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Kemo Limited a member of the Engineering & Scientific Instrumentation Group (ESIG) is pleased to
announce the opening of a new office in the USA. Kemo USA LLC has been formed as a partnership with
Skorchtek LLC an established US based company working in the test, measurement and industrial sectors
providing test equipment sales, training and accelerometer calibration services with ISO17025:2017
accreditation.

The new company has been formed to focus growth into the US market and will be selling and supporting
the full range of Kemo signal conditioning and filter products which are manufactured in the UK. In addition
the US business will also be a manufacturing centre for the Kemo range of low noise and coaxial cable
assemblies to support the US market.

Andy Cogbill, President of Skorchtek LLC said of the new business… ‘It is an exciting step for us to join with
Kemo Limited and to be able to establish a manufacturing capability here in the USA. The ability to deliver
accelerometer cable assemblies and accessories quickly is key to provide the sort of support our customers
need. Our plan is to offer stock of standard cable lengths for quick delivery, with the added facility to supply
cables to suit customer specific requirements.’

Kemo USA LLC will also be selling the soon to be launched range of piezoelectric and IEPE accelerometers
that have been developed by the ESIG group.

Neill Ovenden, Managing Director of Kemo Limited added…. ‘Establishing a direct sales and manufacturing
base in the USA is something I have been planning for some time and now it has become a possibility with
the strength of the Kemo brand behind it. The new Kemo USA company has the perfect mix of experience
and will benefit from the full technical and commercial support of the UK and US teams.’
The new business has been co-located within the Skorchtek facility in Holland, Michigan, USA which was
also the location for the company launch event and formal inauguration.

For more details please contact our sales team sales@kemo.com +44(0) 1474 705168 or visit the new
website www.kemo.com
Kemo USA LLC contact details are sales@kemo-usa.com +001 (616) 278-1897

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has set out World Day for Safety and Health at Work for 28^th April 2022. The spotlight on providing safe and healthy places to work has become more prominent in recent times, particularly as working practices emerged and evolved rapidly as part of the COVID-19 pandemic. World Day for Safety and Health at Work is designed as an initiative, aimed at encouraging people and businesses to leverage an effective occupational health and safety (OHS) system to reduce risk and improve working conditions for all. As a result, ILO is exploring the topic of participation and social dialogue in creating a positive safety and health culture.

ION Science is committed to protecting lives and preserving the environment with technologically advanced gas detection instrumentation.  As a leading OEM in the development, manufacture, and supply of PID (photoionisation detection) volatile organic compound (VOC) gas detectors. ION Science has been working to keep workers and environments safe for over 30 years. A key part of ION Science’s portfolio is fixed gas detectors, which can play a vital role in a organisation’s occupational health and safety approach.

In industrial facilities where hazardous substances are part of the daily routine, fixed gas detectors are used to protect employees, for site-safety (assets) and the environment. Their purpose is to control gas-related risks and provide continuous monitoring for the prevention of explosive gas leaks or overexposure to toxic gases. The right and reliable fixed gas detection system can prevent and limit the impact of a potential gas leak.

Fixed detectors can be classified and approved for use in ATEX-zoned hazardous areas or what are deemed safe areas. That choice will usually be based on a gas hazard survey and/or a DSEAR report depending on the site and application. Once a working area has been identified as hazardous it must be classified into a zone based upon the frequency and persistency of the potentially explosive atmosphere. This will help to determine the controls needed on potential sources of ignition that may be present in the area:

• Zone 1hazardous areas are classified as a working area where the presence of explosive gas is likely to occur during normal working conditions.
• Zone 2hazardous areas are classified as working areas in which explosive gas is not likely to occur during normal operation and if it does it would not be for an extended period of time.

ION Science’s two main fixed gas detectors are the Falco and Titan. The Falco fixed gas detector is available as either a pumped or diffusive model. The Falco is intrinsically safe and ATEX certified making it approved for use in ATEX-zoned hazardous areas. It does not require a hot work permit, and only requires annual maintenance. Falco gas detectors are designed with Typhoon technology, making it able to withstand exceptionally harsh environments, including 0-100% relative humidity and condensing humidity, and temperatures from -40 to +50 °C without any compromise in performance. When you have the right gas detection system in place, your workers and site stay safe, and work continues smoothly.

Titan is a benzene-specific fixed gas detector, making it ideal for use in petrochemical applications. Benzene poses a serious health risk, even at low concentrations, so monitoring is essential for safe working environments. ION Science’s Titan detector is the only continuous benzene-specific fixed gas detector on the market, offering end users a unique ability to monitor benzene concentrations 24/7 to ensure any risk can be mitigated. With fast and accurate monitoring down to 0.1 ppm, the Titan is designed with worker health and safety in mind, alongside reliable, accurate benzene monitoring. It is also certified to ATEX, IECEx, UL and CSA standards for total reliability.

This World Day for Safety and Health, it is important to understand the role that technology can play in improving approaches to health and safety. With greater awareness, improved initiatives, better prevention tactics and a willingness to leverage effective occupational health and safety, the likelihood of improving working conditions for all is possible. ION Science is proud to offer fixed gas detectors which can aid in the detection and prevention of exposure to harmful VOCs and play a part in supporting worker health and safety around the world.

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From 12^th to 13^th October 2022, the 12th will again be held in-person in Telford, England. Registration costs absolutely nothing.

Over more than two decades, AQE has cemented its reputation as one of the leading conferences in the sector, becoming an essential event in the industry’s calendar. Before an international audience, AQE will showcase the latest instruments and services for air monitoring from over 100 companies. At no extra cost, attendees at AQE 2022 can sit in on CPD-certified technical workshops on applications, case studies, regulation, and emerging technologies.

Highly regarded by professionals throughout the air monitoring sector, the conference promises to be a unique opportunity for process operators, environmental managers, policy-makers, researchers and regulators. Be the first to know about upcoming regulation, familiarise yourself with the latest technological developments, and make connections with key decision-makers, regulators and suppliers. If you test, analyse, monitor or treat air pollution, AQE 2022 will help to supply you and your business with all of the contacts, technical advice and industry news that you’ll need to thrive.

In 2022, AQE will run side-by-side with the 10^th Water and Wastewater Monitoring conference. Excitingly, those registered to attend either WWEM or AQE will be able to enter the exhibition halls and seminar rooms of both. Now, attendees will have access to an even greater range of information, experts, suppliers and decision-makers from many different sectors – all under one roof! At both WWEM and AQE, complementary lunches will be available, and onsite parking remains free-of-charge across the two days.

With VEGAPULS 6X, VEGA radar “thinks” in a new way. The result: A new level radar sensor that can measure in virtually every conceivable application. The time when users had to choose their level instrument from a multitude of different types are now history.

Traditionally, the search for a suitable level sensor begins by thinking about things like: what solution would be best for my application, how can I ensure I choose the correct and most reliable device for a successful outcome for my project? Of course radar offers great answers for these questions.

The customer already knows their own process, the details of product properties and processing to be controlled, the temperature ranges involved, the standard needed to be met and installation fittings that are available. But, until now, choosing a radar-based level instrument was a laborious task, matching these process details to myriad radar frequencies, part numbers and options on offer. Now the process is being completely transformed by VEGA with its new VEGAPULS 6X.  One device for all and a new selection and ordering method that is customer-application focused. It enables complete, correct configuration and even pre-calibration of the specific sensor required – for any application, whether for liquids or bulk solids.

“Ultimately, it’s not the sensor that counts, but what the users can achieve with it in their individual processes,” says Florian Burgert, who, as a product manager, has been closely involved in product development from the very beginning. “Just knowing that they’ve chosen the best possible measurement solution and that they’ll reach their goal faster with it, makes a big difference in their everyday operations.”

Over 1 million instruments in use worldwide. The success story of today’s world market leader in radar level measurement began 30 years ago. In the meantime, VEGA’s sensors have optimized millions of industrial processes. The story includes milestones such as the world’s first two-wire radar instrument and the first 80-GHz radar sensor for liquids on the market, which revolutionised radar level sensor performance for customers. Behind this success are the many people who share a common passion: “At VEGA we don’t do a hundred different things, we concentrate on what we do best: Radar.”, says product manager Jürgen Skowaisa, speaking for all of them.

All-round protection

The new VEGAPULS 6X offers the best that is technically feasible today: a self-diagnosis system that immediately detects damage or interference, that ensures significantly high availability and safety, it also has new radar-chip technology, with expanded application possibilities and simpler operation.

The radar features SIL certification, and the matter of cybersecurity has also been fully taken into account: Compliance with security standard IEC 62443-4-2, which specifies the strictest requirements for secure communication and access control.

The value lies in making it easier for users to select their device and monitor their industrial processes. The ultimate purpose of VEGAPULS 6X is just that – through maximum simplification. It is one sensor that can handle virtually any application.

In the future, the customer will no longer have to worry about the technology, frequency or instrument version. Even setup and commissioning has been reduced to a minimum, requiring now just a few clicks and basic application parameters. In many cases, all application-specific settings can be made in VEGAPULS 6X before it leaves the factory, so it’s just left for the user to install, connect, done: It doesn’t get any simpler.

More information available at www.vega.com/radar

Doug Anderson
VEGA Controls Ltd
Metior House
Ashdown Business Park
Michael Way
Maresfield
TN22 2DU

Contact

Email: info.uk@vega.com
Web: www.vega.com/uk

With VEGAPULS 6X, VEGA “re-thinks” radar. The result: A new radar level sensor that can measure in virtually every conceivable bulk-solids application. The time when users had to choose their level instrument from a multitude of options are history.

Traditionally, the search for a suitable bulk solids level sensor begins by thinking about questions like: what solution would be best for my application? How can I ensure I choose the correct and most reliable device for a successful outcome for my project? Of course non-contact radar offers great answers for these questions.

The customer already knows their own applications, the details of product properties and process they want measured or controlled; temperature ranges involved, standards needed to be met and installation fittings that are available. But, until now, choosing a radar-based level instrument could be a laborious, time consuming and stressful task, matching these process details to myriad radar frequencies, model numbers, part numbers and options on offer.

Now this selection process is being simplified by VEGA. With its new VEGAPULS 6X: one device for all and a new selection and ordering method that is customer-application focused. Just enter the process and mechanical information and it enables complete, correct configuration and even pre-calibration of the specific sensor required – for any application, whether for liquids or bulk solids.

“Ultimately, it’s not the sensor that counts, but what the users can achieve with it in their individual processes,” says Florian Burgert, who, as a product manager, has been closely involved in product development from the very beginning. “Just knowing that they’ve chosen the best possible measurement solution and that they’ll reach their goal faster with it, makes a big difference in their everyday operations.”

Over 1 million radar instruments in use worldwide. The success story of today’s world market leader in radar level measurement began 30 years ago. In the meantime, VEGA’s sensors have optimized millions of industrial processes. The story includes milestones such as the world’s first two-wire radar instrument, the first dedicated bulk-solids radar and a world-leading 80-GHz non-contact radar for solids level measurement, which revolutionised radar level sensor performance for customers. Behind these successes are the many people who share a common passion: “At VEGA we don’t do a hundred different things, we concentrate on what we do best: Radar.”, says product manager Jürgen Skowaisa, speaking for all of them.

All-round protection

The new VEGAPULS 6X offers the best that is technically feasible today: a self-diagnosis system that immediately detects damage or interference, that ensures significantly high availability and safety, it also has new radar-chip technology, with expanded application possibilities, better than ever performance and simpler operation.

The radar features SIL certification, and compliance with the latest cyber-security standard IEC 62443-4-2, which meets the strict requirements for secure communication and access control.

The value lies in making it easier for users to select their device and monitor their industrial processes. The ultimate purpose of VEGAPULS 6X is just that – maximum simplification – one sensor that can handle virtually any application.

In the future, the customer will no longer have to worry about the technology, model numbers, frequency or instrument version. In many cases, all application-specific settings can be made in VEGAPULS 6X before it leaves the factory, so it’s just left for the user to install, connect, done: It doesn’t get any simpler.

More information available at www.vega.com/radar

Doug Anderson
VEGA Controls Ltd
Metior House
Ashdown Business Park
Michael Way
Maresfield
TN22 2DU

Contact

Email: info.uk@vega.com
Web: www.vega.com/uk

Titan Enterprises launches their advanced interface software for the Atrato® ultrasonic flowmeters.The Atrato line of patented ultrasonic inline flowmeters consists of four models operating over a flow range of 2ml per minute up to 20 litres per minute. The USB connection gives the Atrato computer interface capability, enabling the user to directly monitor the flow rate being measured and alter the operating parameters using a PC.

Titan’s development of the Atrato’s new interface software features four key functionality improvements:

1. The ability to connect, configure and operate multiple Atrato flowmeters on a computer simultaneously whilst minimising CPU usage.
2. Additional capability to run simple local and remote-control batching operations using an inbuilt relay.
3. Remote start / restart capability for long shut-down periods.
4. The ability to increase signal gain via the software for liquids with poor acoustic properties.

The Atrato interface software enables the user to log the flow data directly via the USB. This data-logging capability gives a continuous picture of the flow characteristics of the system being monitored, such as flow, alarms, relay and pulse. The upgrade integrates developments in both the Atrato’s internal software and the PC interface software, providing a combination of increased versatility and advanced operational features, giving a convenient platform for users to integrate into their processes or systems and supporting better diagnostic capability.

Neil Hannay, Senior R&D Engineer with Titan Enterprises, says: “We are continually pushing our product design and performance windows and we are confident these latest software improvements for our ultrasonic flowmeters will be welcomed by our customers.”The rugged, clean bore construction of Titan’s Atrato ultrasonic flowmeter makes it the perfect choice for a broad range of low liquid flow applications. Operating with excellent accuracy over wide flow ranges, the Atrato flowmeters are industry proven with good chemical compatibility, ideal for laboratory applications, cooling equipment, pharmaceutical, chemical and petrochemical processes, water and OEM high precision applications. With no moving parts, mechanical wear is virtually eliminated, critical for long-life and repeatability and reducing the requirement for recalibration.

Taking advantage of proprietary embedded signal processing software developed by Titan Enterprises, both viscous and non-viscous liquids can be routinely measured precisely. The low flows that the Atrato flowmeter is capable of measuring vary from laminar to turbulent and are highly immune from viscosity. With unparalleled turndown, repeatability, and linearity, the Atrato can monitor flow over a range of 250:1. Using the Atrato USB port, users can now directly connect their laptop PC to multiple flowmeters and monitor the rate and total flow while also being able to alter a selection of operating parameters.

The Atrato interface software is supplied with the flow meters and can also be downloaded from Titan’s website. Although the upgraded software is ‘backward compatible’ and will work with older Atrato models, not all the new features will be accessible.

For further information on the Atrato ultrasonic flowmeter please contact Titan Enterprises on +44 (0)1935 812790 or sales@flowmeters.co.uk. Visit our website at www.flowmeters.co.uk/atrato-ultrasonic-flowmeters.

Drawing upon over 40-years of flowmeter innovation – Titan Enterprises Ltd is a leading manufacturer of high-performance flow measurement solutions, including the Atrato ultrasonic flowmeter, Oval Gear flowmeters, low flow Turbine flow meters and a flow instrument range. Titan’s company philosophy of “pushing the envelope by trying to do things a little different and better” has resulted in sales of over 2 million flowmeters and components into 50 countries worldwide and a repeat purchase percentage of 95%. All flow meters produced by Titan Enterprises are designed and manufactured to ISO9001 and calibrated to an uncertainty of ±0.25%.

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Caption: Connect, configure and operate multiple Atrato ultrasonic flowmeters

Caption: The Atrato’s data-logging capability makes it the ideal ultrasonic flowmeter for laboratory and research applications

There are only weeks to go until the 2022 Drives & Controls exhibition which is held at the NEC Birmingham from the 5th-7th April. With a wide and diverse range of over 400 companies exhibiting, the show provides a unique opportunity for engineers to experience latest technologies in Automation, Power Transmission, Motion Control Equipment and Systems.

As a global leader in mechanical and electrical infrastructure, you would naturally expect Rittal to have a strong presence at the show, this year we are on stand E100. For our total presence, also exhibiting is our sister company, EPLAN a leader in electrical design software on the same stand.

Rittal and EPLAN provide a partnership that delivers a unique approach to the industrial automation process from design to deployment and all points in between. Discover at this year’s Drives & Controls how  Rittal and EPLAN bring together a modular engineering philosophy, precise and automated Rittal Automation Systems machines, and powerful, database-driven electrical engineering.

Rittal – The System” on show at Drives and Controls 2022

Visitors to Rittal’s Stand E100 will be able to see Rittal’s renowned infrastructure solution – widely specified as the No.1 choice for protecting critical equipment.

With a range of innovative enclosures for internal and external applications, climate control heating and cooling systems, power distribution switchboard and motor control products on display – plus some exciting new product innovations.

We’re taking the opportunity to take not only our VX25 baying system but also our AX and KX range of small enclosures. These innovative ranges demonstrate how Rittal can offer time saving cost effective solutions for a wide range of industries.  In addition, we’ll be show casing our new VX 25 Ri4power system, the modular based switchgear system ideally suited for both Power Distribution Systems and Motor Control Centre’s.

Cooling solutions are key to effective and efficient enclosure solutions, at this year’s Drives and controls be sure to check out the new IIoT Interface. This allows Blue e+ cooling units to be networked with customer-specific monitoring and energy management systems. This in turn makes it possible to add new applications such as predictive maintenance and data analytics.

The Blue e+ range has become the industries leading enclosure cooling solution, with energy savings of up to 75% its difficult to see how Rittal could improve the range.  Be sure to check out our stand for a sneak peek at our latest ground-breaking development to the Blue e+ range

The Rittal team will be on-hand to discuss key issues:

Our experts will be available at the show to answer some of the key issues facing the industry in today’s challenging and ever-changing environment.

• How can systems and people be reliably protected against danger?
• How can power consumption be made transparent and significantly reduced?
• How can maintenance scenarios for cooling devices be planned in advance?
• How can enclosures in the food industry be hygienically climate controlled?
• How can controller and switchgear manufacturers implement Industry 4.0 solutions, automate production processes and set up data centres quickly and easily?
• How can Smart Production facilities face the change of creating IT infrastructure in harsh environments

So let our teams guide and assist you with any current applications or requirements you have for protecting critical equipment and delivering game-changing industrial automation.

The digitalisation of Smart Production – Shielding your IT equipment in harsh environments

The development of Smart production facilities creates challenges when creating the IT infrastructure to support the latest technologies such as IOT devices, robotics and the collation of industrial analytics. Frequently these new technologies require IT to get closer to Smart production equipment to improve the speed and reliability of data communication. This means that increasingly IT has to move out of its secure computer room and be located on the factory or shop floor.

Rittal will be using the event to exhibit quick and easy IT solutions for all applications. IT product highlights on display at the show will include the NEW VX IT Rack and IT cooling units.

Smart Engineering at Eplan

Thanks to the synergies between EPLAN systems and Rittal products, almost all aspects of control panel manufacture can be automated, which shortens processing times, minimises the risk of errors, optimises the use of materials and increases productivity. At this year’s Drives and Controls 2022 EPLAN will be showcasing innovative solutions for enhanced engineering efficiency and the use of the digital twin.

So, If you’re attending the show be sure to visit stand E100 to Discover how Rittal & EPLAN can deliver major productivity enhancements in your business

For further information on the entire Rittal range visit www.rittal.co.uk or check out our linkedin page @rittal-ltd-uk

OKW has updated the canting kit for its elegant SMART-TERMINAL extruded aluminium enclosures – further enhancing their stability when used as a desktop housing.

SMART-TERMINAL is a stylish and sophisticated handheld, desktop and wall-mount enclosure for peripheral and interface equipment; office and communications technology; safety engineering; biometrics; medical and laboratory technology; automation, Smart Factory and Industry 4.0; gateways; measurement and control engineering.

OKW has subtly redesigned the canting kit (Product no. B3507030) used to incline SMART-TERMINAL at a 12° angle for more ergonomic viewing and operation. Each of the two triangular canting stands now features additional location elements – ensuring even greater stability during use.

The new canting kit includes two stands and four anti-slip rubber feet. The stands are moulded from ASA+PC-FR in lava to match the enclosure end covers. No screws are needed, the stands slide into the base and are held in place by the end covers and soft-touch TPV seals.

SMART-TERMINAL’s matt anodised aluminium case body features a large recessed area on top for displays, membrane keypads and operating elements. Horizontal guide rails and T-groove screw channels are provided inside for fitting PCBs.

SMART-TERMINAL is available in one width (170 mm) and height (50 mm) and three standard profile lengths: 160, 200 and 240 mm. The end covers are moulded in UV-stable ASA+PC-FR (UL 94 V-0) and – along with the TPV seals – add a further 42 mm, bringing the enclosures’ total lengths to 202, 242 and 282 mm.

Other accessories for SMART-TERMINAL include a wall suspension element, VESA mounting plate (on request), rubber feet and mounting hardware.

Customising options include CNC machining, lacquering, printing or laser marking of legends and logos, decor foils, special materials, EMC shielding, installation and assembly.

For more information on the new canting kit, view the OKW website:

https://www.okw.co.uk/en/Aluminium-enclosures/Smart-Terminal.htm

OKW ENCLOSURES LTD

Tel. (01489) 583858

Email: sales@okw.co.uk

Mecmesin announced today the launch of its ground-breaking VTG digital torque tester, combining a highly responsive, capacitive 5” colour touchscreen with sophisticated torque measurement features driven by the power of Mecmesin’s Vector OS.

The VTG Tornado is packed full of innovative features, accessible via an intuitive touchscreen interface that sets it apart from other torque testers. It is easy to navigate, just swipe or press-and-hold to access menus, toolbars, and settings.

Vector OS is the technology platform at the heart of the VTG Tornado enabling operators to customise the touchscreen interface, configure the tester to their requirements and analyse test results quickly in the field.

Benefits of dual zone display

Representing a major step forward in portable torque testing, the VTG Tornado boasts an array of advanced capabilities. It includes a dual zone display with the upper zone clearly showing the peak readings in N.cm, lbf.in and other common units of measurement.

The lower zone provides a live graphical plot of the torque applied so that critical events can be easily identified. For example, when testing plastic closures the key parameters, such as the release torque, bridge-breaking of a TE band and strip torque, are all clearly shown. Alternatively, the lower zone can be allocated to a statistical overview, which calculates the Max, Min, Average and Standard Deviation from the peak readings captured and stored in the VTG’s memory.

A configurable first-peak function, coupled with the standard maximum reading, ensures that both the initial slip torque and the secondary break torque are captured. This is particularly valuable when measuring the performance of plastic and metal tamper-evident closures (e.g., ROPP), where a maximum reading alone is insufficient to determine both characteristics.

Individual results can be transmitted immediately via RS232 to a PC or printer for analysis. Additionally, an internal memory of over 500 peak results is also available for mass storage when batch testing. An external SD memory card captures all the individual data-points for each test in .csv format so that they can be exported to Excel and other software packages.

Built-in safeguards

The VTG Tornado also features a configurable alarm setting to alert an operator with red & green lights during testing when the torque reading falls within or outside the tolerance limit.

To avoid the risk of operators inadvertently changing units of measurement or the operating mode, there is a password-protected lock function. This is particularly useful when the instrument is being used over several shifts by operators of differing skill levels.

Equally at home in the laboratory or at the point of production, the compact and portable VTG Tornado features a tough, water-resistant casing (rated to IP54), fabricated in non-painted polypropylene, making it suitable for use in pharmaceutical environments.

Four models are available with capacities ranging from 1.5N.m for delicate assessments, to the 3N.m, 6N.m and 10N.m versions for increasingly robust applications.

A calibration certificate traceable to national standards is included at no extra charge – ensuring full compliance during external audits.

Ideal for use in a range of industries

Designed to meet the demands of testing from applications as diverse as the low-level torques associated with small rotary knobs and controls through to actuation torques of medical devices and release torques of packaging caps and closures, the VTG Tornado is the ultimate digital torque tester.

“Mecmesin has been manufacturing digital torque testers for over 30 years and the new VTG Tornado represents the perfect blend of performance and functionality combined with the very latest touch screen technology.”, said John Page, PPT Group Managing Director,” The VTG Tornado has clearly reset the bar in the industry and represents the best-in-class torque instrumentation on the market today.”

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About Mecmesin

Established in 1977, Mecmesin is a British company specialising in the design and manufacture of force and torque measurement equipment for quality control.  Based near Horsham, West Sussex the company has expanded globally with subsidiary companies in France, Germany, Thailand, China and the USA plus a global network of exclusive distributors who offer customers technical expertise and after-sales support.

Thousands of companies worldwide rely upon Mecmesin force and torque measurement systems for product and materials testing in a diverse range of industries including aerospace, automotive, cosmetics, construction electrical and electronics, medical devices, packaging, pharmaceuticals, plastics and textiles.

Mecmesin is a PPT Group brand.

For more information visit www.mecmesin.com

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About Physical Properties Testers (The PPT Group)

Physical Properties Testers Group (PPT Group) is a Battery Ventures-owned group of brands that each provide testing instrumentation and quality control technologies. The vision of PPT is to create a multi-branded global platform that can provide testing solutions across all different types of standards, materials and applications. PPT is currently a leading provider of test and measurement instrumentation and materials for diverse industrial markets, including textile, automotive, medical/pharma, chemical, construction, food and drink, to test properties including strength, abrasion, colourfastness, torque, puncture resistance, flexure, flammability, pilling, snagging, adhesion, tensile, compression and shrinking. PPT Group has a global presence with a strong sales and support network covering customers in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

For more information visit https://pptgroup.com/

Contact Information
For more information, interviews or high-resolution images please contact:
Jenny Montgomery
PPT Group Marketing Manager
Tel: +44 (0) 7730 199054
Email: jenny.montgomery@PPTGroup.com

Mecmesin, a leading global designer and manufacturer of force, materials, and torque testing equipment, announced today the launch of its ground-breaking VFG digital force gauge. The VFG combines a highly responsive, capacitive 5” colour touchscreen with sophisticated force and torque measurement features driven by the power of Mecmesin’s Vector OS.

Vector OS is the technology platform at the heart of the VFG enabling operators to customise the touchscreen interface, configure the tester to their requirements and analyse test results quickly in the field.

Established for over 40 years as a British manufacturer of force & torque test equipment, feedback from Mecmesin’s global customers across all industries has been instrumental in shaping the latest generation of digital force gauges.

The VFG is packed full of innovative features and the intuitive touchscreen interface makes it easy to navigate. Just swipe or press and hold to access menus, toolbars, and settings.

Available in 10 models with capacities ranging from 2.5 to 2500 N (0.5 to 550 lbf), the VFG caters for a diverse range of applications. Each gauge is highly accurate to ±0.1% of full-scale with readings displayed in all common measurement units; N, kN, mN, gf, kgf, lbf and ozf.

The VFG offers enhanced test features and data analysis capabilities:

• Max and 1st Peak mode – registers the key values from the test
• Graphing mode – generates a live curve on the display to help identify critical events during the test
• Fast data-acquisition rate of 2,000 times per second – ensures sudden break-force readings are captured accurately
• 5 MHz internal sampling rate – detect events with greater precision
• Enhanced alarm configurations, including a ‘pre-alert’ warning, notifies operators if the test specimen is inside/outside tolerance
• Onboard statistics – stores displayed readings to a built-in memory for statistical analysis within the gauge
• Output data directly to a PC or printer for further analysis
• Expandable external memory – saves all the raw data-points on a 32GB micro-SDHC card so you can test rapidly now and download results later

The VFG is constructed in a rugged aluminium housing, shaped to fit the hand and small enough to be comfortably used as a hand-held device. It is easily attachable to a motorised stand, thereby making it an affordable first step to more controlled tension and compression testing where optimum repeatability is required. Alternatively, this powerful digital force gauge can also be integrated as a key component into custom test rigs.

The VFG also acts as a universal display for a selection of external ‘smart’ force and torque transducers, just ‘plug-and-play’. This means users can expand a VFG by connecting additional sensors to perform tests of all capacities for tension, compression and torsion – all with one gauge.

It is powered by a fast-charge lithium-Ion battery and is supplied in a robust carry case with a standard accessory kit plus a USB-C charging/data cable and USB-C to -A adapter. A removable rubber bumper is pre-fitted to protect against accidental damage if the gauge is dropped.

A calibration certificate traceable to national standards is included at no extra charge – ensuring full compliance during external audits.

Designed for the most demanding tension and compression measurement applications across a wide range of industries, the VFG is the ultimate force gauge for assessing product and material quality.

“Mecmesin has been manufacturing digital force and torque gauges for over 30 years and the new VFG represents the perfect blend of performance and functionality combined with the very latest touch screen technology.”, said John Page, PPT Group Managing Director,” The VFG has clearly reset the bar in the industry and represent the best-in-class force and torque instrumentation on the market today.”

About Mecmesin

Established in 1977, Mecmesin is a British company specialising in the design and manufacture of force and torque measurement equipment for quality control.  Based near Horsham, West Sussex the company has expanded globally with subsidiary companies in France, Germany, Thailand, China and the USA plus a global network of exclusive distributors who offer customers technical expertise and after-sales support.

Thousands of companies worldwide rely upon Mecmesin force and torque measurement systems for product and materials testing in a diverse range of industries including aerospace, automotive, cosmetics, construction electrical and electronics, medical devices, packaging, pharmaceuticals, plastics and textiles.

Mecmesin is a PPT Group brand.

For more information visit www.mecmesin.com

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About Physical Properties Testers (The PPT Group)

Physical Properties Testers Group (PPT Group) is a Battery Ventures-owned group of brands that each provide testing instrumentation and quality control technologies. The vision of PPT is to create a multi-branded global platform that can provide testing solutions across all different types of standards, materials and applications. PPT is currently a leading provider of test and measurement instrumentation and materials for diverse industrial markets, including textile, automotive, medical/pharma, chemical, construction, food and drink, to test properties including strength, abrasion, colourfastness, torque, puncture resistance, flexure, flammability, pilling, snagging, adhesion, tensile, compression and shrinking. PPT Group has a global presence with a strong sales and support network covering customers in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

For more information visit https://pptgroup.com/

Contact Information
For more information, interviews or high-resolution images please contact:
Jenny Montgomery
PPT Group Marketing Manager
Tel: +44 (0) 7730 199054
Email: jenny.montgomery@PPTGroup.com