=New equipment High reliability accelerometer

A high-reliability triaxial accelerometer has been introduced by Environmental Equipments. Aimed at mission-critical applications, the Model 1080 has a wide frequency range, and integral electronics provide a low output impedance to allow the use of long cables for remote monitoring.

Reliability is achieved by a complex pre-assembly test programme, including extensive stabilization of the piezoelectric crystals, the heart of the transducer. Crystals meeting the company's acceptance specifications are hand assembled and the complete unit subjected to final, rigorous testing.

The accelerometer is designed to operate over the range _ 500 g with transverse sensitivity of better than 5%. The operating temperature is from -60°C to +125°C.

Mounting is by a single bolt and electrical connection is by a 4 pin Bendix connector which can be fitted with an EMC gasket.

Environment Equipments Limited, Fleming Road, London Road Industrial Estate, Newbury, Berkshire RG 13 2DE, UK

Ultrasonic immersion test equipment

The latest series of high sensitivity ultrasonic immersion test equipment, the Goldline Series, has been announced by American NDT.

The tanks are ruggedly constructed and provide high accuracy and repeatability in motion control. Units

incorporate industrial CNC controllers or the Accu-Scan microcomputer controller.

They come in various sizes and configurations including lifting turntables, and incorporate automatic chucking to increase overall test speeds.

The units can interface with any approved ultrasonic instrumentation, and have an option for multi-colour data acquisition in both B and C scan modes.

American NDT, 671 E. Walnut Street, Lancaster, OH 43130, USA

Micro-focus X-ray so u rce

The PX26-125EA is a portable micro-focus X-ray source from Kevex X-ray with an end window X-ray tube and self-contained high voltage power supply. Its compact size together with the end window tube allows the user to achieve close coupling of the X-ray source to the target. The proximity of the X-ray source to the target and the small spot size setting of 10 #m give radiographers greater direct X-ray magnification for inspection of microelectronics and other small components. The large spot size setting of 45/~m allows for higher power operation for examining more massive objects.

The X-ray tube and high voltage power supply are combined in one package. The unit is capable of continuous output at 125 kV with either 10 W of power in the 10/~m spot size, or 62.5 W in the 45/~m spot size. A 28 VDC source can be used, allowing battery operation and greater flexibility for field use. A single connector on the back is used for input power, and remote monitoring and control of the

Portable micro-focus X-ray source with end window from Kevex X-ray

target voltage and electron beam current.

Kevex X-ray, Inc., 320 El Pueblo Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, USA

Leakage-flux testing for ClM applications

A new 'automatic dimension changer' can be retrofitted to the transmitter system of the F6rster-Circoflux S leakage-flux test unit for NDT of round steel bar and steel tube. Retooling times of 10 to 15 min previously required for changing dimensions in the test line can be reduced to less than one minute. It is not necessary to have operation staff in attendance at the transmitter system.

The new diameter required is automatically sent to the transmitter system by the controller of the test system. It can also be entered via an external control panel with

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