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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Suite 8
Jupiter, FL 33458
United States of America
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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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Temperature Sensors
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We offer a variety of models of type-K temperature sensors / thermocouples. There is a standard temperature sensor, such as: surface sensor, penetration sensor, immersion sensor or special sensor with an adhesive tape, a patch, a Temperature Sensor overview screw, or a flexible cable. Consider the different combinations of materials and measurement ranges of a temperature sensor. With the help of thermal elements, temperature measurement problems can be solved in industrial processes, in machines and installations, such as in the environmental sector, and reliable results obtained.
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Geiger Counters
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A geiger counter detects nuclear radiation by measuring the emission of ionizing radiation of alpha particles, beta particles and gamma rays. Also referred to as a radiation detector, a geiger counter consists of two main elements: the processing electronics and the geiger tube. The geiger tube is filled with low-pressure inert gas like helium, argon or neon. If radioactive radiation occurs, the inert gas is ionized. An anode within the geiger tube registers the quantity of ionized particles numerically correlating with the strength of the radioactive radiation. The radioactivity measurement is then displayed on the LCD screen of the geiger counter or radiation detector.It is very important to measure radioactivity as well as to classify radioactivity values. For example, terrestrial gamma radiation is measured according to general values from 0.03 - 0.3 µSv/h (microsievert / hour). This "normal" oscillation range is conditioned by natural radioactive elements in the ground such as uranium and potassium. To calculate this factor, one must take into consideration cosmic radiation. For example, when considering cosmic radiation, the maximum radioactivity content at Schneefernerhaus, the highest-located German environmental research station, is approximately equal to 110 µSv/h.At PCE Instruments, you will find three types of geiger counter or raditation detection devices to help you measure radioactivity: 1) alpha radioactivity meters, 2) meters for detecting alpha, beta and gamma radioactivity and 3) radioactivity meters for human beings.
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Refractometers
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PCE Instruments carries a number of refractometer models including portable or handheld refractometer, digital refractometer and Abbe refractometer products used in food processing, canning, beekeeping, brewing, winemaking, distilling, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, machining, automotive, oil, petrochemical and water quality industries to measure the percent (%) Brix, salt content (salinity), water content, sugar content, Baumé (°Bé), Oechsle (°Oe), alcohol content or specific gravity (sg) of transparent or semitransparent fluids, liquids, formulas, suspensions, mixtures, dispersions, emulsions, concentrations, pastes and substances such as salt water or seawater, brines, fruits, juices, soft drinks, energy drinks, wines, liquors, condensed milk, jams, jellies, honey, industrial lubricants, antifreeze, ethanol, battery acids, propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, electrolyte solutions, paints, lacquers and chemicals.
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Particle Counters
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A particle counter is a useful tool for monitoring indoor air quality (IAQ) in clean rooms and workplaces, as a particle counter measures the concentration of particles in the air. While a particle counter won't identify specifically what kinds of dusts or particulates are present in the air, a particle counter will identify how many airborne particles of a certain size are present in the environment. A conclusion is then drawn based on the known materials in the area and the corresponding airborne particle sizes of those materials. Here at PCE, We can offer you a wide range of dust particle analyzers to suit your needs.
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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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Gas Analyzers
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Here you will find gas analyzers that meet industry standards relating to personal safety and that are mainly used to detect and measure levels of methane, hydrogen sulphide, carbon monoxide, oxygen and 50 other gases. The auto-calibration function allows for easy calibration. Some of them also possess the ability to store values and can later transfer data to a computer. One accessory is the manual aspirator, with this device, you can draw gas directly into the analyzer via a 2 m long tube with which you will be able to measure gas levels without having to be in direct contact to the gas source or to be able to determine the levels of gas in places that are difficult to access.
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Cupping Tester
PCE-CPT 20
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PCE-CPT 20 is a cupping tester, or coating flexibility tester, used for testing the adhesion, elongation and deformability of paints, lacquers, varnishes, powder coatings and other surface coatings on metal sheets. Used in manufacturing production, paint shop and quality control applications, the PCE-CPT 20 cupping tester aids in determining coating strength, durability and elasticity. A mandatory test in Qualicoat and QIB accredited quality control laboratories, a cupping test, also referred to as an Erichsen test or dent test, uses a spherical punch to deform a sample. This deformation results in a cup-like bulge. When using the PCE-CPT 20 to perform a cupping test in accordance with the ISO 1520 standard, the sample should be placed coating side up so that the 20 mm spherical punch presses against the uncoated underside of the metal sheet. The cupping test is terminated when small cracks and/or detachments are observed on the bulged part of the sample. The PCE-CPT 20 cupping tester's easy-to-read display shows the bulge deformation distances that can be used to determine the coating's flexibility rating.
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Thermometers
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At PCE you will find both a contact and non-contact thermometer for measuring and recording temperature. There is a thermometer to measure different temperature ranges between -200 and 1767ºC / -328 ... 3212ºF. Measurement of temperature is done in many different sectors. We also offer a thermometer that can indicate temperature in ºC, K (Kelvin) and ºF, as well as another that is water resistant.A wide range of thermal elements and type-K sensors are available for the thermometer. ISO calibration certificates, which include a laboratory calibration, can be ordered for most models in our thermometer range. Thermometers are instruments we use to measure the temperature of people or things.The most used and known thermometers are mercury thermometers used to measure peoples temperature and consisting of a graduated glass capillary and a pool of mercury in one end, but there are many types of thermometers such as digital thermometers that we have introduced which take temperature measurements on contact with an object these are suitable for any sector of industry. We even have infrared or laser thermometer to take measurements at distance, without contact.
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Absolute Moisture Meters
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Explore PCE Instruments' absolute moisture meter offerings. Our absolute moisture meter products can measure relative air humidity, while our combination devices can also measure temperature. Each absolute moisture meter measures different ranges of humidity, depending on the model. Relative humidity is an important factor in everything from gardening to transport and industry.Our absolute moisture meter products are versatile, as they can take measurements, store the data to memory and transfer the data to a computer for detailed analysis. Different moisture probes that correspond to the materials to be measured can be connected to each absolute moisture meter. For most of the materials, you will find calibration curves within the internal memory of our absolute moisture meter products. You then only need to select the appropriate calibration curve for the material you wish to measure.
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Cable Detectors
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With certain models of cable detectors you can locate open power cables, either live or dead (without current), with voltages up to 300V. Cable detectors can locate cables, circuits, short circuits and ground points. To perform these functions, it is not necessary to disconnect electrically sensitive devices or to disconnect theCable Detectors to locate open power cables, either live or without current, up to 300V power from the cable which is being tested. Cable detectors can also locate ferrous and non-ferrous metals, wood and plastic with a high level of accuracy.
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Sound Level Indicators
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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, a sound 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. The most common unit of acoustic measurement for sound is the decibel (dB); however, some sound level meter devices also determine the equivalent continuous sound level (Leq) and other acoustic parameters. With a portable sound level meter, industrial hygiene and workplace safety professionals can measure sound levels in multiple locations to ensure environmental conditions fall within recommended exposure limits (RELs). Some sound level meter devices can be permanently installed for continuous monitoring of sound levels at a work or job site.An important attribute to consider when searching for a suitable sound level meter is its type or class. The type or class of a sound level meter defines the device's accuracy as per American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) guidelines. Typically, "type" is the grade according to the ANSI S1.4 standard, whereas "class" is the grade according to the IEC 61672 standard. There are two types or classes assigned to sound level meters: type 1 / class 1 or type 2 / class 2. For assessing noise in basic industrial, commercial, educational, recreational or residential applications, a type 2 / class 2 sound level meter usually will suffice. For precision-grade assessments often made in a laboratory, a type 1 / class 1 sound level meter primarily is used. PCE sound level meter products are lightweight, easy-to-use and manufactured in accordance with the highest industrial standards.
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Coating Thickness Meters
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PCE Instruments' accurate, affordable coating thickness gauge, thickness meter, surface testing and film gauge devices are used for material testing, manufacturing quality control and automotive paint inspection applications. Choose from a variety of coating thickness gauge, 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.
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Temperature Meters
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PCE Instruments’ temperature meter products are precise, portable, handheld devices ideal for professional, industrial, commercial and residential use. From contact temperature meter devices with probes to noncontact temperature meter devices using infrared or laser technology to measure temperature from a distance, PCE Instruments offers a wide range of accurate, reliable temperature meter products at an affordable price.Temperature is measured and recorded in many different applications. For example, HVAC technicians measure temperature to identify and address issues in heating or cooling systems, while quality control professionals in the food sector measure temperature to ensure the proper storage and preparation of everything from meat and produce to cheese and frozen foods. PCE Instruments carries a variety of temperature meter products, including temperature meter devices to measure different temperature ranges between -200 and 1767ºC / -328 ... 3212ºF; temperature meter devices that can indicate temperature in °C (Celsius), °K (Kelvin) and °F (Fahrenheit); and temperature meter devices that are water resistant. In addition, a number of thermal elements and type-K sensors are available for different temperature meter products.Each temperature meter comes factory calibrated to ensure accurate measurement. ISO-certified calibration, performed by one of our first-class calibration laboratory partners, may be obtained on most temperature meter models for an additional fee.A temperature meter is an instrument used to measure the temperature of beings or things. The most widely recognized temperature meter is a mercury thermometer used to measure the temperature of people. These thermometers consist of a graduated glass capillary with a pool of mercury in one end. However, there are many different types of temperature meters, such as digital thermometers that take temperature measurements on contact with an object or infrared temperature meters that take measurements at distance, without contact.
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Carbon Dioxide Meters
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A carbon dioxide meter warns optically or acoustically when the carbon dioxide content is critical. Depending on the model, the carbon dioxide meter supports the function of switching relays when an adjusted value is exceeded. This function can help with the automatic conditioning of rooms. The auto calibration function of the carbon dioxide meter makes an easy calibration possible.The carbon dioxide meter supports the function of data storage and further data transfer of measuring results to a computer. Therefore, it is possible to take long-term measurements in order to capture the carbon dioxide content of a specific place for a longer period. Also, you can find a carbon dioxide meter for fixed installations. These can be applied individually or connected to a gas warning system.
