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Top Applications for the MNSB-53 Benchtop Dot Peen Marking System
A handheld marker is for portability. A benchtop marker is for precision. The MNSB-53 benchtop dot peen marking system is your solution for high-volume, high-accuracy traceability. Its rigid, column-mounted design and t-slot bed mean you can build simple jigs to hold...
What is Dot Peen Marking? A Guide to Traceability
In modern manufacturing, traceability isn't optional. From aerospace to automotive, you need to mark parts with permanent serial numbers, date codes, and 2D data matrices. But these marks must survive harsh conditions, from shot-blasting and painting to a lifetime of...
The Ultimate Guide to the EE381 Moisture in Oil Sensor
In any industrial hydraulic or lubrication system, oil is the lifeblood. But there's a silent killer that can destroy your most valuable assets from the inside out: water contamination. Water in oil isn't a minor issue; it's the root cause of catastrophic equipment...
Why Precision Matters: A Guide to Selecting Cleanroom Sensors
In a standard office, an HVAC sensor being off by a few degrees is a comfort issue. In a cleanroom, a sensor being off by a fraction of a percent is a compliance failure. Cleanrooms in pharmaceuticals, microelectronics, and biotech are not just "clean." They are...
Top 3 Errors in Coating Thickness Measurement (And How to Fix Them)
Getting inaccurate readings from your coating thickness gauge? Don't assume the tool is broken. In our experience, most bad readings come from simple, fixable errors in the process. Accurate coating thickness measurement requires both the right tool and the right...
The Critical Role of Air Velocity Sensors in Laboratory Fume Hoods
In a laboratory, a fume hood is often the most important piece of safety equipment. It's the primary line of defense that stands between a researcher and a cloud of hazardous, toxic, or volatile fumes. But how do you know it's actually working? You can't see the...
Laser Marking vs Dot Peen: How to Choose (2026 Guide)
Laser Marking vs Dot Peen: Which is Right for Your Application? From aerospace components to medical devices, permanently marking parts with serial numbers, QR codes, or logos is critical for quality control, compliance, and supply chain management. When it comes to...
How to Choose a Coating Thickness Gauge: Ferrous vs. Non-Ferrous
Choosing a coating thickness gauge seems complicated, but it all comes down to one simple question: What metal is under the paint? Picking the wrong gauge won't just give you a slightly off reading—it will give you a completely wrong one. Here’s the simple breakdown...
5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your HVAC Humidity Sensor
Your HVAC humidity sensor is a critical component you probably don't think about. It works behind the scenes to control moisture, comfort, and energy use. The problem is that these sensors don't just break; they "drift." Their readings slowly become inaccurate,...
