The Power of Customization: How Vaetrix’s Innovative Testing Solutions Improved Pressure Decay and Annulus Testing for the Oil and Gas Industry The Oil & Gas Industry relies heavily on pipes for its operations. In environments where traditional steel pipes may not withstand environmental changes such as flooding and hurricanes, flexible piping is being used and is becoming an accepted by the industry. To ensure that…
Reducing Equipment Costs: Renting vs Purchasing, Which Is Best For You?
Given your budget needs, what is the best option for you: purchasing test equipment or renting it? The test equipment landscape is constantly evolving, which is a positive aspect as it keeps up with the advancements of technology. When considering whether to rent or purchase test equipment, there are several factors to consider, including cost, flexibility, and control. JM Test Systems has been a trusted provider of…
Keeping Your Distance: Determining Shock and Arc Flash Boundaries when Performing Thermography on Energized Electrical Equipment
Introduction The first instrument invented for testing electrical systems was the Megger megohmmeter patented in 1905 for evaluating insulation, arguably the most important component in an electrical system. The problem is that a megohmmeter is only effective in evaluating insulation condition in a deenergized state. Therefore, it often cannot detect conditions that can cause insulation to deteriorate or fail prematurely. Some 70 years later, thermal scanning of electrical systems was capable of testing…
What is a Calibration Certificate?
A certificate of calibration is a document that contains information about your equipment’s calibration. This provides valuable information on the quality and measurement accuracy of the equipment. This is based on the standards that were put in place by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). What Should a Calibration Certificate Include? If you look at the certificate, you will notice it has a various amount of information. This information should be about the equipment,…
Custom Apps and Products by Vaetrix
Tired of being stuck with a product or app that just doesn’t meet your specific needs or perhaps could use a slight tweak? Well, we are one of the few manufacturing companies that may be able to help out. We enjoy new challenges, especially if it’s involved around our core measurement technology. If you have an idea for a specific product or app reach out to us. The…
Radio Test Set Calibration with JM Test
ROHDE & SCHWARTZ Is your project being slowed down by inconsistent communication due to radio failure? Are you experiencing down time due to malfunctioning handheld radios in the field? JM Test can help. We have recently added the Rohde & Schwartz FSMR26 measuring receiver to our calibration lab. This unit can test and calibrate your radio test set prior to your project start. Once on the job, you can be assured your radio test set…
