About Great Advances in Science and Technology

There are amazing advances being made in science and technology. Consider just a few of the options now available for consumers.

Remote Monitoring

It is the cost of hospitalization that is the most expensive healthcare expense of all. In addition, one's quality of life and feeling of independence can be truly affected living in a nursing home. The great news is in remote monitoring technology, new innovations may change that. Very soon, a patient's vital signs will be able to be tracked when they are home by healthcare professionals. In addition, also in development are various devices which, without penetrating the skin, will be able to monitor blood glucose levels.

Electric Mixers

Still another great entrée is more advanced electric mixers to be used in the laboratory. They can mix volatile fluids by using compressed air so as not to cause any explosions to occur as has happened so often in the past. They also mix liquids with higher viscosity as they are equipped with additional horsepower than previous models were.

New Stroke Treatments

A serious stroke often will lead to a permanent disability, shorter lifespan and lowered quality of life. The good news is there is a new treatment to deal with strokes and help the patient to more quickly recover. A tool known as a neurovascular stent retriever which can remove blood clots from the brain gets the job done.

Nerve Controlled Artificial Limbs

In the very near future, robotic artificial limbs which to the nervous system are connected will respond and operate purely from the thoughts of the patient involved.

The present is great and the future looks even better.

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260 Pennsylvania Avenue
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 353-5229

Basic Info About Viscosity

The thickness of a fluid is called viscosity. Honey has high viscosity while water has low viscosity. This simple example gets confusing when considering the density of various fluids. Viscosity results from the interaction between different molecules in fluids, and that determines the energy needed for different fluids to flow.

How we measure viscosity

Various methods are used to measure viscosity, including DIY.  Determining viscosity helps buyers select the right electric mixers for any application.

DIY method

Think of it in terms of how long it takes fluids to pour from one vessel to another. For instance, water pours from a glass to another receptacle in a fraction of a second taking the shape of the new container just as quickly. Honey though, requires minutes to pour out and just as long to settle into its new container replacing the air as it does. Notice how I mentioned time to establish viscosity of these two fluids? We refer to this as measuring kinematic viscosity, or the speed with which a fluid flows against a given force. The force in this example is gravity.

Viscometers

There is a large variety of types of viscometers that can be used to measure viscosity. The history of viscometry is extensive. Options are narrowed down by analyzing their base principles. Relative viscosity works in general terms, but absolute viscosity is measured using refined tools that offer reliable and accurate measurements. Absolute viscosity does not compare one fluid to another.

Electric mixers help researchers and manufacturers create the products consumers need.

Arrow Engineering
260 Pennsylvania Avenue
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 353-5229

How to Find an Industrial Air Mixer for Your Lab

Many industries rely on industrial air mixers. It is important to select the right one for the job. Going through the available information and choosing the perfect mixture for your intended application might seem like a daunting task. This path is easy to navigate by simply answering a few very basic questions about your intended use and the nature and properties of the materials you intend to mix.

Do explosions ever occur when products are being mixed?

If you are working with a material that isn't flammable, then an electric mixer would be best. An electric mixers should be constructed with non-ventilated and enclosed motors and thus, it is possible to increase their life cycles by keeping fumes, particulates, dust and other forms of debris away from the motor.

What about mixing volatile elements?


Conversely, if you happen to be working with materials that include volatile compounds, chemicals, lacquers, solvents or other additions that might be flammable, it is vital to choose an air mixer instead. With air mixers, the propeller is powered by compressed air and thus, there is no risk of having an electrical spark cause ignition.

Additionally, it is wise to determine if parts for the mixer are accessible and affordable. Plus, a warranty on the mixer can give buyers greater peace of mind.

Arrow Engineering
260 Pennsylvania Avenue
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 353-5229