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Analytical Instrumentation
Falex Learning Laboratory Jet fuel manufacturers, designers, engineers and scientists will soon be able to benefi t from the Falex learning center, scheduled to open in Spring of 2019. The learning space will be an educational and innovation hub, with seminars and educational sessions designed to address research and development topics. To receive information on the opening of the learning center, visit
Falex.com.
FALEX 430 ETR The Falex 430 ETR is the fi rst quantitative and completely objective instrument for the analysis of D3241 Thermal Oxidation Stability of Aviation Turbine Fuels heater tube deposit thickness.
Only the Falex 400 offers unparalleled consistency and conformity to the standards set by the industry. The 430 ellipsometer was developed to be the easiest, most accurate instrument for jet fuel testing, and is accepted as the referee method by ASTM when a test result is in dispute. The Falex 430 determines deposit thickness of a 2.5 mm2
spot and the complete
deposit volume for the ultimate in heater tube deposition measurement as designated in ASTM D3241 Annex 3. As the ASTM D1655-14c Specifi cation for Aviation Turbine Fuels states in Table 1, Note M, “in cases of disputes, the referee shall be considered the Annex 3 ETR (ellipsometer/ ETR).” Results are available in as little as 18 minutes.
The Falex 430 is the only instrument with automatic initialization and automatic tube-centering with easy front-loading. The unit features a safe, completely enclosed laser light source and an optical detection system within a durable, simplifi ed mechanical structure with an automatic shutter for safety and instrument durability. With the 430 there is no need for new or non-deposited tubes to normalize results because the instrument references the tube being tested for deposits.
A large color, touch screen display simplifi es reporting and produces a three-dimensional representation of the deposit which shows the exact spot where the average deposit thickness was determined. A non-windows system is used for security.
The 430 is compact and durable. It can even be recalibrated in the fi eld using NIST-certifi ed reference tubes yet the unit offers complete control over other testing functions beyond the default Annex 3 heater tube. Custom analyses are available by changing the refl ectivity of the tube or density of the deposit.
We are proud to offer heater tubes that are ASTM D3241 and DefStan 9191 approved. They yield equivalent results to OEM tubes as explained in D3241 Table 2, Note c as “determined as equivalent to the equipment used to develop the test method.” The Heater Tubes are also acknowledged in IP 323 Table A.1 as acceptable heater tube kits used in ASTM Research Report D02-1714.
Falex heater tubes are sold in packages of 12, with each unit etched with a unique serial number. They are industry favorites with more than 100,000 sold to date.
90 Years of World Class Petroleum and Tribology Instrumentation
This year marks 90 years in business for the Falex Corporation and ninety years of customers putting their confi dence in the quality of the company’s research, design and development of petroleum and tribology test equipment. Falex equipment is trusted worldwide by manufacturers and standards organisations alike for the evaluation of the physical properties of fuels, lubricants and materials.
Once a sole pioneer in tribology, today Falex offers more than 40 approved and/or specifi ed testers in well over 150 ASTM and other global methods. Falex offers a suite of products to certify jet fuel and has been helping the jet fuel industry keep aircraft safely fl ying for more than a decade.
For more information on any of these products, or to order, contact Falex at
falex.com or call +1 630.556.3669.
The Falex Corporation is a pioneer and a recognised global leader in the research, design and manufacture of tribology and test instruments for evaluating the physical properties of fuels, lubricants and materials for ASTM, IP and DefStan compliance. Well known as the original developer of the 4-Ball Tester and their signature Pin and Vee Block, Falex has been providing their customers confi dence in the quality of their test results since 1927. Professionals in aerospace, military, manufacturing and other industries trust Falex test equipment to ensure the highest standards in safety and effi ciency for their products.
In addition to sales and service of their test equipment, Falex has a laboratory which offers third party independent testing services for an extensive range of petroleum thermal oxidation and tribological tests.
Falex is committed to the science of tribology and will be opening a Learning Center in Spring of 2019. The events, seminars, etc. held there will help manufacturers, engineers and scientists augment their knowledge about the tribology, testing and industry standard compliance.
Falex products are sold and serviced worldwide. The company is headquartered outside of Chicago with a European offi ce in Belgium. OCTOBER / NOVEMBER •
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FALEX 400 Thermal Oxidation Stability Tester Since its introduction in 2009, The Falex 400 Thermal Oxidation Stability Tester and Falex Heater Tube Test Specimens has been the most durable and trusted Jet Fuel Oxidation Tester on the market. The robust, reliable 400 meets the most rigorous standards set by ASTM D3241 and is approved by DefStan 9191 for jet fuel testing. It can even run tests for both diesel and jet fuel in one single instrument.
The Falex 400 offers a convenient, small footprint —16 x 20 in.—and has a fuel and solvent-resistant, industrial color touchscreen with a dedicated microprocessor for added security and reliability. The unit offers improved sample handling with an enhanced open beaker support for reliable use with non-dedicated vessels. For zero fl ow pulsation during testing as required by D3241, the 400 comes with a standard HPLC double piston pump. The 400 also uses resettable, rather than replaceable fuses for more convenient testing, and an enhanced electronic cooling system to meet the extreme demands of the test environment.
With a proven design and substantial, installed base, the 400 is built for long intervals of use and years of service. The unit’s automatic humidity sensor and automatic aeration guarantees method compliance. User safety from harmful spills and fumes is provided by absorbent carbon fi lters and a pivoting safety cover to control vapors as well as a built-in, easily stored integral fi lter funnel holder to reduce spills and drips.
Falex Heater Tubes (consumable for Falex 400)
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