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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 infographics. 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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How to Select a Scale or Balance for Your Laboratory

Effective selection of a scale or balance requires forethought and planning. The essential considerations of capacity, accuracy, and readability are often specified in the test methods, but shopping for other features helps to find a model optimized for your particular application. This blog article is a guide to finding a laboratory weighing device that best meets your particular needs.

Spring Cleaning: How to Clean Your Test Sieves

If you want to get optimal use out of your test sieves, you need to take the proper steps when it comes to storing and cleaning them. We’ve outlined a list of do’s and don’ts to follow this Spring so you can make your sieves last longer and retain their accuracy.

An Expert Guide to Selecting a Sample Splitter

When it comes to choosing a splitter, accuracy means everything. We’ve outlined some helpful guidelines that will walk you through the splitter selection process. We’ll cover everything from material type to high-performance features with the goal of helping you select your ideal splitter.

5 Steps to Setting up a Flawless Quality Control Program

Unsure of when to replace your sieves? The best place to start is with an ongoing, in-house quality control program. Learn how to implement this type of program in five easy steps.

A Guide to Acing the Sieve Grade Selection Process

ASTM and ISO feature three levels of verification for measurement of sieve openings and wire diameters to maintain compliance with the set standards of the industry. Here we’ll cover Compliance, Inspection and Calibration Test Sieves so you can understand the differences and make the right selection to meet your needs.