Long Island’s Growth in Exporting

For some manufacturers, exports account for nearly half of yearly sales and offer faster growth than the U.S. market. “There is greater potential in overseas markets like China, India and Latin America,” said Jon Cooper, president of Spectronics Corp. in Westbury, which makes ultraviolet lighting equipment and fluorescent dyes used to detect fluid leaks in…

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Natural Refrigerants Compatible with Leak Detection Dye

Fluorescent Leak Detection Dye Compatibility with Hydrocarbons R-290 & R-600a The HVAC/R industry continues phasing down the manufacture and use of synthetic refrigerants such as CFCs, HCFCs and HFCs. Natural refrigerants and hydrocarbons, such as propane, have become more prevalent in daily life and can be used as substitutes for the previous refrigerants. Hydrocarbons are…

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New GLO Seal UV Dye & Sealant Products Featured at ACCA

  Our leak-detection experts attended the ACCA Conference & Expo where we exhibited there for the first time in Orlando, Florida! ACCA’s Conference is the premier annual education and networking event for HVAC/R professionals. It is the perfect place to learn something new, network, and make important connections to further your career. The main product…

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New Leaktracker Mini Lamp and Complete Leak Finding Kit Now Available from Spectroline

Spectronics Corporation announces the worldwide release of the LEAKTRACKER™ MINI UV LED LEAK DETECTION LAMP, SPI-LTM and LEAKTRACKER™ MINI COMPLETE UV LIGHT FLUORESCENT LEAK DETECTION KIT, SPI-LTMOGYG, under their Spectroline Leak Detection brand. The LeakTracker MINI lamp, SPI-LTM, is a miniature cordless, 365 nm UV LED leak detection lamp with a rugged design and IP68-rating,…

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Non-Polymer Sealant for HVAC

Why Polymerizing Sealants Should be Avoided Choosing a non-polymer sealant is an ideal choice as there is a significant trend towards clean, energy-efficient technologies, driven by both regulatory mandates and consumer demand for more eco-friendly solutions. The shift to mildly flammable A2L refrigerants requires proper leak detection tools that are compatible. One of the things…

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OIL-GLO® Finds Hydraulic Leaks in Industrial Systems

Find Hydraulic Fluid Leaks Quickly and Accurately Every year, millions of gallons of hydraulic fluid are lost – leading to contaminated work areas and cost overruns. Hydraulic equipment cannot operate correctly if fluid levels are low and are not meeting manufacturers’ specifications. If hydraulic leaks persist, equipment will be at risk of mechanical failure. This inevitability…

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Paper Mills Utilize UV Fluorescent Leak Detection Technology to Find Leaks

Paper Mills At a paper mill, you will find pulp and paper processing equipment, all of which utilize our leak detection technology to preserve equipment quality and extend service life. Specific equipment that utilizes this technology includes fourdrinier machines, pulpers, digesters, refiners, chippers, chip processors, and other specialized machinery for processing pulp and forming paper…

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Part 1: Defining Discontinuities

  Discontinuities A discontinuity is defined as an interruption in the physical properties of an article. Discontinuities can be relatively harmless – or they can render article material defective and dangerous. Part 1 of this series investigates the origin of discontinuities and the overall classifications most discontinuities fall into. Inherent, Processing, and Service discontinuities are the…

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Plant Operators Plug Away at Leaks

Important read in Chemical Processing magazine about how plant operators are seeking technology solutions to identify and mitigate fugitive emissions which,“may pose significant hazards to people and the environment.” Spectroline Industrial offers a full line of fugitive emission detection solutions From our Marksman™ II Ultrasonic Diagnostic Tool to our complete leak detection kits,OIL-GLO® dyes and cordless LED leak detection lamps, Spectroline solutions find leaks before…

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