Pressure transducers are available with many digital outputs. By far the most popular is the USB (Universal Serial Bus). It is the ideal digital interface for connection of devices to desktop & laptop computers and other digital measurement instrumentation. A USB interface provides a connection for communication and powering of digital pressure transducers. A cable providing a low DC supply voltage is used to transfer data from the sensor to your desktop. The Genspec Dynamic

To ensure consistency, repeatability, quality and compliance with regulations, many companies employ rigorous testing and measurement processes. Kraus automation technology (KAT), specialises in providing tailored testing systems for life-span, fatigue and material tests. To offer testing systems which meet the needs of their diverse customer base, KAT use National Instruments’ LabView software to create custom user interfaces for engineers. Whilst LabView offers the benefit

After a major operator recovered from stuck pipe by severing its drill string in just one hour, operators are increasingly adopting the HyPR HoleSaver as their primary contingency against stuck pipe, reports Churchill Drilling Tools, a global oilfield service company specialising in drilling innovation. After a series of successful HyPR severances this year, the one-hour cut was achieved after a major operator became stuck around 13,000ft due to heavy losses. After jarring at

Underwater inspection is a growing field that provides excellent employment opportunities for those who are trained in the required skillsets. The combination of commercial diving skills and inspection knowledge means that qualified underwater inspectors are highly sought aft er for a variety of industries around the world. TWI offers a suite of underwater inspection courses, including refresher courses, for those wishing to work in this growing field. Our widely respected un

The Intangible Benefits of Upskilling and Upgrading The roles and responsibilities of a Client Worksite Representative is more than just being the ‘eyes and ears’ of the client with regards to safety, planning, system and procedural assurance, daily operations, contractual requirements and ensures that the Contractor efficiently executes the approved scope of work in accordance with the approved procedures etc. With a slowdown in oil and gas over the past half-decade, it has

Pacson Valves started trading in 1992 from the company’s original premises in Carnoustie, Scotland; a small east coast town more famous for its world championship golf course than for valve manufacture. However, the area from Arbroath to Dundee had a long history of high precision engineering so proved to be a very good location for Pacson to find the skills necessary to make valves. When the company first started, the product range was focussed on only small bore, high press