Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration


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Replace the sleeve on a pinch valve in 80 minutes
January 2018
The standard practice for replacing a sleeve in any pinch valve is to remove the valve from the line, which requires the use of a crane for all but the smallest valves. The valve is then stripped – the ...

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Humidity validation and compliance in food and pharmaceutical manufacturing
December 2017, Instrotech
Since the control of humidity is vital for many processes in pharmaceutical manufacturing, there are a large number of probes in use at any time – all of which will need to be calibrated to ensure accuracy. ...

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Portable meter for airflow applications
December 2017
French manufacturer Kimo has introduced a new generation of airflow meters, the DBM 610, a tool for all HVAC professionals for airflow commissioning and balancing. The device can be used on any supply ...

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Paving the path to a digital future
December 2017, SKF South Africa
Digitalisation is most apparent in the consumer market, where music downloads, online shopping and on-demand TV are hailed as marvels of the digital age. However, digitalisation is also having a huge ...

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Foxboro positioners – intelligence now the norm
December 2017
Valve positioners are increasingly becoming an important diagnostic tool that can be used for predictive analysis of both valves and process equipment. The diagnostic data that can now be extracted, allows ...

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Cost-effective vibration measurement
December 2017, R&C Instrumentation
Many organisations do not have the ability to monitor and predict the condition of their rotating equipment. This includes electric motors, turbines, gearboxes, pumps, fans, etc. The traditional method ...

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Bosch Munitech’s USL facility
December 2017
Bosch Munitech’s specialised underground services location (USL) facility encompasses advanced utility detection and mapping services, essential for providing accurate information on buried utility infrastructure ...

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Oscillating beam rig tests low frequency sensors
December 2017, Instrotech
Accelerometers and velocity meters are used to measure a wide range of frequencies, including low frequency vibrations found in building maintenance. They operate at less than 2 Hz, and can also be useful ...

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Fluke’s range of process calibration tools
November 2017, Comtest
Fluke has on offer a range of process calibration tools for process environments such as pharmaceutical, refining or other industrial areas at a bench, out in the plant, or in the field. The broad range ...

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Fluke 3-phase power loggers
November 2017, Comtest
Fluke has introduced two 3-phase power loggers – the 1736 and 1738 – to give users the data needed to make critical power quality and energy decisions in realtime. They are specifically engineered to ...

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Consistency measurement lifts pulp mill performance
October 2017, UIC Control & Automation
In today’s pulp and paper making market place, consistency measurement is one of the most important ways to keep costs as low as possible without sacrificing quality or production throughput. KPM’s KC/5 ...

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R&C Instrumentation’s vibration monitoring watchdog
October 2017, R&C Instrumentation
Vibration and temperature are the most common parameters used for machinery protection. However, it is now stated that vibration is the better measurement over temperature. This is because it gives an ...

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SKF unveils new machinery health monitoring solution
October 2017, SKF South Africa
SKF recently used a major exhibition for the international construction and aggregates industries to demonstrate its latest condition monitoring technologies. Taking centre stage was the SKF Multilog ...

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How drives and motors fit into Industrie 4.0
October 2017, Nidec Control Techniques
Much has been said about Industry 4.0 and how it will revolutionise our working practices. We see examples daily of how connected machines are allowing factory owners to produce more, using less energy, ...

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Bosch launches new generation of rotary hammers
October 2017
The GBH 18V-26 Professional and GBH 18V-26 F Professional are the latest additions to the Bosch range of rotary hammers with EC motors. The high performance makes them comparable with corded tools such ...

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Netscout wireless communications tester
October 2017
RS Components has announced availability of a wireless network tester from Netscout, which provides fast, simple and accurate isolation and troubleshooting of wireless issues. Supporting a large variety ...

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Power quality and energy analyser
October 2017, Comtest
South Africa’s cost of power is increasing at an alarming rate and users of power are being asked to save energy wherever possible to help prevent future power cuts. Industry and facilities alike are ...

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Dual range pressure calibrator
October 2017, Comtest
Fluke has on offer the Ex dual range pressure calibrator for use in classified environments, offering ranges, accuracies and capabilities ideal for gas custody transfer measurements. The Fluke 721Ex, ...

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Yokogawa releases versatile device management wizard
October 2017, Yokogawa South Africa
Yokogawa Electric Corporation has announced the release of FieldMate R3.03, a significantly enhanced version of the FieldMate device management software tool, which has the versatility to configure, adjust ...

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IS industrial temperature calibration
September 2017, Comtest
Fluke has introduced the 1551A Ex and 1552A EX Stik thermometers, engineered to provide a highly precise and durable digital replacement for mercury-in-glass devices. They are intrinsically safe (ATEX ...

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