March 2012

Companies considering implementing an ISO 9000 quality program can find useful tools and information at this firm’s website, houstonISO9000.com. A summary of the ISO certification process with a checklist, as well as commonly used forms and a Master Audit Questionnaire have been posted so companies can get an idea of what type of information is required before making a commitment. A complete file that covers everything from documents, records, nonconforming products, corrective actions, preventive actions and internal procedures can also be found at the site.

“How to Choose and Use Metal Detectors” describes basic metal-detection principles, how metal detectors operate, rejection systems and record keeping. Various styles of metal detectors are covered, including horizontal aperture, vertical aperture, low-profile vertical aperture, liquid line, single surface, webbing, under-belt troughed, bridge and hand-held units. Also discussed are ways to maximize return on investment from the point of installation.

Flowrate or temperature readings from the firm’s ST and GF series thermal-dispersion mass flowmeters can be displayed remotely on the DM10, a loop-powered readout meter that can be inserted anywhere in the flowmeter’s 4–20-mA output loop. Measuring 3.15 in. high by 5.51 in. wide by 2.56 in. deep, the DM10 is scalable to ±1,999 digits and features oversized 1-in.-high characters for easy viewing.

The third edition of the “Steam & Fluid Control Designer’s Guide” has recently been published. It includes application and specification information on regulators, control valves, safety relief valves, condensate pumps, desuperheaters, steam traps, noise suppression products, strainers, check valves and pump protection equipment.