endoscopes, the TKES 1 incorporates an LCD screen and can display and record both photos and video for more user friendly, effective condition monitoring.

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Tool hanging kits free in special Fluke tool promotions

Tool hanging kits free in special Fluke tool promotions

Fluke is offering two special promotion bundles which include a free strap and magnetic tool hanging solution, a Fluke TPAK, for safe, hands-free metering. For a limited period while stocks last, Fluke is offering a Fluke TPAK with a Fluke 117 Digital Multimeter (DMM) or a Fluke 1587 Insulation Multimeter.

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Electrical wiring tags at the push of a button

Electrical wiring tags at the push of a button

Seaward has extended the capabilities of its new PowerPlus 1557 electrical installation tester with the introduction of a complementary label printer for on the spot cable tagging and distribution board marking.

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CircuitGear CGR-101 7-in-1 USB Test Instrument

CircuitGear CGR-101 7-in-1 USB Test Instrument

The Circuitgear CGR-101 from Audon Electronics is a PC-based instrument that provides the features of seven devices in one USB-powered compact box. The device offers the performance of a two-channel 10-bit 20MSa/sec 2MHz oscilloscope, a two-channel spectrum-analyser, and a 3MHz 8-bit arbitrary-waveform/standard-function generator with eight digital I/O lines. It also functions as a network analyser, a noise generator and a PWM output source. Its open-source software runs with Windows, Linux and Mac OS.

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New Electricians Kit covers all domestic and commercial installation test requirements

New Electricians Kit covers all domestic and commercial installation test requirements

Fluke is offering a new Electricians Kit as a complete solution to testing and verifying domestic and commercial electrical installations. The Fluke 1652B/PKit comprises the latest high productivity Fluke 1652B Multifunction Installation Tester, which offers automatic RCD testing and a remote probe; a Fluke T120 2-pole Tester, which features a 1999 digit LCD display and LED bargraph to indicate voltages from 12V to 690V AC/DC and a patented three-phase rotation detection system; and a Fluke SM200 Socket Tester, with 3 vivid bi-colour LEDs and an audible buzzer which indicate missing earth, live/earth reverse, live/neutral reverse, missing neutral or live faults.

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Prevent damage to bearings with Electrical Discharge Detector Pen

Prevent damage to bearings with Electrical Discharge Detector Pen

SKF has launched an Electrical Discharge Detector Pen enabling electrical discharge in bearings to be detected quickly and remotely. The TKED 1 instrument can be used as part of a predictive maintenance programme to minimise the effects of electric currents on bearings used in electric motors.

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Single point load cells help poultry farmers optimise growth weight of birds

Single point load cells help poultry farmers optimise growth weight of birds

A UK-based provider of control and instrumentation systems for poultry farmers is using single point load cells on portable bird weighing systems and feed hopper systems to help farmers optimise the growth weight of birds with the food they are being fed.

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External Trigger Kit for ESL-20 LED Stroboscope

External Trigger Kit for ESL-20 LED Stroboscope

The optional external trigger immediately synchronizes an ESL-20 LED Stroboscope with a rotating object. The inductive proximity sensor is aimed at a ferrous target mounted on the drive shaft and triggers the strobe to flash each time the target passes the sensor. ET-1 External Trigger Kit is complete with sensor, 6' cable and AC adapter (up to 240VAC). Ferrous target not included.

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Fluke reduces the cost of Pressure Calibration

Fluke reduces the cost of Pressure Calibration

Fluke has reduced the list price of the Fluke 718 1G, 30G, 100G and 300G Pressure Calibrators - from over £1800, down to £1470. The handheld Fluke 718 offers a compact, lightweight, total pressure calibration solution for transmitters, gauges and switches.

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