Tools of the Trade
Motor testing
M-Test 4.0 software from Magtrol is a motor-testing program for Windows-based data acquisition that, when used with the firm's motor-testing equipment, helps determine the performance and characteristics of a motor under test. It features ramp, curve, and manual testing options; dynamic PID scaling; PID adjustment routines; motor shaft direction indication; easy test setup saving and loading; and three-phase power analyzer data acquisition with sum or individual phase data acquired. Tests can be programmed to run on their own and saved for future use, allowing for time savings in production testing and incoming/outgoing inspection.
Chemical property sensors
Kavlico's chemical property sensors detect changes in the dielectric constant of the process media being measured with temperature output an option. The primary benefit of the sensors is to prevent costly engine maintenance due to oil degradation. Typical applications include engine and transmission lube oil condition, fuel chemistry, and coolant condition. The sensors may be specified with brass or stainless wetted materials for media compatibility and operate on 5 V dc, providing a linear amplified output voltage of 0.5 to 4.5 V dc.
Pumps and steering gears
A brochure from ZF Industries highlights remanufactured heavy-duty pumps and steering gears for truck and bus applications. In addition to providing quality assurances, technical support, and warranty information, the literature includes OE, service, and/or ZF part numbers and operating specifications in spreadsheet format for each product.
Display shields
A display shield from Silver Cloud Manufacturing is anti-reflective and vandal resistant. It features Duralan II A/R, a coating developed for flat-panel displays for use in high-ambient-light environments. The shield's hardness also protects the display against scratches and other types of damage.
Pressure measurement
Viatran's high-performance pressure measurement products include gauge, absolute, vacuum, and differential formats with output types of mV/V, V, mA, and HART. Numerous options and configurations provide varied product choices for applications, including construction equipment, machine control, and industrial test facilities.
