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Instron, Norwood, Mass., announces a free brochure
regarding Pipe & Tube Testing Solutions. The 3-page,
applications-focused brochure was de-
veloped as a resource for manufactur-
ers affected by the recent growth in oil
drilling and gas extraction in the energy
market. In addition to the increased de-
mand for oil country tubular goods
(OCTG), global product standards per-
taining to pipe and tube testing—includ-
ing ANSI/API Spec 5L, ISO 3183:2012,
ISO 6892-1:2009, ASTM A370, and
ASTM E8M—are evolving to facilitate
global standardization, which creates a
challenge for pipe and tube manufactur-
ers. The brochure includes information
regarding testing of curved-shape spec-
imens, preventing crushed pipes and tubes, impact test-
ing of high-strength materials, and suitable strain
measurement. .
Freeman Technology, UK, announces a free guide titled
An Introduction to Powders. Written in a straightforward
style, the new booklet explains how and why powders
behave the way they do, and how this impacts powder
processing and characterization. It provides a valuable
foundation for those with little prior knowledge of pow-
ders and is a useful
resource for anyone
looking to expand
their understanding of
the factors relevant to
product development
and processing per-
formance. The new
booklet focuses on
how the three components of a powder—particles, sur-
rounding air, and moisture—interact to define powder
behavior, and provides answers to the most frequently
encountered powder processing issues throughout in-
dustry.
MagneGas Corp., Tampa, Fla., launched a second-gen-
eration cutting fuel, MagneGas 2. Independent tests on
track-based cutting systems show that, in comparison to
acetylene, MagneGas 2 has 38% faster cutting speeds
on 2 in. carbon steel, and roughly a 34% reduction in
oxygen consumption. The fuel is a rich mix of gases re-
sulting in a lower flow rate and a flame that behaves like
legacy cutting fuels such as acetylene. MagneGas 2 can
also be used for brazing and welding, making it a com-
plete replacement for flame applications of acetylene
and propane. .
Well suited for electromagnetic interference and radio
frequency interference shielding applications, an aque-
ous-based, sodium silicate system with graphite filler
was introduced by Master Bond, Hackensack, N.J.
MB600G was tested with alu-
minum as the reference material
based on test method IEEE 299,
2006. Unlike other shielding sys-
tems, the coating shows little vari-
ation throughout the 1-18 GHz
range. At 1 GHz, it is 40 dBs, and
at 18 GHz it is 45 dBs with the
highest reading of 50 at 1.2 GHz and the lowest at 27
dBs at 1.8 GHz. The combination of shielding effective-
ness and temperature resistance is impressive with a
service temperature range extending from 0° to 700°F.
It is also highly effective as a moisture barrier.
.
Micromeritics Instrument Corp.,
Norcross, Ga., introduces Auto-
Pore V Series mercury porosime-
ters that can determine a broader
pore size distribution more quickly
and accurately than other meth-
ods. In addition to offering speed,
accuracy, and a wide measure-
ment range, mercury porosimetry
permits calculation of numerous
sample properties such as pore
size distributions, total pore vol-
ume, total pore surface area, me-
dian pore diameter and sample
densities (bulk and skeletal). These instruments also in-
clude enhanced safety features and offer new data re-
duction and reporting choices that provide more
information about pore geometry and fluid transport
characteristics. Porosimeters are available in two mod-
els: AutoPore V 9620 has a pore size range of 500 to
0.003 micrometers with two high-pressure (60,000 psia
maximum pressure) and four low-pressure analysis
ports. AutoPore V 9605 contains two high-pressure
(33,000 psia maximum pressure) plus four low-pressure
analysis ports measuring pore sizes from 500 down to
0.005 micrometers. .
tecsis LP, Worthington, Ohio, offers the Model XLUS88,
a subminiature, bidirectional, tension/compression
load cell for ranges from as low as 150 g to 1000 lb.
With a compact size of only 0.50-0.75 in. diameter, this
load cell is suitable for applications where space is lim-
ited. The stainless steel XLUS88 is fully welded and built
to perform in rugged conditions with an overload capac-
ity of 150% FS. Mechanical
overload stops are stan-
dard on ranges below
1000 g, and an option on
all other ranges. Accuracy
specs include 0.10% re-
peatability, ±0.50% linear-
ity, and ±0.50% hysteresis
(FSO). The unit has an op-