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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Hardness Testers
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The hardness tester products you will find at PCE Instruments (PCE) are used for determining surface hardness. Each hardness tester uses a standard method of measurement. The measuring principles of most hardness tester devices are based on either the penetration of a diamond indentor into the material being tested or a calculation related to the force of the rebound after striking the tested material. However, material hardness can also be measured accurately through ultrasonic testing. Each hardness testing method has its benefits and will allow for the precise measurement of material hardness in accordance with the technical specifications of the hardness testing instrument.
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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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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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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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Anemometers
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An anemometer measures wind speed. Indoors, an anemometer measures air speed, air velocity or air flow. The air flow rate in buildings is often measured in cubic feet per minute (CFM) using anemometers to assess the performance of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and equipment.PCE Instruments (PCE) offers a variety of anemometer products to meet the air flow and wind speed measurement needs of professionals in industries such as HVAC, construction, marine and wind power and energy, including hot-wire anemometers, thermo anemometers, pitot tube anemometers, cup anemometers, rotating vane anemometers and impeller anemometers with capture hoods. Plus, hobbyists such as boating, sailing and water sports enthusiasts utilize PCE's accurate and affordable digital handheld anemometer and portable mini anemometer product offerings to evaluate outdoor wind conditions. For meteorological measurements, please see PCE's weather station products.
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Oxygen Meters
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In the diverse PCE range you will find an oxygen meter for water and gases. We have available an oxygen meter for water for both pure oxygen content and for oxygen concentration. The oxygen meter for water and gases has a water resistant design, interface and internal data memory as well as the classical version for laboratories. The oxygen meter for gases follows the security norms and is used for detection and measurement of methane, hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide and oxygen (as well as 50 more gases).
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Signal Converters
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On one hand, there are signal converters which transform an input frequency range into an analog signal. These signal converters are very easy to program and control. Other signal converters can transform analog input signals into analog normalized signals with galvanic insulation. Due to the fact that these signal converters can be freely graduated, they offer endless possibilities and 110 combinations can be selected by means of a DIP switch. Other kinds of signal converters can be connected to devices with RS-232, RS-485 or RS-422 protocols.
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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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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.
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Dynamometers
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Here at PCE, we offer dynamometers for a very wide range, which covers almost every application area. Generally, dynamometers do serve for the measurement of forces, which can happen quite different. Therefore, our dynamometers can be transformed from to traction gauges to compressive force gauges.
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Lux Meters
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Lux meters are used for measuring brightness in lux, fc or cd/m². Some lux meters are equipped with an internal memory or data logger to record and save measurements. The measurement of light intensity with a lux meter is becoming increasingly important in the workplace due to safety concerns. PCE Instruments' lux meters with data loggers are highly regarded in the industry due to the devices' cosine correction of the angle of incident light.Many lux meters include software for detailed analysis and offer different interfaces for transferring measured data to a computer.
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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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Calibrators
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A calibrator or process calibrator is used for basic measuring, testing and regulation techniques for setting and verifying test installations and instrumentation. PCE Instruments' calibrator products are lightweight yet made of durable materials. Our calibrator devices are easy to use and primarily handheld, though fixed installations are possible. A calibrator is valued by technicians due to its high level of accuracy and its universal range of applications.
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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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Solar Radiation Detector PCE-SPM 1
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PCE-SPM 1 is a photovoltaic (PV) light meter used to measure solar radiation, solar energy or solar power. The meter's easy-to-read 4-digit LCD screen clearly displays Ptot in W/m² or BTU/(ft² x h), while the device's auto data memory stores up to 43,000 data sets.
