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analytical balance calibration

A Comprehensive Guide to Analytical Balance Calibration

Calibration is a procedure intimately associated with analytical balances. Calibration determines the relationship between the displayed value and true mass by comparison with a known mass.

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FlowCal 5000 Digital HPLC Flow Meter

How a HPLC Digital Flow Meter Works

By Rachel Kohn | February 19, 2020

To support IQ, OQ and PQ HPLC systems should be regularly checked for consistency and accuracy by using a digital HPLC flowmeter.

How to Specify a Compact Medical Refrigerator

How to Specify a Compact Medical Refrigerator

By Rachel Kohn | January 8, 2020

Vaccines and other pharmaceuticals should be stored in medical refrigerators designed to maintain strict temperature control and alert personnel to temperature changes.

Restore the Gleam of Brass with an Ultrasonic Cleaner

How Ultrasonic Cleaning Brass Can Restore Gleam

By Bob Sandor | January 2, 2020

Those appreciating the gleam of brass – whether fireplace andirons & tools, chandeliers, escutcheons, or antique decorative brass hardware of any description – also appreciate the work that goes into restoring and…

How to Degas Liquids with Ultrasonic Energy

How to Degas Liquids with Ultrasonic Energy

By Rachel Kohn | November 11, 2019

Smoke damaged equipment can be restored using pressure spray cabinets and specialized ultrasonic cleaners.

Precision Moisture Analysis: Optimizing Product Quality and Processes

By Bob Sandor | October 9, 2019

Moisture content can be measured quickly and easily using a moisture analyzer or moisture balance such as the Kern models available from Tovatech LLC.

How to Select an Under Counter Lab Freezer

How to Select an Under Counter Lab Freezer

By Rachel Kohn | October 1, 2019

Options to consider when purchasing undercounter lab refrigerators and freezers.

Moisture Balance Ideal for QC in Molding Plastics

Moisture Balance Ideal for QC in Molding Plastics

By Rachel Kohn | July 10, 2019

MS-70 moisture balance for plastic resins lets QC personnel program up to 20 sets of test parameters and calculate moisture content accuracy to 0.01% with a >5 g sample.

Selection Tips for Moisture Analyzers

Selection Tips for Moisture Analyzers

By Rachel Kohn | July 2, 2019

What to look for in a moisture analyzer and four candidates for the job.

Manual or Auto-Defrost Cold Storage Units for Lab

By Rachel Kohn | August 25, 2018

How lab freezers and refrigerators are defrosted is an important part of the purchasing decision.

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Boost Efficiency with an Ultrasonic Cleaner

By Rachel Kohn | August 17, 2018

In my shop selecting the correct ultrasonic frequency to employ when operating the ultrasonic cleaner depends on the items being cleaned and what is being removed. Coarse cleaning to remove heavy contaminants is generally best performed at lower frequencies such as 37 kHz because it delivers stronger cavitation action.

Moisture Analyzer for QC in Sludge Dewatering Operations

Choosing a Moisture Analyzer for Sludge Dewatering  Operations

By Rachel Kohn | May 17, 2018

Host sewage treatment plants discharge biosolids called cake containing 70 to 80% water. The balance represents nutrient-rich organic material that thanks to modern processing techniques has value both as a fuel and as a biologically inert, odor- and disease-free product for blending in soil composts.

How to Select Ultrasonic Parts Washers

By Bob Sandor | March 21, 2018

One or more cleaning procedures are generally involved in the manufacturing, finishing and maintenance of thousands of industrial and consumer products.  In this post we provide suggestions on how to select ultrasonic…