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Have questions about your materials testing equipment? We have the answers to these questions and much more right here! Check back monthly for long-form blog posts, how-to guides, and more. We’ll address industry insights, the operation and maintenance of specific equipment, and our product line recommendations, all designed to better serve you.

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Laboratory Accreditation: Can You Afford Not To?

February 12, 2026

Should your lab be accredited? Accreditation builds up your lab's reputation by ensuring accountability and quality control. Learn about accreditation standards and agencies to see which option best suits your lab.

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Brass or Stainless Steel Test Sieves: That Was Then, This Is Now

August 07, 2024

For this blog article, we will look at the use of brass for weaving the mesh of laboratory test sieves and how stainless steel has become a more efficient and cost-effective mesh material.

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Portable Field Scales: A Guide to Features and Selection

April 05, 2023

Some test methods must be performed on the spot to ensure that the best products are being produced or placed following specified procedures. Portable weighing devices are especially important to operate accurately and conveniently in remote locations. In this blog post, we'll discuss what to look for when choosing one.

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What is a Sieve? Make Sure You Choose the Right One

July 07, 2021

Quick, name the most widely used and cost-effective scientific instrument in your laboratory. Some possibilities come to mind, but our argument is for the ordinary test sieve. In this month's blog post we discuss the purpose of sieves and how to select the right sieve to fit your particle sizing needs.

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Selecting the Right Test Sieve for Non-Conventional Use

March 07, 2021

Testing sieves are not a one-size-fits-all product in materials testing. They should be selected based on application, compliance standards, sample composition, level of precision required and more.

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How To Set Up A Field Lab For Construction Materials Testing: The Essentials

November 09, 2020

In this blog, it will discuss setting up and furnishing temporary field-testing labs with essential laboratory equipment. Field labs are generally limited to a few particular tests, but no matter the material, most require the same essentials to measure properties like size, weight, and moisture.

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How to Select the Right Jaw Crusher

April 06, 2020

The selection of the best jaw crusher for your application will naturally be governed by the particle size, volume, and properties of your bulk material, along with the desired particle size and quantity of the final sample. In this blog, we help you select the right jaw crusher for your testing application.

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Dust and Noise: Can Better Equipment Help? Part 2: Noise

July 30, 2019

High decibel levels can potentially be a dangerous element in your materials testing lab. In part two of our special series on workplace safety, you'll discover some of the best ways to reduce noise levels during testing.

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Dust and Noise: Can Better Testing Equipment Help? Part 1 Dust

July 16, 2019

In part one of our special series on workplace safety, we take a look at how advances in materials testing equipment are minimizing potentially harmful exposure to dust in the lab.

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