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| Range of precision engineered sample grips and fixtures offered by Lloyd Instruments |
07 July 2007 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments, materials testing specialist, can offer a range of precision engineered sample grips and fixtures to test wires, chains, cables, fibre optic cables and metals at low or high force using the company's universal materials testing instruments. |
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| 100 kN LR100K materials testing machine |
06 July 2007 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments has interfaced up to two furnaces to its 100 kN LR100K materials testing machine which allows the tensile strength of materials to be tested not only at high temperature but also at the end of a temperature conditioning cycle. |
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| Special multi-purpose grip developed by Lloyd Instruments |
05 July 2007 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments has developed a special multi-purpose grip for assess the performance of both cut pile and loop pile yarn floor coverings. Used in conjunction with one of the company’s universal materials testing machines, the grip is used to measure the force required to pull a cut or loop tuft from the carpet backing in accordance with ASTM D 1335. |
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| Jig for easy determination of peel strength of aluminium foil deleoped by Lloyd Instruments |
04 July 2007 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments has developed a special jig for easy determination of peel strength of the aluminium foil on contact lens blister packs. Designed for use primarily with the low force LFPlus single column materials testing machine, the jig features a self-adjusting sliding bed for true 90° peel tests. |
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| Lloyd Instuments' FTPlus friction Ttster |
03 July 2007 - Lloyd Instruments
AMETEK S.A.S. is showing the Lloyd Instruments FTPlus friction tester, for the first time in France. |
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| Lloyd Instruments’ revolutionary new multi-lingual software interface demonstrated at Emballage |
02 July 2007 - Lloyd Instruments
NEXYGENPlus, Lloyd Instruments’ revolutionary new multi-lingual software interface, will be demonstrated at Emballage, providing control for the LRXPlus and LFPlus universal materials testing machines on show on the AMETEK S.A.S stand. |
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| Latest in materials testing, Upgraded batch tester gets the thumbs up |
01 April 2007 - Lloyd Instruments
For quick and easy, large scale automation in materials testing, Lloyd Instruments has now launcheda new upgraded version of its Batch Tester program. Version 4.2 of this software utility now include seven greater flexibility in terms of automation and reporting, and incorporates many advanced security features found on NEXYGEN MT V4.5, the company's acclaimed parent software. |
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| Sail webbing strength testing |
01 April 2007 - Lloyd Instruments
Gowen Ocean Sails Ltd and materials testing machine manufacturer Lloyd Instruments have collaborated on the testing of webbings used in high load areas of sails that are manufactured for very large ocean going yachts. |
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| Water quality surges ahead through bead testing |
31 March 2007 - Lloyd Instruments
As a world leading manufacturer of ion exchange resins, Thermax Pvt Ltd, based in India, knows all there is to know about water purification. Naturally, the tiny polymer beads that make up a typical ion exchange column require highstandards of manufacturing precision to be effective in water purification. |
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| NEXYGENPlus gives materials testers direct interface |
31 March 2007 - Lloyd Instruments
The new NEXYGENPlus software interface for the Lloyd Instruments range of ‘Plus’ and EZ materials testing machines now allows materials testers to be seamlessly integrated into production lines. NEXYGENPlus facilitates integration with production control systems and statistical process control packages, and can even be configured to issue operator warnings if a sample fails a particular test. |
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| The perfect potato? |
30 March 2007 - Lloyd Instruments
Texture analysis has important implications for quality in potato products, says Lloyd Instruments. |
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| New materials testing interface set to transform the technique |
30 March 2007 - Lloyd Instruments
NEXYGENPlus, a new software interface for the Lloyd Instruments range of ‘Plus’ and EZ materials testing machines, has its first ever showing in Germany. NEXYGENPlus acts as the hub of the materials testing system, linking all components together to allow the operator to control and monitor all aspects of the system from a single interface. |
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| Lloyd Instruments launches new polymer test equipment |
29 March 2007 - Lloyd Instruments
First opportunity in the People’s Republic of China to see Lloyd Instruments’ versatile new EXPlus extensometer and the recently upgraded Davenport HDT/Vicat measurement instrument. Another recent announcement has been the availability of Davenport Melt Viscometer for PET with full compatibility with the company’s powerful Windows-based NEXYGEN-Davenport polymer test and data analysis software. Also on show at Chinaplas are the LFPlus single column test instrument, and the MFI-10 melt flow indexer. |
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| New materials testers for medical device testing |
29 March 2007 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments offers the ‘Plus’ Series of single and twin column materials testing machines for the evaluation of mechanical properties and performance of medical devices, components and medical packaging ranging from surgical implants to colostomy bags and bone cement. With PC control via the brand new NEXYGENPlus software user interface, the ‘Plus’ Series can be used for tensile, compression, flexural and friction test applications including high volume automated testing. |
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| New materials testing interface |
28 March 2007 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments has announced the launch of NEXYGENPlus, a new software interface for its range of ‘Plus’ and EZ Series materials testing machines. NEXYGENPlus acts as the hub of the materials testing system, linking all components together to allow the operator to control and monitor all aspects of the system from a single interface. |
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| New NEXYGENPlus materials testing interface |
28 March 2007 - Lloyd Instruments
AMETEK S.A.S. will be showing a Lloyd Instruments’ LRXPlus 5 kN single column universal materials testing machine, with the first chance to see the revolutionary new multi-lingual software interface, NEXYGENPlus. NEXYGENPlus acts as the hub of the materials testing system, linking all components together to allow the operator to control and monitor all aspects of the system from a single interface. It has been designed for use with Lloyd Instruments’ entire range of ‘Plus’ and EZ materials testing machines. |
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| Special materials testing systems a speciality! |
27 March 2007 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments’ thriving “Customer Specials” Department has recently produced special versions of its 50kN LR50KPlus and 10kN LR10KPlus twin column universal testing machines. To meet our customer’s exacting application requirements, the LR50KPlus was produced with a wider distance between the columns, whilst a shortened version of the LR10KPlus was manufactured to fit into a particularly small laboratory space. |
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| New brochure for plastic and polymer testing instruments |
27 March 2007 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments has issued a new full colour brochure for its Davenport range of plastics and polymer testing instruments. Instruments from this comprehensive range are specified in many international testing standards, allowing critical polymer parameters to be determined. |
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| New test jig for contact lens blister pack testing |
26 March 2007 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments has developed a special jig for easy determination of peel strength of the aluminium foil on contact lens blister packs. Designed for use primarily with the low force LFPlus single column materials testing machine, the jig features a self-adjusting sliding bed for true 90° peel tests. |
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| FTPlus friction tester launched |
26 March 2007 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments has announced the launch of the FTPlus friction tester, a high accuracy, bench-mounted single lead screw instrument. This dedicated instrument conforms to the requirements of the key ASTM D1894, ISO 8295 and TAPPI T549 friction testing standards and has extensive applications in the packaging and printing industries. The FTPlus can be used for measurements of static and kinetic coefficients of friction, peak load and average load. |
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| Instant replay for materials testing |
27 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
A powerful feature that records live action of materials testing events for training and detailed analysis purposes is now available on the latest version of NEXYGEN MT instrument control software from Lloyd Instruments. |
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| Easy peel for yoghurt pot testing |
26 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
A new test instrument accessory to check the optimum peel strength of sealed lids on yoghurt packaging has been specially developed by Lloyd Instruments. The TG 5346 peel fixture is the latest addition to a fast expanding grips and fixtures range dedicated to the packaging industry, and is precision engineered to fit easily onto a Lloyd Instruments universal testing machine. |
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| New China distributors are materials testing |
25 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
AMETEK/Lloyd Instruments is pleased to announce that it is continuing to expand its well established official, franchised distributor network across China to ensure customers get the very latest materials testing equipment for manufacturing production, quality control, research and education needs. |
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| High force materials testing is worth the wait |
24 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
A powerful new high force materials testing machine offering exceptional smooth control atvery slow speeds has just been launched by Lloyd Instruments. The LS100Plus takes astaggering one and a half hours to travel the thickness of a single sheet of photocopier paper just 90 microns thick. With a 100kN (22,481 lbf) force capacity and host of new features, this machine maximises productivity and efficiency, whether in a quality control, production, research or training setting. |
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| Water quality surges ahead through bead testing |
23 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Naturally, the tiny polymer beads that make up a typical ion exchange column require highstandards of manufacturing precision to be effective in water purification. Compression strength analysis of beads is just one of many physical tests in the company’s rigourousquality control programme. However, until recently, the company tested each be an individually, which was extremely time consuming and placed a significant drain onresources. |
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| Lloyd Instruments is planning an exciting display of test equipment |
22 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments is planning an exciting display of test equipment. Five of the company’s LFPlus test machines will take centre stage to show how to analyse the physicaland mechanical properties of polymers at different stages of manufacture using the same machine. |
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| Hair raising test in Korea |
21 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
As the ever-changing face of fashion surges ahead, the popularity of wigs and artificial hairdesigns has never been greater. The complexity of wig design is now being pushed and pulled to the limits by a leading manufacturer in Korea using the latest materials testing equipment from Lloyd Instruments. |
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| Automated penetration tests for rubber enclosures on multiple glass phials are now possible using XY table |
20 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Fully automated penetration tests for rubber enclosures on multiple glass phials are now possible using the XY table with automated control from materials testing specialist, Lloyd Instruments. This new accessory allows three separate tests to be performed fully automatically on 40 sample phials in around three hours, compared to a week for a human operator. |
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| New versatile materials testing and control software, features a vast test library of test set ups |
19 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Rigorous testing of the performance of adhesives has been greatly simplified by materials testing specialist, Lloyd Instruments. NEXYGEN MT, the company's versatile materials testing and control software, features a vast test library of test set ups to allow international industry standard tests to be performed. For adhesives applications, these include for example, the fatigue properties of structural adhesives in tensile shear (BS EN ISO 9665:1995), the unwinding forces of self adhesive tapes (BS EN 12026:1997) and peel tests for flexible materials bonded to rigid samples (BS EN 28510-1 to 2:1993). |
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| Cork testing brings thrills without spills |
18 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
The testing of extraction and penetration strength for wine bottle stoppers in accordance with ISO 9727 (1991) is an essential part of the technical specification for the product. Lloyd Instrumentscan supply a special sample grip for the beverage and packaging industry to allow these important parameters to be tested reliably and reproducibly using its materials testing machines such as the latest LFPlus. |
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| Getting to grips with new wire testing |
17 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Materials testing specialist, Lloyd Instruments, can offer a range of precision engineered sample grips and fixtures to test wires, chains, cables, fibre optic cables and metals at low or high force using the company's universal materials testing instruments. The company provides testing solutions to measure the physical properties of wires, ranging from microscopic filaments to high force specimens up to 300 kN (67442 lbf). |
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| LFPlus materials tester gets star billing |
16 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Seven LFPlus single column universal testing machines take pride of place on materials testing specialist, Lloyd Instruments, to illustrate the impressive range of applications that can be covered by this versatile instrument. Designed for materials testing and force measurement applications up to 1 kN (225 lbf), this high performance machine provides extremely cost-effective materials testing and can be used to test raw materials, plastic components and finished products simply by changing the grip or fixture. Tests that can be carried out include tensile, compression, tear, peel, friction and flexure testing. |
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| Plastic testing under control |
15 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Automation of plastics testing routines is of critical importance in busy testing environments, whether in manufacturing, quality control or research and development. |
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| Breaking news on lipstick production
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14 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
The formulations and production processes used in the manufacture of lipsticks play a key role in the strength of the final product. Of particular importance is resistance to breakage while the lipstick is in use. Leading cosmetics manufacturers in France have purchased Lloyd Instruments' LFPlus materials testing machines equipped with a special grip for lipstick testing. These high performance systems are used both in product development and quality control. |
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| Automated penetration tests for rubber enclosures on multiple glass phials are now possible |
13 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Fully automated penetration tests for rubber enclosures on multiple glass phials are now possible using the XY table with automated control from materials testing specialist, Lloyd Instruments. This new accessory allows three separate tests to be performed fully automatically on 40 sample phials in around three hours, compared to a week for a human operator. |
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| LFPlus materials tester expands at top and bottom |
12 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
The extremely versatile LFPlus universal single column materials testing machines from Lloyd Instruments can be configured for larger or non-standard shaped samples and for high elongation materials. An extended column version of the LFPlus is available which increases the crosshead travel range from 500 mm to 750 mm. This allows the testing of high elongation, ductile materials such as plastics or rubber or longer than normal test specimens. The LFPlus test speeds range from 0.05 to 1270 mm/min and accuracy greater than 0.2% apply equally to both the extended version and the standard configuration. |
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| Blistering performance from new LFPlus materials tester |
11 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
The LFPlus universal materials testing instrument and NEXYGENMT control software from Lloyd Instruments provide the perfect platform for performing a variety of physical property tests on blister packs. According to a report by The Freedonia Group Inc. (Cleveland), the demand for blister packs will grow to $1 billion by 2006 in the US alone. |
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| Testing tensile strength of wet paper is an important requirement in new development of paper products |
10 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Testing the tensile strength of wet paper is an important requirement in the development of paper products such as paper towels, kitchen roll, tissue etc. A Finch Device is available from Lloyd instruments for loop tensile testing of wet paper or board products up to 25 mm or 50 mm width. |
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| Polymer testing buoyant throughout Asia |
09 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
'The interest in polymer testing equipment in Asia has been at very high levels', reported David Greer, managing director of materials testing equipment specialist, AMETEK/Lloyd Instruments. 'The company has an extremely well established distribution network throughout the region,' he continued, 'with distributors in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Multiple distribution channels in key industrial areas of China, including Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong have recently been added to this impressive list.' |
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| Formulations & production processes used in manufacture of lipsticks are key roles in strength of final product |
08 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
The formulations and production processes used in the manufacture of lipsticks play a key role in the strength of the final product. Of particular importance is resistance to breakage while the lipstick is in use. Leading cosmetics manufacturers in France have purchased Lloyd Instruments' LFPlus materials testing machines equipped with a special grip for lipstick testing. These high performance systems are used both in product development and quality control. |
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| Lloyd Instruments offers a new range of compression cages for its universal testing machines |
07 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments offers a range of compression cages for its universal testing machines, designed for very large sample testing. These rugged assemblies allow a full range of compression tests to be carried out on samples having greater than 400 mm width. Applications include testing of components as diverse as complete car seats, mattresses, large cardboard boxes and large diameter pipes. |
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| New study to test the strength of anterior cruciate ligaments after knee surgery |
06 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Scientists in Germany have been using the latest materials testing equipment from Lloyd Instruments to study the strength of anterior cruciate ligaments after knee surgery. |
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| Lloyd Instruments has interfaced up to two furnaces to its 100 kN LR100K materials testing machine |
05 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments has interfaced up to two furnaces to its 100 kN LR100K materials testing machine which allows the tensile strength of materials to be tested not only at high temperature but also at the end of a temperature conditioning cycle. This new system will be of particular interest to steel and other metals manufacturers whose materials are required to experience demanding environmental conditions. |
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| Major order for Polymer testing in China |
04 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
AMETEK/Lloyd Instruments is delighted to announce that a major multinational company based in the People's Republic of China has placed orders for nine polymer testing instruments and accessories from its Davenport range. |
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| Automated production line testing of has been made possible through use of materials testing system |
03 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Fully automated production line testing of precision strain gauges has been made possible through the use of a Lloyd Instruments' materials testing system. The automated method tests 100% of the manufactured output and replaces a manually operated dead weight system. Not only are results acquired fully automatically, eliminating possible errors due to human reporting and result interpretation, but also up to 30% operator time can be saved. |
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| Steel jig for testing torque of super-glued nuts & bolts is the latest adhesives |
02 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
A steel jig for testing the torque of super-glued nuts and bolts is the latest adhesives testing system to be introduced by Lloyd Instruments. The test jigs can be used with Lloyd Instruments LRX or LRXPlusuniversal materials testing machines. The jig clamps the glued nut/bolt into position while a lever arm is driven down, applying torque force to the nut. |
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| New powerful combination of NEXYGEN MT materials test and data analysis software |
01 August 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
The powerful combination of NEXYGEN MT materials test and data analysis software and Ondio application builder software allows Lloyd Instruments' universal testing machines to be used in dynamic materials testing applications. This means that samples under test can have other external parameters controlled or monitored as part of the test, with the results collected and presented in the required format by the software. |
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| Lloyds Instruments launches redesigned website |
31 July 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments Ltd, an established leader in materials testing equipment, has launched a new global website: www.lloyd-instruments.co.uk that features information on the full range of Lloyd Instruments materials testing equipment, texture analysers and Davenport polymer testing instruments. |
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| Testing of plastic material for HDT measurements can now be carried out safely |
30 July 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Testing of plastic material for HDT (Heat Distortion Temperature) and VICAT (a measure of the temperature at which plastic starts to soften rapidly) measurements can now be carried out more safely in the Davenport HDT/VICATPlus instrument from Lloyd Instruments. The tests are carried in a temperature-controlled oil bath, which can rise to a temperature of 300°C. Safety features in the instrument ensure that the operator cannot be exposed to hot oil. |
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| High accuracy guaranteed in tension and compression testing |
30 July 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
A new level of accuracy is announced for tension and compression testing using the ‘Plus' and EZ Series universal materials testing machines from Lloyd Instruments. Two versatile new EXPlus Series extensometers for the accurate extension measurement of materials such as semi-rigid plastics, elastomers and rubbers are on show for the first time, together with a new stiffness compensation for the range of testing machines. |
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| Lloyd Instruments has developed a special grip for assess the performance of both cut pile and loop pile |
30 July 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments has developed a special multi-purpose grip for assess the performance of both cut pile and loop pile yarn floor coverings. Used in conjunction with one of the company’s universal materials testing machines, the grip is used to measure the force required to pull a cut or loop tuft from the carpet backing in accordance with ASTM D 1335. |
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| New general-purpose contacting extensometers have been launched by Lloyd Instruments |
29 July 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Two versatile, new general-purpose contacting extensometers have been launched by Lloyd Instruments for the accurate extension measurement of materials such as plastics and rubbers. They can be used in both tension and compression testing. Designed for use with any of the company's EZ and Plus Series of materials testing machines, these 'plug & play' accessories have a single cable interconnection and will be automatically recognised by Lloyd Instruments NEXYGEN MT material test and analysis software for ease of operation and calibration. |
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| Lloyd Instruments announce two new additions to its successful range of Plus Series materials |
29 July 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments is delighted to announce two new additions to its highly successful range of Plus Series materials testing machines. The new LR100K Plus and LR150K Plus extend the range to 9 models with capacities from 1kN to 150kN. The floor-standing LR100K Plus and LR150K Plus can measure forces of up to 100kN and 150kN respectively, and offer extended test speeds, better resolution, greater accuracy, improved data sampling rates and higher data storage than previous models. |
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| Lloyd Instruments has introduced a pair of heavy duty split bollard grips |
29 July 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments has introduced a pair of heavy duty split bollard grips designed specifically for performing tensile tests on webbing, belts, lashings, harnesses and heavy duty textiles. Manufactured from stainless steel, these grips have a capacity of 50 kN. They have a smooth, highly polished surface finish to prevent any stress build up and damage being introduced to the sample, which might otherwise affect the test results. |
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| New Davenport MFI-10 melt flow indexer from Lloyd Instruments is an intelligent modular system |
28 July 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
The Davenport MFI-10 melt flow indexer from Lloyd Instruments is an intelligent modular system which allows fully automatic measurement of the melt flow rate of a polymer. Used as a stand-alone unit, or under computer control with the company’s NEXYGEN,Davenport control and analysis software, the MFI-10 can be used both by resin manufacturers and processors such as extruders and injection moulders to measure the melt flow rate and melt volume rate of thermoplastics before use in the manufacturing process. |
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| High performance materials testing |
28 July 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
AMETEK GmbH will be showing an impressive range of high performance materials testing equipment from Lloyd Instruments at the Control exhibition in Sinsheim. This will include a twin column LR10KPlus instrument, three single column LFPlus instruments and a Davenport MFI-10 melt flow indexer for fully automatic measurement of the melt flow rate of a polymer. |
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| New extensometer for the accurate extension measurement of materials |
28 July 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
PLASTINDIA will be the venue for the first public showing of Lloyd Instruments’ versatile new EXPlus series of extensometers for the accurate extension measurement of materials such as semi-rigid plastics, elastomers and rubbers. The extensometers will take pride of place together with a number of the company’s materials testing machines for the plastics and rubber industries. |
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| New LFPlus for medical device |
27 July 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments will be showing three of the highly popular LFPlus low force single column materials testing instruments, each equipped with NEXYGEN MT control and analysis software, incorporating powerful security and audit trails to help companies meet FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulations. |
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| New extensometer for accurate plastics testing launched |
27 July 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Chinaplas 2006 will provide the first opportunity in the People’s Republic of China to see Lloyd Instruments’ versatile new EXPlus extensometer for the accurate extension measurement of materials such as semi-rigid plastics, elastomers and rubbers. |
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| New a versatile system for tensile testing of rubber O-rings |
27 July 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments can offer a versatile system for tensile testing of rubber O-rings, featuring a special motorised ring grip in conjunction with a universal materials testing machine such as the 5kN LRXPlus. O-rings are used for fluid and vacuum sealing in a host of industries including automotive and aerospace. |
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| New medical tensile testing of rubber loops |
26 July 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments can offer a versatile system for tensile testing of circular rubber products, featuring a special motorised ring grip in conjunction with a universal materials testing system such as the LRXPlus. This powerful combination can be used to test O-rings, and other rubber products such as condoms and surgical/medical gloves. |
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| New tensile and calibration testing machine for quality control testing |
26 July 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
New tensile and calibration testing machine for quality control testing and R&D in medical devices manufacturing industries on show at MD&D. |
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| Marine industry benefits from new research and tensile testing |
26 July 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Cable terminations are one of the principal interfaces on the rigging between a yacht or ship and the mast. They are also used in a variety of architectural products, including the 'London Eye'. A 4 year research project between Petersen Stainless Steel Rigging Ltd and the Engineering Department at the University of Hull is under way to investigate many aspects of wire/rod network design and specification, with 'pull-to-break' tensile testing using an EZ50 materials testing machine from Lloyd Instruments playing an important role. This study has already produced reliable scientific data on the design and properties of stainless steel rigging components. |
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| Two new EZ20 twin column materials testing machines from Lloyd Instruments |
25 July 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Quality control of components used in automatic sprinkler systems is of huge importance. These systems are used more than any other fixed fire protection method and over 80 million sprinklers are fitted worldwide each year. The outstanding quality of the components used is reflected by the fact that accidental discharge of water due to manufacturing defects is 1 in 14,000,000 per year of service (Source: British Automatic Sprinkler Association). |
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| New melt viscometer joins the NEXYGEN software family |
25 July 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
The Davenport Melt Viscometer from Lloyd Instruments, which already offers significant cost and environmental benefits for PET testing, now has the added benefit of being fully compatible with the company’s powerful Windows-based NEXYGEN-Davenport polymer test and data analysis software. The updated version of the instrument features a standard computer card which will interface with computers running Windows 2000 or XP operating systems. |
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| New 1 kN LFPlus single column universal testing machine from Lloyd Instruments |
25 July 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
The 1 kN LFPlus single column universal testing machine from Lloyd Instruments can be used to test a wide range of properties of packets for potato crisps to optimise production processes and to ensure that the product is kept in perfect condition for the consumer. Burst strength, opening strength, seam strength, tear and peel are all parameters that can be measured using the LFPlus. The instrument can also be used to measure the coefficient of friction on the plastic film used for the crisp packet. |
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| New LFPlus single column materials testing machine has been integrated into manufacturing cells |
24 July 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
LFPlus single column materials testing machines from Lloyd Instruments have been integrated into manufacturing cells at Renishaw plc, a world leader in the field of automated metrology. The LFPlus is used to make custom designed materials tests on Renishaw’s SP25M scanning probe system. |
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| Service partner accredited to ISO 17025 |
24 July 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments is delighted to announce that its service partner in India, Hemshell Services PVT.Ltd, has received accreditation to ISO17205 for site force calibration of Universal Materials Testing Machines. The scope of this accreditation is up to 10T capacity. Calibration certificates are supplied with all the necessary data together with evidence of traceability back to the calibration masters. |
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| Lloyd Instruments materials testers facilitate plywood CE marking |
24 July 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
With CE Marking for wood-based panels for construction purposes becoming mandatory in Europe, it was essential for Malaysia’s plywood industry to satisfy the necessary requirements. A number of leading plywood manufacturers in the country have purchased material testing equipment from Lloyd Instruments to allow bending elasticity and bonding strength to be evaluated to the required standards. |
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| New material testers for drug delivery systems |
26 June 2006 - Lloyd Instruments
Universal materials testing machines such as the LFPlus showing at MDT 2006 are finding increased use in the testing of a variety of drug delivery systems ranging from conventional syringes to needle-free injection systems and metered dose inhalers. Applications also include the testing of blister packs and other medical and sterile packaging. |
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| New materials testing catalogue published |
05 January 2004 - Lloyd Instruments
To meet growing demands for advanced materials testing solutions in manufacturing, research and quality control, Lloyd Instruments has produced a new Materials Testing Solutions catalogue for easy ordering from its vast choice of test instruments and accessories. |
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| New 50kN test machine packs a powerful punch |
01 December 2003 - Lloyd Instruments
Another powerful universal testing machine aimed at mid-range force testing applications has just been launched by Lloyd Instruments. The LR50KPlus materials testing system is the latest addition to the acclaimed Plus range that offers all the benefits of simple operation, result accuracy, and flexible control with the company's advanced NEXYGEN MT control software. |
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| Lloyd Instruments developed dedicated sample grip to test strength of electrical terminals |
27 November 2003 - Lloyd Instruments
Ideal for the automotive manufacturing industry, Lloyd Instruments has now developed a dedicated sample grip to test the strength of electrical terminals on power steering pump motors. The Terminal Weld Pull Off Fixture, one of two accessories designed specially for a leading vehicle component manufacturer, fits easily onto any Lloyd Instruments test machine in what is believed to be the first testing application of its kind. |
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| Materials test machine software brings quality success |
21 October 2003 - Lloyd Instruments
In today's competitive economy, manufacturers need innovative ways to improve productivity and performance, without raising costs. NEXYGEN MT materials testing software from Lloyd Instruments, meets this demand through flexible data analysis and control of its vast materials testing machine range. In fact, the latest version is being used by Pechiney in France, the world's fifth largest producer and converter of aluminium, in a pioneering testing application. |
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| Testing solutions on display in Paris |
21 October 2003 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments, one of the world’s leading materials testing specialists, is unveiling a range of test solutions at Exposition de Physique (stand 56, aisle M, hall 7/1) in Paris. The company's universal testing machines, NEXYGEN MT machine control software and CHATILLON force measurement instruments are used to test different industry materials, an exciting display of which is being demonstrated at the show. |
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| Materials testing gets a plus of 30K power |
20 October 2003 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments is pleased to announce the launch of a powerful new universal testing machine aimed at mid range force testing applications. The LR30KPlus materials testing system is the latest addition to the acclaimed Plus range that offers all the benefits of simple operation, result accuracy and flexible control with the company's advanced NEXYGEN MT control software. |
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| New test grip steers vehicle industry ahead |
29 September 2003 - Lloyd Instruments
A special sample grip to test power steering components in motor vehicles has just been developed by materials testing specialists, Lloyd Instruments. The Motor Can Pull Off Fixture is one of two precision-engineered accessories that fit the company's vast universal testing machine range and is ideal for automotive and component supplier industries world-wide. |
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| Lloyd Instruments gains ISO9001: 2000 APPROVAL
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19 September 2003 - Lloyd Instruments
On July 31, 2003, materials testing specialists, Lloyd Instruments, successfully passed its Transition Audit from ISO 9000:1994 to ISO 9001:2000. This now means that the company and its quality management system is now fully accredited to the new Standard, which includes Tick IT accreditation for software excellence. |
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| Lloyd Instruments achieve material success |
04 September 2003 - Lloyd Instruments
2003 has seen Lloyd Instruments strengthen its position as a world leader in materials testing solutions through a busy programmer of new product launches, services and business ventures. A number of custom solutions have been developed for various industries. |
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| New grips & fixtures catalogue from materials testing specialists |
01 August 2003 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments, a leader in the field of materials testing, has just published a new catalogue of Grips and Fixtures for its materials testing systems used throughout industry. |
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| Texture profiling helps baking industry rise to the occasion |
01 August 2003 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments has long supplied the baking industry with advanced testing solutions to ensure end-product quality on the consumer shelf. The TA Plus is the company's latest texture analyser that offers affordable, high performance whether in Quality Control or product development. |
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| Texture analysis satisfies sweet tooth cravings |
08 July 2003 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments has long supplied confectionery manufacturers with advanced testing solutions to ensure end-product quality on the consumer shelf. The TA Plus is the company's latest texture analyser that offers affordable, high performance testing whether in Quality Control or product development. |
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| Materials testing pulls medical industry into shape |
08 July 2003 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments has long supplied the medical devices industry with materials testing solutions for research and product quality assessment. Latest launches include the LF Plus universal test machine, and an upgraded version of NEXYGEN MT software that guides users through the set-up, analysis and reporting stages of testing with ease. Of particular interest to the medical industry is the new security and audit trail software module, which ensures that testing is performed to strict procedures and will help companies meet the requirements of FDA 21 CFR Part 11. |
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| New solution casts a spell over aluminium testing |
10 June 2003 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments has been specially chosen by Pechiney, the world's fifth largest producer and converter of aluminium, for a pioneering testing solution to examine the strength characteristics of aluminium during casting. For this unique application, Lloyd Instruments has designed its first ever horizontal LR30KPlus testing machine, and special software drivers for seamless control of its NEXYGEN test software in a Lab VIEW industry platform. |
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| New tests on child car seat buckles reassure consumers |
19 May 2003 - Lloyd Instruments
Britax, a leading high street supplier of child car seats, has chosen the latest LFPlus affordable, low force testing machine from Lloyd Instruments to check the release mechanisms on its child car seat buckles in a fast, accurate and reliable Quality Control process. |
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| Testing gets manufacturers out of a sticky situation |
13 May 2003 - Lloyd Instruments
Anyone wishing to test the bond strength of adhesives would benefit from advanced test equipment and control software to increase productivity and result accuracy. Test equipment must also be easy to use between different operators. Recognising such needs, Lloyd Instruments’ latest range of 'LR', 'Plus' and 'EZ' test machines are ideal for testing adhesives from initial design to finished stages. |
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| NEXYGEN' MT software tips help create testing expertise |
14 April 2003 - Lloyd Instruments
Materials testing specialists Lloyd Instruments is now including useful operator notes on ways to get the most out of its new NEXYGEN MT materials testing control software. The latest version of this software, with its vast test library, is already making an impact due to its powerful security and data audit tracking features, video capture and playback and extended instrument interfaces. |
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| Testing machine buy back scheme is a plus to India industry |
20 March 2003 - Lloyd Instruments
The very latest launches in materials testing equipment from LLOYD INSTRUMENTS are now available to manufacturing, research establishments and universities in India through an official franchised distributor, Hemetek Techno Instruments Pvt. Ltd. Hemetek is believed to be the only agent in India stocking spare parts for universal testing machines, and has decided to extend a very successful 'buy back' scheme this year, where customers can replace old testing machines with new, powerful, yet easy to use testing systems from LLOYD INSTRUMENTS. |
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| Latest in materials testing, Upgraded batch tester gets the thumbs up |
10 March 2003 - Lloyd Instruments
For quick and easy, large scale automation in materials testing, Lloyd Instruments has now launched a new upgraded version of its Batch Tester program. Version 4.2 of this software utility now include seven greater flexibility in terms of automation and reporting, and incorporates many advanced security features found on NEXYGEN MT V4.5, the company's acclaimed parent software. |
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| Indian distributor of test equipment launches new website |
10 March 2003 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments' authorised distributor of materials testing equipment in India today announces the launch of a new website. Hemetek Techno Instruments Pvt. has designed its website at www.hemetek.com to appeal to any product manufacturer or research institute in India who would benefit from materials testing expertise. It is designed to give customers clear, efficient access to information on product lines, applications, customer service and support. |
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| Belt up with confidence thanks to new test system |
10 February 2003 - Lloyd Instruments
Webbing materials are widely used to protect people and products, particularly during transit, so it is vital their strength is tested thoroughly for compliance with health and safety regulations. Lloyd Instruments has now made this process easy to perform with a new testing system designed specifically to test the tensile strength and elongation at break of webbing textiles used in vehicle seat belts, safety harnesses, freight and logistics, sports applications, and general industry areas. |
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| Lloyd Instruments spark a revolution in cable, wire and switches testing |
15 January 2003 - Lloyd Instruments
Lloyd Instruments, market leaders in the field of materials testing, has now developed a new cost effective testing system specifically to test electrical cables, insulated wires and switches such as keypads on mobile phones and membrane switches. |
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