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Q-Series™ Quantitative Aluminum
Porosity Measurement System

Hydrogen is a highly soluble gas in molten aluminum and the affinity for aluminum to absorb hydrogen increases with time and temperature. Hydrogen gas is formed when aluminum comes in contact with water vapor, a natural by-product of combustion with gas and fuel fired furnaces as well as naturally occurring in the atmosphere, especially on humid days. As aluminum solidifies the escaping hydrogen gas forms cavities or gas pockets causing hydrogen porosity, a major problem in all types of aluminum products

Thermtronix® Q-Series™ Quantitative Aluminum Porosity Measurement System represents a generational leap in the scientific detection and quantitative measurement of hydrogen porosity in molten aluminum alloys. Previously supplied technology relies heavily on qualitative, individual interpretation of test results. This breakthrough technology provides precise, scientific, repeatable, quantitative and verifiable test results. It is not affected by geographic location or atmospheric conditions. It provides both printed and digital data for record keeping and integration into your quality control systems.

Accuracy of the digital measurement system is assured by solidifying the molten aluminum sample in a micro-processor controlled vacuum chamber linked to the Absolute Pressure Scale System. Using the scale of absolute pressure provides consistent measurements that are not affected by physical location, climate, local atmospheric conditions, altitude and other environmental variables. Control programming assures an uninterrupted specific time frame for the sample to solidify at a measured vacuum level.

Thermtronix® Quantitative Aluminum Porosity Measurement System uses a unique stainless steel fixture that allows for the sample weight measurement in free air and completely submersed in water without reconfiguration. The computerized, digital, measurement system electronically converts this unitless ratio value of specific gravity to a precise percentage of aluminum porosity. A large, interactive, touch screen display and control programming assure a specific sequence of events are completed in order to obtain consistent, accurate measurements. In digital format the information is stored in a local memory and may be displayed, printed and transferred to a USB flash drive. This digital measuring system is complete with a Certificate of Calibration traceable to the U.S. Bureau of Standards.

Computerized vacuum control is achieved with a true one-third horsepower two-cylinder, two-stage vacuum pump with features such as a permanent split capacitor motor, oil-less non-lube piston and cylinder with permanently lubricated ball bearings, stainless steel valves and lapped aluminum valve plates. The vacuum test chamber consists of a precision machined base with recessed sample holder that assures alignment, a heavy wall machined aluminum chamber and a large hand grip. Brass fittings and filters eliminate corrosion and a spring return brass push button permits quick release of the vacuum chamber. A heavy gauge steel enclosure protects all internal components and is mounted to a mobile cart. The heavy duty cart uses nine inch pneumatic casters, with wheel brakes, to help isolate the unit from external vibration of surrounding equipment and assure air-cushioned transport on rough floors. Included is a lower, secondary shelf with a non-conductive, non-slip surface, a 15 amp UL Listed power strip with six grounded outlets and a lockable utility drawer for ancillary supplies.

Thermtronix® Q-Series™ Quantitative Aluminum Porosity Measurement System utilizes an integral solid state vibration monitoring system. This monitoring device alerts the operator to external interference, further enhancing the accuracy and repeatability of test results.

Thermtronix® Q-Series™ Quantitative Aluminum Porosity Measurement System is supplied with a Certificate of Calibration traceable to the U.S. Bureau of Standards.

Thermtronix® Q-Series™ Quantitative Aluminum Porosity Measurement System includes a specially formulated surface tension modifier that provides "Wetter Water" for increased accuracy of specific gravity measurements.

Thermtronix® Q-Series™ Quantitative Aluminum Porosity Measurement System uses a self-contained, bi-directional, serial impact, dot matrix printer. The printer is fully enclosed behind a gasketed, heavy steel door with a quarter turn latch for ease of access. Operator friendly touch screen controls provide a large (3 inch wide, 7 inch long) self-ejecting, printed receipt for each tested sample. This information is stored in local memory and may be copied, via a built-in USB Port, to a supplied flash drive for data archiving, transfer to office computers and/or ancillary systems. All captured data for each tested sample may be saved as a text file and/or a jpeg image.

Thermtronix® Q-Series™ Quantitative Aluminum Porosity Measurement Systems are supplied with a 120g, precision machined, serial numbered, aluminum sample for system certification and calibration.

Thermtronix® Q-Series™ Quantitative Aluminum Porosity Measurement System utilizes a deep hinged protective cover with oil-resistant perimeter gasketing and a clear polycarbonate window for easy viewing of touch screen controls. A single-point slotted latch assures a tight seal and ease of access to all operator controls.

• CAPTURES, STORES & PRINTS TEST RESULTS

• OPERATOR FRIENDLY TOUCH SCREEN CONTROLS

• MOBILE CART FOR EASE OF TRANSPORT

• USB PORT & FLASH DRIVE FOR DATA TRANSFER

• CALIBRATION TRACEABLE TO THE U.S. BUREAU OF STANDARDS

• PROGRAMMING AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, FRENCH & SPANISH

• TEST RESULTS IMMUNE TO ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS

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