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Starrett introduces force andmaterial testing


n the crucial world of metrology and inspection Starrett has an established and enviable reputation, having supplied a wide spectrum of precision measurement equipment to manufacturers and craftsmen across the globe for decades. Now, creating


I a range


the company has applied this knowledge and expertise to of


advanced, but materials testing solutions.


materials testing, force analysis and force measurement have been designed and manufactured to simplify


Starrett’s recently launched turnkey system solutions and test the


function, as well as the management of software using SI or Imperial units.


results with


creation and performance of the test


class-leading test


frames for the


Across the range high grade materials and precision components are used to ensure any test procedure and resultant data created is produced on secure foundations. Solid granite bases are used for exceptional stability while an extruded aluminium column structure, joined to the granite base with a large platform,


ensures excellent


ranges from 559 mm in inc and 5kN, and dual column in single column format for Test frames for material controls from debris.


rigidity. Adjustable over-travel limits prevent


accidental overloading and integrated bellows protect the mechanical motion measurement and force measurement are available


maximum load capacities of 500N, 1,000N, 2,500N for 10kN, 30kN and 50kN. The vertical test space rements up to 1,270 mm for both the material and


exceptionally easy-to-use, force and the force measurement material


maximum data capt while the material


testing frames, which provides plenty of space. For efficient sample loading and positioning the maximum vertical


travel rate of 1,525 mm/min applies to all the testers. However, the minimum speeds differ with the force testers’ travel controlled down to 0.05 mm/min, testers go to a much lower 0.001 mm/min to ensure ure at the point of yield or fracture. its test


With the quality of responsible frames a given, Starrett has created software


designed to make creating and performing a test, analysing test managing test data so much easier. Designed to meet today’s


characterisation, that verification and


Starrett L3 System provides a perfect example of this. material


require programming and prior


the requirements of results and


research scientist, design engineer, quality manager or for material


validation,


technician the


SPO Metrology Business Manager, Brian McLay, explains: “Unlike traditional testing systems


knowledge


regarding what measurements are required , L3 systems employ a simpler methodology. The user creates a test method, and that creates a graph. Then it is simply a matter of measuring on the graph using a set of analysis tools.”


Starrett Starrett  01835 863501  www.starrett.co.uk


Fluke introduces a new true-RMS Wireless Clamp Meter for HVA luke,


clamp meter. As part of Fluke Connect®, F with


troubleshooting clamp. maintenance of


systems, as well as


form It


is industrial,


drives. It allows technicians the Fluke Connect app on s


Fluke (U.K.) Ltdl  0207 942 0700  www.fluke.co.uk


commercial and residential HVAC/R installation and


factor ideal


for service, furnaces, motors and variable


martphones or tablets, stay safe with to trend data, save data wirelessly to frequency


remote viewing, and share and email test results seamlessly . F uke (U.K.) Ltd


available with measurement ±100g


T


HBMincreases efficiency and reduces downtimewith newinterfacemodule


A s test popular and measurement in the field of equipment becomes increasingly


industry, the TIM-PN PROFINET interface module from HBM - market leader


in production systems and test benches within the test and measurement


- has a solution.


Designed to increase efficiency and reduce down time and rejects, the latest module from HBM is a compatible interface designed to be used when test and measurement equipment is integrated with a system. Enabling torque and rotational speed signals as well as angle


of rotation HBM UK Ltd HBM UK Ltd


 0208 515 6000  www.hbm.com


/ FA / F CTORY FACTORY EQUIPMENT RY EQUIPMENT and power to be digitally transmitted to


PROFINET, the hardware supports Real Time Classes RT Class 1 and RT Class 3 (IRT) with a bus cycle time of up to 4 kHz.


designed scale signal output to


VAC technicians the


global measurement leader in technology, has portable electronic test create a


and


introduced a wireless HVAC the industry’s largest


system of software and more than 30 wireless test tools, the new, rugged Fluke 902 FC true-RMS HVAC Clamp Meter functionality


combines powerful


he new sensor miniature,


triaxial accelerometer weighs only 6 grams from Kistler


Miniature IEPE


through hole t for


riaxial accelerometer is a


Instruments


ranges of ±50g and dynamic


measurements, especially where space is Full


vibration limited.


is ±5V for both ranges.


Applications include automotive NVH and durability, space and aerospace vehicle testing and subsystem vibration testing. The Kistler ceramic shear element technology ensures high immunity


to base strain


and the low mass, 6 gram, minimises any effect on the item under


test. The welded titanium through


hole fixing housing is hermetically sealed and M4.5 and ¼-28 miniature 4 pin connector options allow 360°


flexibility.


cable orientation for maximum installation The


IEPE Piezoelectric)


Electronic Data sheet) option delivers light weight,


design with robustness


K stler Instruments Ltd  www.kistler.com FACT RY FACTORY EQUIP QUIPMENT NT | MARCH 2016 MARCH 20 15 15


Kistler Instruments Ltdi  01256 741550


and


whilst the aluminium anodized isolation from mounting surfaces.


(Int egrated the


TEDS low cabling


Electronic s (Transducer small


base ensures ground costs


size,


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