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December 2014
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1/26 - Chicago, IL

IAQA Annual Meeting
3/16 - Grapevine, TX

4/21 - New York, NY
AHR Expo 2015
AHR Coming in January:
Kanomax Booth #1332

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The AHR Expo in Chicago is coming up at the end of January and our team is busy preparing for the show.

If you're going to be at the show make sure you schedule some time to drop by our booth and see our new products for 2015, including the new Bluetooth-capable 6715 Capture Hood with removable micromanomet
er!

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6715 Presentation at AHR
We'll be presenting our new 6715 TABmaster Capture Hood at the new product theater at AHR.  Here's the presentation schedule if you'd like to attend:

Day:  Monday, Jan. 26th
Time:  11:45 AM
Theater:  A



Stop by and check out the new Bluetooth commun-ication and removable micromanometer features of the 6715!
 
holiday-garland.jpgFor our December issue we have a new application note about our Cleanroom Monitor-ing System, information about our solutions for measuring nanoparticles  and a calibration FAQ that outlines why, when and where you should have your instruments calibrated. 

We'd also like to take a moment to mention that we will be at the AHR Expo in January again and hope you'll stop by to see us at the show if you'll be there.

The team at Kanomax USA wishes you and your family a safe and Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year!
Product Spotlight: CRMS
24/7 Cleanroom Monitoring Solutions

Kanomax has been providing its contamination solutions to wide range of industries, such as pharmaceutical, hightech, aerospace, healthcare, laboratory, and data center management.

Kanomax solutions for cleanroom contamination control include both spot checking with our portable/handheld particle counter as well as 24/7 continuous monitoring with our modular cleanroom monitoring system (CRMS).

The Kanomax cleanroom monitoring solution is designed around the idea each cleanroom is its own unique micro-environment. Its modular nature allows you to purchase exactly what you actually need for your individual application.

We have a new article on our website that provides an overview of our cleanroom monitoring system that includes examples of how it can be connected as a wireless or wired system.  Check out the full article for more details.
 
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Nanoparticle Solutions
Understanding and Monitoring Nano-particles

One of the most significant technological advances in modern manufacturing has been the development of nanotechnology.  Nano-particles are being used to enhance the properties and performance of many industrial and consumer products from paint, electronics, medical devices, and drugs to toothpaste and bowling balls.

These nanoparticles may also produce unique health effects still being studied by health professionals. Because nanoparticles are such a new technology, guidelines and regulations for exposure limits are currently very limited. In the absence of specific exposure limits NIOSH suggests a safety factor of 10 be applied to existing exposure limits when dealing with nano-sized materials.

Air sampling is the primary way to monitor the release of nanoparticles into the air and to assess the effectiveness of control measures. Particle counters are particularly useful in that they provide an instantaneous readout of airborne particles of a designated size range.

Kanomax offers several particle counters that can help certified industrial hygienists or facility/safety managers meet the NIOSH recommendations for monitoring nanos.  These include the 3800 condensation particle counter as well as our Portable Aerosol Mobility Spectrometer (PAMS).

Want to learn more? You can download Kanomax's full application note about nanoparticles here.
  

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3800 Handheld Condensation Particle Counter
Portable Aerosol Mobility Spectrometer (PAMS)
Calibration FAQ
How does a high quality instrument with a 1 or 2% accuracy end up going out of calibration?

There are two major factors that may cause an instrument to lose accuracy. The first is simply time. Over time the electronic components inside the instrument experience slight drifting that eventually affects the accuracy of readings. Annual calibration will catch and correct that drift.

The second reason is trauma to the instrument. If an instrument is dropped or suffers a sudden impact the components inside may be damaged. Even if the instrument seems to be working properly such incidents can, and often do, affect the accuracy. Any time an incident is involved in such an incident it will need to be checked.

How often should I send my unit in for calibration?

If the instrument is kept in good condition and doesn't take any hits or impacts we recommend annual calibration to keep drift in check.  if you are performing critical precision measurements on a frequent basis then we recommend monthly, quarterly or semi-annual calibrations.

If the instrument is dropped you should send it in for evaluation as soon as possible.

Also, if you have a critical job where accuracy is vital we recommend calibrating before and after the major job so you can fully validate your findings during the job.

Why should I send the instrument to the manufacturer instead of my local calibration lab?

Most instruments, including all Kanomax brand anemometers and particle counters, can only be adjusted using proprietary software that the manufacturer has. Other labs can check if your instrument is in tolerance, but they can't correct any drift that has occurred or bring it back into tolerance if it's out. Many times we see a customer send their unit to a third party lab and then in the end the instrument needs to come back here anyway because it's found out of tolerance and the third party lab can't correct it. This results in longer downtime and increased costs. we strongly recommend returning the instruments to us to start with to save time and money.

 

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219 US Highway 206, Andover, NJ 07821
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