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Labomat News N°18- July 2002

New premises, new logo...

We can again post our dynamism and prosperity. We have just moved in new buildings. Close to the Pleyel tower where we were previously since 1983, we are now in an independent double-floor building. The second floor, where the administration and commercial services are located represent 450 m² and include a large conference room. On the first floor, the maintenance and after-sales-service occupy 100 m² that leaves us a warehouse of 350 m². All of that should enable us to largely improve our effectiveness . We however apologize for the possible small disturbance that we are likely to meet during these two summer months.
So, please note our new adress:

LABOMAT ESSOR
37 boulevard Anatole France
93200 SAINT-DENIS
Tél : 01.48.09.66.11
Fax : 01.48.09.98.65

We also took the opportunity to modernize (and shorten) our logo. Without going until changing the legal statutes of our company, the practice wants that the term " Labomat " is easier to use and memorize than the too long " Labomat Essor ". Moreover the electronic mail and Internet already use the shortened name" labomat.com ". So, here is our new logo:

Instruments & Specialities----

And now, the news...


COLOUR - New LICO 400

The color measurement of liquids is a division of colorimetry where Dr. Lange company knew how to impose his know-how. The brand new Lico 400 is the successor of Lico 300.

Identical in term of specifications, precision, performance, the price will not be higher than before but this new spectrocolorimeter will show new extremely useful functionalities:

  • Reference data memory and data logger
  • Floppy disk drive for easy data transfer
  • Barecode reader
  • Splash-proof key pad
  • Illuminated graphical display

This brand new generation of spectrocolorimeter analyzes the spectral curve of translucent liquids between 380 and 720 nm. It allows classification according to the numerous standardized visual colorimetric scales: APHA / Hazen, Iodine, Gardner, Saybolt, Klett, ASTM, European Pharmacopeia, and of course L*, a*, b*, X, Y, Z, Tx, Ty, Tz, etc...


THICKNESS - Effective wet film thickness

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There are many film applicators of varied forms. It is thus often difficult to choose the most suitable applicator and to know the real thickness of film which is applied.
The diagram on the left indicates that this thickness primarily depends on the shape of the tool used for application.
This diagram is provided only as an indication and does not engage us in any manner. Do not hesitate to give us the benefit of your personal experiment in this field.
EI : thickness indicated on the applicator
EA: Effective wet film applied

ABRASION - Taber Linear Abrasimeter

The Taber linear abrasimeter uses a "pen eraser" tool called Wearaser whose extremity consists in various types of standardized Taber abrasives (CS10, CS17, CS10F, H18 or H22). The back and forth movement applied to the tool allows a maximum flexibility what allows tests on small objects. Fixed on a floating vertical axis, the moving tool also allows tests on curved surfaces or objects of complex shape.

The universal fixing kit can replace the traditional abrasive tool for great advantage. It is possible to fix or to stick on its plane surface any type of material in order to carry out abrasion or friction tests using materials which are specific for your application: paper, cardboard, textile, leather, domestic abrasive plugs, etc.

Adjust your testing methods to the specific shape of your products!

WHEATHERING - Protect your hair !

Here comes the summer !

Like many organic materials exposed outdoor, hair can be damaged when ultraviolet and visible light breaks chemical bonds. Scientifists have found that damage from the sun manifests itself in brittleness and change of color. Humidity tends to lighten natural hair color and to cause yellowing in dyed hair. One study exposed locks of dyed hair to xenon arc light in a test intended to simulate Florida sunlight. After only 48 hours, the dyed hair showed noticeable color change.

Xenon arc testers like the Q-Sun are being used in hair research labs. Scientists use these devices to help them formulate products that can hold their own against the elements. Such products include improved, fade-resistant hair dyes, hair sunscreens, and sun-resistant additives for shampoos and hair dyes.

VISCOSITY - Temperature control

Precise measurements of viscosity require precise temperature control of measured sample. Brookfield range of Water Baths for sample temperature control are specifically designed for use with Brookfield water-jacketed instruments and accessories.

New compact TC-601 water bath

The new TC-601 water bath is a compact unit (it is only 200 mm wide) offering refrigeration and heating. Stand-alone, it is easy to use and control, with a set point range of -20°C to +200°C.

A programmable controller version is also available, designed for automated temperature control when used with Brookfield Rheocalc (DVIII+) of Rheovision (PVS).

Collect of samples

We prolong our sampling during the summer. The complex products require a preliminary study before any presentation of new equipment. This is why we invite you to send us your products for evaluation. We will propose you an outline of solution before a possible demonstration.

You have products with complex rheology,
we have simple and economic solutions !

Contact us by telephone (+33. (0)1.48.09.66.11) or email for more information.

Seminars for Brookfield viscometers users

We forecast two new sessions in October and December this year. These formations will take place in our new premises. We will present the wide range of viscometers and accessories and will be able to do measurements on your samples in order to illustrate our matter.

OTHER PRODUCTS

CROSS HATCH CUTTER: New products

The cross hatch cutter is one of the most used tools for checking the quality of coatings or applications. They are now delivered in a rigid case including a roller of standardized adhesive, a flexible brush and a magnifying glass equipped with a lighting. The sharp tools made up of 6 or 11 blades separated by 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 mm are easily interchangeable.

The technical innovation for the CC3000 kit is that the cutter is equipped with a wheel for adjusting the depth of the blades. Using the two side wheels as a support, the operator can thus avoid damaging the support or unnecessarily blunting the blades by exerting an excessive pressure on the cutter.

New generation of micro temperature recorder/logger

The smallest temperature recorder with a digital display !
This reliable, simple and low price instrument can memorize up to 3900 values at choosen interval of time. The logger displays the current temperature but it can also displays the lowest and highest temperatures reached since the beginning of the recording. Index of protection IP65.

The Testo 174 is connectable to PC. The high speed transmission allows to visualize on the screen of the computer the whole set of measurements in less than 10 seconds. The ComSoft 3 software allows an optimal management of information (i;e; curves, etc.).

The Testo 174 is the low cost model of a wide range of temperature and/or humidity. Contact us for more information.

We hope that you liked reading our newsletter and it provided information of particular use to you. We await your comments and suggestions.
Best regards.

Stéphane Gellée
Contact Email: info@labomat.com

You always have the possibility of consulting our previous News
May 2002


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93200 SAINT-DENIS

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Email:
info@labomat.com


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