Spectrum Technologies are honoured to receive an AE50 Award for their new Soil Moisture/EC/ Temperature Sensor, the WaterScout® SMEC 300.This prestigious award is  presented to the top 50 innovative new products produced throughout the world for the agricultural, food, and biological systems industries expected to save producers time, costs, and labour while improving user safety

The SMEC 300 has been designed to measure 3 key soil properties; moisture, EC, and temperature with little or no disturbance to the root zone.  The carbon ink EC electrodes provide a large conductive surface area.  The EC sensor can be calibrated with a simple, 1-step process. 

This innovate tool can be operated via a hand-held reader for fast and accurate spot readings or buried in the ground to track soil moisture changes over a period of time via a WatchDog data-logging weather station.

Spectrum products are exclusively distributed by John Morris Scientific, within Australia, New Zealand and the Island of Western Pacific. For further information the SMEC 300 please contact John Morris Scientific on 1800 251 799 or email info@johnmorris.com.au

 John Morris Scientific is pleased to introduce Spectrum Technologies 2012 product guide which debuts the new WaterScout® SMEC 300 sensor for soil moisture, EC, and temperature monitoring and the WatchDog Cellular Alert system which alerts growers via their mobile phone when a set temperature limit is reached.

The 2012 issue also features Spectrum's well known range of smart measurement solutions for irrigation decisions, and highlights the FieldScout TDR 300 Soil Moisture Meter as well as WatchDog Irrigation Stations.

For further information on Spectrum's 2012 product guide or to receive a complimentary copy please contact Customer Service on 1800 251 799 or email info@johnmorris.com.au

Gilson's new mechanical, air-displacement pipette, the Pipetman G has been specifically designed to reduce the risk of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). With a new piston assembly, low-force springs and high quality grease, the Pipetman G decreases pipetting force in both micro and macro volumes by up to 50% (when compared with the Pipetman Neo) making it the lightest pipette on the market in regards to pipetting force.

With two tip ejector styles, plastic and metal, the Pipetman G is ideal for both corrosive and non-corrosive samples. Both tip ejector styles are equipped with a clip ejector for convenient access to serviceable parts.

The Pipetman G is available in eight different models with volumes ranging from 0.2µL-10mL. Features include a colour-coded push-button that corresponds to matching Gilson tip packaging and universal tip holder that allows for a secure fit of most brands of tips.

Based on the Pipetman Classic, the Pipetman G offers the same robustness and accuracy users expect from Gilson. For further information please contact Customer Service on 1800 251 799 or email info@johnmorris.com.au

Click here to view Gilson's latest Application Notes Handbook

John Morris Scientific are proud to be appointed as the new distributor for EVAC AG within Australia, New Zealand and the islands of the South West Pacific. Based in Switzerland, EVAC AG is an international leader in quick-release connections for high-demand vacuum and process technology applications including ultra high vacuum and high pressure hydraulics.

EVAC AG offer a wide range of standard and custom made chain clamps, flanges, fittings, seals and bellows, including:

KF Systems are frequently used for rough to high vacuum, up to 10E-9 mbar (100 nPa), or peak pressure up to 20 bar (2 MPa), depending on the flange diameter, seal material, and geometry of the centre ring. While inner centre rings are used for vacuum applications, outer centre rings are used for overpressure. Combinations of both are available, where both conditions are likely to occur.

KF Connections are available in sizes NW10/16 up to NW50 according to ISO. An additional size, KF NW63 is also available from EVAC AG with appropriate seals (elastomer, aluminium) and chain clamps.

CeFiX® Systems are the next generation of the old Conflat® (CF) system. They allow customers to create a EUHV leakproof connection within seconds. This connection (< 10E-11 mbar, <1 nPa) can carry an overpressure of up to 300 bar (using especially certified chain clamps with TÜV approval). This is achieved by using very hard nickel seals, even impossible to penetrate by a CF knife edge, but easily compressed using the gear-type force-multiplying mechanism of CeFiX® chain clamps. This technology requires only 50% of the CF compression force at seal surface in order to achieve gas-tight intermetallic diffusion bonds.

With a particle-free area-pressing mechanism, seals can now be re-used up to 10 times due to the fact that smooth overlapping areas do not exhibit the leaking deficiencies of the deep CF groove imprints. Another advantage of the wide overlapping area and wide 200 to 400µm crossection is its extensive thermocycling capability with a sheer range of -271 to +450 oC, usually breaking the fragile CF knife edge just after one cycle.

Tapered™ Systems allows customers to create a leak proof connection within seconds by tightening 1-2 screws (elastomer seals = 1 screw and aluminium edge seals = 2 screws in order to get a better force distribution). They are available in standard sizes from NW80 up to NW250 although larger sizes up to NW700 are available on request. Flanges are available in stainless steel as well as in glass (Duran®, quartz).

sTeRIc-clamp™ Systems provide a gap free connection for customers who need to meet cleaning in place (CIP) requirements. The seamless transition in between flanges, as well as the special wave design of bellows allows for in-situ brush cleaning of the system without opening and inserting bacteria or other contaminants from the outside. sTeRIc-clamp connections are available in sizes NW8 up to NW80 as standard.

For further information please contact John Morris Scientific on 1800 251 799 or email info@johnmorris.com.au

The Analysette 18 by Fritsch is a vibratory, dry sieving machine designed for processing large quantities of materials.

The Analysette 18 is used for particle size analysis and grading of coarse-grained materials. The maximum feed quantity of 25 kg for sieving material and sieve stack means that it is also suited for use in pilot plant production and test series of large quantities.

Savings and test reliability can be achieved by replacing mechanical sieving with the Analysette 18. A maximum sample quantity of 6 kg can be processed in the measuring range 63 µm to 125 mm. Sieve process times are between 5 and 60 minutes.

The evaluation programme Autosieve, delivers reliable sieving results faster. Since the entire evaluation is performed via computer, mistakes made during weighing and calculating of individual sieve functions become obsolete.

Benefits include:

- Rapid sieving: 5- 60 minutes
- Large sieving quantities: up to 6 kg
- Maximum sieve diameter: 450 mm
- Low noise output
- Continuous operation
- 2 year guarantee

For further information please contact customer service on 1800 251 799 or email info@johnmorris.com.au

Fritsch's premium line are the first Planetary Ball Mills with sunken grinding bowls. This enables rotational speeds of up to 1,100 rpm, revolutionary acceleration of 95 times the force of gravity, resulting in ultrafine grinding results in shorter time frames.

Fritsch’s premium line is stylish, practical and compact – making it the ideal match for demanding laboratories. Features include: intuitive touchscreen interface; integrated Ethernet, Bluetooch and USB interfaces; and, a unique SelfLOCK system enabling fast bowl changes.

For further information please contact customer service on 1800 251 799 or email info@johnmorris.com.au

New Brunswick Scientific’s (NBS) new ultra-low temperature (ULT) laboratory freezer range, Innova®, combines vacuum insulation panel design with cooling technology to deliver the ultimate in space and power efficiency.

Available in eight models, select the ULT to fit your space requirements. For instance, the Innova-U360 is ideal for tight spaces, and the personal-sized Innova-U101 fits on/under laboratory benches. The Innova-U725 holds 10,400 more samples than comparable sized laboratory freezers.

NBS’ Innova range have been designed with the following in mind: increased storage capacity, energy efficiency, convenient operation and sample security. In addition, a variety of options and accessories, as well as warranty and after sales support are available.

For more information please contact John Morris Scientific on 1800 251 799 or email info@johnmorris.com.au

Seta Analytics’ new H2S Analyser provides rapid measurement of H2S in liquid petroleum products, including residual marine fuels, fuel oils and refinery feedstock components. H2S is removed from the test sample using a combination of heat and agitation, and is then measured using an advanced H2S specific detector system.

A small volume sample (i.e. between 1ml – 5ml) is dissolved into a specifically formulated diluent (volume 20ml). This is then heated, releasing H2S from the sample. Clean air is passed through the test vessel, removing any H2S gases into the sensor chamber where gas levels are measured and airflow through the sensor is monitored.  Sample analysis is fully automatic, and results are stored at the completion of each test.

Benefits include:

- Reduced overhead costs – no expensive chemicals are required and there is no need for analytical preparation by an expert chemist.

- Reliable analytical tool that supports product quality control and safety, ensuring that products meet approved industry standards.

- Fast determination of H2S and rapid repeat sample measurement assist with product remediation treatment of feedstock component and off-spec products.

- Capability to measure particular crude oil and other distillate products.

Suitable industries include: refinery and fuel blending locations; tank storage terminals; marine bunker fuel suppliers; product transfer inspection companies; and independent analytical laboratory services.

For further information on the H2S Analyser please contact customer service on 1800 251 799 or email info@johnmorris.com.au

John Morris Scientific are proud to announce the release of Vacuubrand’s new ME 2 NT and ME 2C NT diaphragm vacuum pumps.

These single-stage diaphragm pumps are ideal for continuous, oil-free pumping of gases where only moderate vacuum levels are required. Features include:

- Ultimate vacuum 70 mbar,

- Pumping speed 2.1 m³/h,

- Whisper quiet and low vibration,

- High chemical resistance with the ME 2C NT version, and

- Low purchase price with industry leading cost of ownership.

Typical applications include: vacuum ovens, filtration and multi-port manifolds for medium throughput, as well as pumping of gases and oil-free evacuation in general.

For further information please contact customer service on 1800 251 799 or email info@johnmorris.com.au