PCE Instruments
PCE Instruments (PCE) is a leading supplier of test, measurement and inspection equipment. Founded by German engineers nearly two decades ago, PCE offers 500+ instruments with applications in engineering, research and development, process control and quality assurance. PCE’s large product portfolio includes everything from moisture analyzers and scales to tachometers, borescopes, coating thickness gauges, viscometers and ultrasonic testing equipment. In addition, PCE’s research and development department can provide custom solutions on demand. For more information, please contact info@industrial-needs.com or +44 (0) 2380 987 035 for PCE Instruments UK, or info@pce-americas.com or +1 (561) 320-9162 for PCE Americas Inc.
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- 1201 Jupiter Park Dr
Suite 8
Jupiter, FL 33458
United States of America
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Penetrometers
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Penetrometers measure the firmness or hardness of fruit. Penetrometers are ideal for determining the best time to harvest fruit or to test its progress to maturity. The firmness of fruit is one of the most widely used parameters in testing its maturity, together with measuring the fruits sugar content using refractometers. Electronic penetrometers come with different diameter penetration points. This allows for fruit of different size and hardness to be tested. It is important that this first part of the measurement process is done correctly if the readings obtained are to be valid in making adequate decisions as to when the fruit should be harvested. It is important the the samples that are measured are representative of the entire crop, considering a sufficient minimum quantity sample, size and quality.
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Infrared Thermometers
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Our infrared thermometers make it possible to measure a temperature without contact by way of determining an object emitting infrared radiation. Here you will find Infrared Thermometers for measuring temperature without contact and contain a targeting light to ensure the correct surface area is being measured. An infrared thermometer can only measure the temperature of exposed surfaces and not through glass. Some infrared thermometers possess a preset emissivity value, and others allow the user to choose the emissivity value depending on the surface material being measured, whether it's paper, wood or metallic surfaces.
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Moisture Testers for Wood
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Here you will find a moisture tester for wood to determine absolute moisture in different wood types. Newly-cut logs can have a moisture content of 80% or more, depending on the type. Since wood shrinks substantially when dried, it must be dried before being used in construction or most other applications. This is most often done using a large furnace called a kiln. The air drying method may also be used, but this is much slower. With the help of the moisture tester for wood you will be able to measure with high accuracy moisture in, not only raw wood, but also rolled paper products, planks, slats, beams, plywood, panels, particle board, main beams, window frames, etc., anything wooden. There are two ways of measuring moisture, these two ways are with or without damaging the material. The majority of types of moisture testers we offer at PCE do not damage the wood, or damage it very slightly.The moisture tester for wood is characterized by the measuring principle and the moisture sensors that can be adapted to it. The moisture tester for wood has special characteristics such as an automatic compensation of temperature. Besides, data can be stored and transferred to a PC or laptop, or characteristic curves can be programmed for specific wood types (only with the model FMD). Our moisture tester are of the highest quality standards in the industry, and are durable and easy to use.
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Colorimeters
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A colorimeter is a valuable color-measuring tool used by manufacturers, printers, painters, designers and quality control professionals. Colorimeters ensure accurate, consistent color, eliminating issues related to color subjectivity. Depending on the model, PCE Instruments' colorimeter products can measure colors in different color spaces such as CIE LAB, XYZ, LCh, RGB and LUV (for liquids and solids / that is why you can choose the media via filter selection). The most popular colorimeter models in our range of color-reading products are the PCE-CSM series colorimeters. Aside from being easy to use and economical, the PCE-CSM series colorimeters offer high degrees of accuracy.
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Material Thickness Meters
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Choose from a variety of material thickness meter, mil gage or paint meter products used for the non-destructive measurement of nonmagnetic coating, insulating layer and dry film thickness (DFT) on ferrous and / or non-ferrous metal substrates such as steel and aluminum. Explore PCE Instruments' selection of accurate, affordable material thickness meter, coating thickness gauge, surface testing and film gauge devices used for automotive paint inspection, material testing and manufacturing quality control applications.A material thickness meter is an essential quality assurance tool when anodizing, galvanizing and applying zinc coating to metallic surfaces. A material thickness meter also is used to measure body paint thickness and uniformity on pre-owned cars, revealing repainted spots, identifying hidden damages and exposing undisclosed accidents. This information is important when determining the actual value of a used car. In addition, certain types of thickness meters can measure wall thickness and determine the hardness of metals, plastics and glass.
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Earth Ground Meters
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The earth tester determines ground resistance for both specific and ohm resistances. The earth tester is powered by batteries and have a clock timer function (3 minutes), Data-Hold function, a 3 ½ positions LCD display and their dimensions are 163 x 100 x 50 mm. Resistance ranges come from 20, 200 to 2000 ohms. They have a resolution of 10 / 100 mΩ / 1 Ω. The earth tester measure resistance by means of a constant reverse current (approx. 800 Hz, 2 mA). To measure ground voltage a rectifier is used (5 kΩ/V aprox. 40...500 Hz). The earth tester PKT-2630 series have a small format as well as multiple functions.
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Conductivity Meters
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There are both standard and a waterproof conductivity meter, as well as a conductivity meter available for flowing water or pure water (highly recommended for specific industries) as well as the ones with different conductivity measurement ranges. An important factor is that a conductivity meter normally measures electric conductivity in µS/cm, however it can also take measurements in mg/l (for direct reading of content in dissolved solid substances). The relation is established as follows: 2 µS/cm = 1ppm (parts per million) = 1 mg/l. Compensated temperature in the conductivity meter can be automatic or by hand.
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Phase Rotation Meter
PCE-PI 1
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The digital phase rotation meter PCE-PI 10 is used to determine the direction of rotation of 3-phase voltage networks. Furthermore, the phase rotation meter is able to measure voltages up to 600V AC / DC. The rotating field direction is important for machines and plants.
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LAN Testers
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A cable detector can locate open power cables, either live or without current, up to 300 V. A cable detector can locate cables, circuits, short circuits and ground wires. To perform these functions, it is not always necessary to disconnect electrically sensitive devices or to disconnect the power to the cable being tested.Many cable detector devices can also locate ferrous and non-ferrous metals, wood and plastic with high degrees of accuracy. A cable detector provides a safe way to test wall sockets for which no electrical plans or wiring information is available about the cables or their output. A cable detector is very versatile, as it ensures speed and safety when making holes in walls, ceilings and floors.
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Durometers
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A durometer gauge or durometer tester is needed to perform a durometer hardness test procedure. Durometer devices determine the surface hardness of many different materials, including polymers and elastomers. Each durometer or hardness tester measures the depth of an indentation in the material caused by a defined force of a given geometric presser foot. The depth of the indentation reflects the hardness of the material. A general distinction is made between static and dynamic methods. In traditional static tests, the test force is applied uniformly with increasing magnitude, while in dynamic testing methods, an instantaneous load is applied.
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Inspection Cameras
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The inspection camera opens a new view into the insides of machines and systems; whether an endoscope, thermal imaging camera or infrared thermometer - an inspection camera is the ideal instrument for monitoring and maintenance.Due to the flexible control of the endoscope or the visual display of potential damage areas in machines or systems, weaknesses and points of failure can be detected and therefore be prevented. The inspection camera make this possible without the need for complex disassembly.The inspection camera is used by electricians, safety experts, expert witnesses, mechatronics, and mechanics. The inspection camera is also used for apprenticeships and in-service training. An inspection camera can be applied internally as well as at school or at universities for demonstration purposes. With their help, inspections in the industrial sector can be organized considerably faster, more targeted and more cost-efficient. An inspection camera is an important companion in the course of everyday work.
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LAN Network Testers
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A cable detector can locate open power cables, either live or without current, up to 300 V. A cable detector can locate cables, circuits, short circuits and ground wires. To perform these functions, it is not always necessary to disconnect electrically sensitive devices or to disconnect the power to the cable being tested.Many cable detector devices can also locate ferrous and non-ferrous metals, wood and plastic with high degrees of accuracy. A cable detector provides a safe way to test wall sockets for which no electrical plans or wiring information is available about the cables or their output. A cable detector is very versatile, as it ensures speed and safety when making holes in walls, ceilings and floors.
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Force Gauges
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A digital force gauge, often called a push pull force gauge or tension and compression force gauge, is used in material testing, quality control and assurance, research, development, product testing, laboratory and educational applications. PCE Instruments' (PCE) digital force gauge products are the benchmark of quality and performance. PCE digital force gauge devices provide measurements in kilograms (kg), grams (g), ounces (oz), pounds (lbs) and Newtons (N) of force (f), depending on the force gauge model. Most PCE digital force gauge products are handheld, portable devices that also can be used with a universal test stand. There are several different force gauge products available online in the PCE web shop.
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Sound Level Meters
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A sound level meter is a measuring instrument used to assess noise or sound levels by measuring sound pressure. Often referred to as a sound pressure level (SPL) meter, decibel (dB) meter, noise meter or noise dosimeter, asound level meter uses a microphone to capture sound. The sound is then evaluated within the sound level meter and acoustic measurement values are shown on the display of the sound level meter.
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Roughness Testers
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Roughness is an important parameter when trying to find out whether a surface is suitable for a certain purpose. Rough surfaces often wear out more quickly than smoother surfaces. Rougher surfaces are normally more vulnerable to corrosion and cracks, but they can also aid in adhesion. A roughness tester is used to quickly and accurately determine the surface texture or surface roughness of a material. A roughness tester shows the measured roughness depth (Rz) as well as the mean roughness value (Ra) in micrometers or microns (µm). Measuring the roughness of a surface involves applying a roughness filter. Different international standards and surface texture or surface finish specifications recommend the use of different roughness filters. For example, a Gaussian filter often is recommended in ISO standards.
