Scantek Press Release

For Immediate Release

CONTACT:

Richard J. Peppin
(Day) 410-290-7726
PeppinR@scantekinc.com

COLUMBIA, MD (9/20/07)— Scantek, Inc., a leading distributor of sound and vibration instrumentation, and the first S&V instrument calibration laboratory accredited by NVLAP (NIST), is pleased to announce a new tapping machine from Norsonic. The rugged N-277 Tapping machine is used for making standardized impact noise tests (foot fall noise) in laboratories and in buildings as set out in International and National Standards.

Features:

• Impact sound transmission testing according to ISO140 part VI, VII and VIII, ASTM E-492 and ASTM E-1007
• Remote operation from hand switch or PC
• Mains or battery operation
• Low weight 10 kg (22 lb) incl. battery and wireless remote option
• Built in self check of hammer fall speed, and tapping sequence for automatic calibration of major components.
• Retractable feet provide easy transportation and storage
• Dimensions feet retracted: 165 x 230 x 495 mm (6.5 x 9.1 x 19.5")

• A crystal controlled servo system ensures the correct tapping frequency is maintained at all times and temperatures.
• A level gauge mounted on the top helps the user to align the unit when adjusting the fall height.
• The tapping machine continually monitors each hammer with a laser sensor to measure the impact velocity to ensure that the energy imparted into the test floor is correct hence the effects of any friction or misalignments are immediately apparent. Each hammer has a LED indicator on the front panel that indicates when the impact velocity and tapping frequency are within the requirements of the standard.

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Scantek, Inc., an ISO 17025 NIST accredited Calibration Laboratory, is a distributor for multiple sound and vibration lines, including Norsonic, RION, CESVA Acoustical Instrumentation, Castle Group, KCF Technologies, Metra Vibration Transducers, DataKustik, RTA Technologies, BSWA Transducers, and EXTECH Instruments. Scantek is committed to providing quality sales, customer repair, service, and calibration of sound & vibration instrumentation. For more information, call (800) 224-3813 or visit www.scantekinc.com.

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