T&M and Monitoring

The new LSV laser-interferometric vibrometer from SIOS Messtechnik GmbH, supplied in the UK by Armstrong Optical Ltd., is the ideal instrument for accurate, non-contact determination of temporal changes in the positions of objects or surfaces of arbitrary roughness. It detects mechanical vibrations at frequencies ranging from 0 to 500 kHz with subnanometer resolution.

Crane Electronics has supplied a TMAC Opta system with an IS “WrenchMaster” to a major UK vehicle assembly plant, where a new torque application has required the accurate tightening of the exhaust manifold to its petrol engines.

Wilcoxon Research has released two new magnet bases for accelerometers, models B12 and B13. The new magnet bases have a narrow diameter for easy handling in the field and high pull strength for reliable vibration data measurements.

Seaward has introduced a special upgrade kit to enable those responsible for maintaining electrical safety in the workplace to carry out portable appliance testing in accordance with the latest IEE Code of Practice.

Calex Electronics Limited is pleased to announce the new ST640 series of handheld infrared thermometers.

Adept Scientific is pleased to announce the addition of United Electronic Industries’ DNA-AI-211 analogue input board to their range of data acquisition hardware.

CentrePoint is an accessory for Mantis Elite, stereo microscope with a viewing head for fatigue free viewing of component parts. CentrePoint is used by engineers using the stereo microscope for inspecting connectors and internal features, with its episcopic (through the lens) illuminator.

Vision Engineering Limited is proud to announce their impressive new stereo zoom microscope the SX45 – greater affordability without compromising on optical performance. The SX45 is the latest addition to the extensive range of stereo viewers from Vision Engineering.

The Viscolite® VL700 from Hydramotion Ltd is a portable precision instrument for making instant spot measurements of viscosity in the field, factory or lab. The instrument complements the company’s well-established XL series of on-line process viscometers.

Lloyd Instruments has introduced a new penetration jig for use with its TAPlus texture analyser. The multiprobe jig simulates the action of a fork to eat fish and provides an alternative approach to probes such as the single cylindrical die and to shearing methods. Applications include the evaluation of the textural properties of fish fillets as a function of different freezing and thawing methods.