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PIT & CRACK DEPTH GAUGE: " This gauge now comes with a digital metric/imperial readout. The foot is 125mm long to allow you to bridge over larger areas. The Indicator can be removed and shifted to the end of the foot to allow measurements to be taken in corners. The unit is also available with an analog metric indicator.

NEW LOW COST OVEN LOGGER: PCWI have released a new oven logger suitable for powder coating applications. Designed by Paul Van Gaal, the kit consists of a stainless steel oven cabinet, data logger (two or four input), probes, software & cables. Due to its design and simplified features it is priced at a very competitive AUD1645.00 + GST (USD$1185.00) for the two probe travelling oven model with similar units costing in excess of AUD4000.00. The data logger unit can also be used separately as a thermometer or logging thermometer for batch ovens. It features a large digital display and will accommodate the complete range of probes manufactured by PCWI. Extracts from inspection articles by Paul Van Gaal, Managing Director, PCWI Pty Limited POROSITY (HOLIDAY) DETECTION: "This new testing capability has revolutionised the holiday detector testing industry. The superior test method has seen the virtual demise of wet sponge testing in the industrial coatings industry in Australia. Not only is high voltage testing faster, larger probes can be used to cover more area in the same time, even at very low voltage settings. Touch-up can be carried out immediately after testing, and as water is not used drying time is not required." LIMITATIONS OF WET SPONGE TESTING "Whilst we manufacture low voltage instruments for the inspection of very thin (less than 150µm) coatings, you should remember the limitations of wet sponge testing." INSPECTION AND DETECTION WITH PCWI DETECTORS IS COST EFFECTIVE "For newly constructed tanks, pipelines and other installations, where corrosion prevention coatings have had to be applied, specifications will normally call for a specific coating to a specific thickness. By using a PCWI Holiday Detector to verify the competency of the sealing coatings, the contractor can be assured that his coatings responsibility has been met. In ongoing maintenance programmes, regular inspection and detection can prevent serious corrosion and consequential loss."

Paul Van Gaal Managing Director - PCWI Pty Ltd

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