Diamon Coatings

DIARC-Technology Inc. Finland, has developed an industrial process to manufacture high quality amorphous DIARC® Diamond Coatings at low temperature. The only raw materials used for the coating are graphite and metal. No chemicals are used, which makes the process safe for the environment. Due to the low deposition temperature and other unique features of the DIARC process, a wide selection of substrate materials can be coated. The DIARC Diamond Coatings have a unique combination of a high hardness, good wear resistance, and a low coefficient of friction. The coatings are said to be ideal for industrial cutting blades and dies, as well as for precision tools and components.

For more information, see www.diarc.fi

Hypox Filter for PET

Princo Srl, Parre, Italy, said several of its No. 7 Hypox Filter units have been commissioned in the last few months and that another six units, with a total capacity of 4800 tons/day of polyester, will be delivered soon. The company did not reveal the customer names or countries to which the units are destined. The patented Hypox Filter provides continuous filtration with in-situ cleaning.

For more information, see www.movengineering.com

Lab Info Management

Electro Standards Laboratories, USA, has developed a new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for its ESLTest II Materials Testing System. The LIMS software monitor feature allows data from the tester to be saved at one location, and data analysis and plotting to be conducted at other network locations that are remote from the tensile testing equipment. LIMS enables the data analysis function to be separated from the actual testing function, and data results to be easily shared over the corporate network, or e-mailed to other locations.

For more information, see www.ElectroStandards.com

Plug and Run" Godets

Retech, Switzerland, has newly designed its “plug and run” godets. The Retech godets are capable of 6000 m/min with temperatures up to 250 °C. Further, there is no need for an additional cooling system or any system balancing. This provides several advantages: lower investment and production costs coupled with easier and cheaper maintenance.

For more information, see www.retech.ch

Yarn Analysis System Catalog

Lawson-Hemphill Inc., USA, has announced a new catalog for its patented unit Electronic Inspection Board — Yarn Analysis System. The system was developed to measure all types of yarn, air textured, spun, entanglement and hairiness. The system also has software for fabric simulation and the unit can be integrated with other Lawson-Hemphill instruments.

For more information, see www.lawsonhemphill.com