ECO-GLO™: Industry’s First Biodegradable UV Dye for Sustainable Leak Detection

MELVILLE, NY – Spectronics Corporation, a global leader in fluorescent leak detection solutions, proudly announces the launch of ECO-GLO, the first readily biodegradable UV dye designed specifically for oil-based industrial maintenance systems. This industry-first solution sets a new benchmark for eco-friendly leak detection in hydraulic and lubrication systems across a wide range of applications. The…

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Did You Know Ultrasonic Waves Are Inaudible To Humans?

These are sound waves which are transmitted at a frequency of 20,000 Hz or higher, making them inaudible to humans. Ultrasonic waves are measured in hertz (Hz), which is equivalent to cycles per second. Devices, such as our Marksman™ II, are used to convert and amplify inaudible ultrasonic sounds into audible “natural” sounds in order…

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Cycle Out Cancer with Spectronics

The Cycle for Survival event at Equinox on Saturday March 5th was a major success. The Spectronics team surpassed their fundraising goal, raising a total of over $4,300 so far! Within six months, all of the money raised will go directly into the lab at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the world’s oldest and largest…

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Creating a Preventative Maintenance Plan for Hydraulic Systems

Contamination Problems Particulate and water contamination can affect the physical and chemical properties of hydraulic fluid. The alteration of these properties – which are critical to the longevity of your hydraulic equipment – will make your equipment run inefficiently, hurting performance and increasing the risk of breakdown.     Hydraulic fluids have specially crafted properties…

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Cooper Confident Despite Global Economic Headwinds

Spectronics Corporation president Jon Cooper is quoted in an Associated Press wire story being picked up by news outlets all over the world. Despite the slightly weaker hiring numbers for April reported in the article, Cooper remains confident about Spectronics’ continued growth. “I‘m still bullish about where we are heading,” says Cooper. “Because of our established strengths…

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Common Misconceptions About Fluorescent Leak Detection

UV fluorescent leak detection has some misconceptions that are simply inaccurate. From the assumed challenge of needing equipment to be operational to the perceived issue of direct sunlight, we confidently have the information you need to choose Spectroline’s UV fluorescent dye for your leak detection requirements. Our dyes are used to pinpoint leaks all around…

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CO2 (R-744) as a Refrigerant

What is driving interest in CO2 (R744)? In light of increasing apprehensions regarding the detrimental effects of fluorinated refrigerants on the environment, there has been a resurgence in using natural refrigerants. CO2 (R744) and R717 (NH3) refrigerants are utilized for industrial applications at low temperatures. Carbon Dioxide (CO2, R-744) has been used as a refrigerant…

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