J.A. King Company Newsletter – February 2018

Flow Meters vs. Load Cells

Chemical Tanks

Choosing the right equipment for your application can be difficult. Flow measurement applications are no exception. Though it might seem straight forward to choose flow meters, the answer is not always quite so simple. There is a strong case to be made for measuring based on weight.

When deciding between flow meters and load cells for your flow measurement application, there are a number considerations to take into account. Click below to read this month’s article on the pros and cons of each:

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There isn’t an easy answer when it comes to choosing the right equipment for your flow measurement application. Luckily, J.A. King is here to help! We have a team of highly trained and experienced application specialists prepared to help you make these decisions, and find the solution that is right for your operation. Contact us today to discuss your measurement needs.

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Upcoming Webinar: Force & Materials Testing

Starrett FMS 500

In your manufacturing operation, do you perform force or material testing on your products? Do you face challenges with ambiguous ASTM requirements or customer specifications? Perhaps your hurdles are oriented around Gage R&R, data collection, fixturing, or inspection throughput.

Regardless of your specific dilemma, J.A. King’s webinar will cover the best practices that Quality Professionals use to confidently get accurate data, quickly, and in a cost effective manner.

Chris Johnson will be hosting our next webinar on Thursday, March 15th at 9:00 AM EST with Matt Youngblood, Application Specialist. During the session they will highlight the Starrett Force Measurement System, as well as J.A. King custom force fixtures, and testing services.

The webinar will be approximately 30 minutes, with 15-20 minutes for Q&A at the end. Click below to learn more and register.


Webinar Reminder: Surface Finish Measurement

Our February webinar on surface finish measurement is coming up on Thursday, February 22nd at 9:00 am EST, and it’s not too late to register! Click below to learn more.

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CCP-CC16L Optical ComparatorComparator Trade-In Program

Do you have an outdated comparator sitting around your lab? Would you like to upgrade, but don’t have the budget to do so?

J.A. King will accept old comparators on trade-in for credit towards the purchase of any new capital equipment!

If you aren’t ready to purchase a brand new comparator, J.A. King has access to the world’s largest stock of pre-owned optical comparators through CCP.

Regardless of your budget, J.A. King can help to find the right equipment for your application. Contact our sales team today to learn more!

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Did you know… Cross Company is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Our ESOP started in 1979 and as of 2006, we are 100% employee-owned! Learn more about our ESOP and how that benefits both team members and our customers.
Did you know... the precision measurement group at Cross was founded in 1939 by our current CEO's grandfather, Jim King. That's a whole lot of calibration!
Did you know... A fingerprint weighs about 50 micrograms. We know, we weighed it! The residue left from a finger can actually make a difference in weight results which is why we wear gloves when we calibrate weights. For reference, a sheet of paper is about 4.5 grams, that’s 4.5 million micrograms.
Did you know… Cross Company has grown significantly since our start in 1954. Over the years we've acquired 26 companies! Today, our five groups have expertise in everything from industrial automation to precision measurement, and industry knowledge going all the way back to 1939.