Laboratory Equipment articles from August 2007

Laboratory Equipment archives from August 2007

Biofuel production ups demand for analysis instruments: part 2--smarter instrumentation requires better training, service and support.(Special Feature)
August 1, 2007... "New construction of bioethanol and biodiesel plants is continuing at a vigorous pace with laboratory services needing to match this growth," says Jim Mott, Ph.D., senior technical support specialist with Shimadzu Scientific Instruments. Dr....

Trace moisture analyzer for ultra-high purity gases: mini-cavity ring-down spectroscopy analyzer covers wide dynamic range.(Featured New Product)
August 1, 2007... Tiger Optics LLC has introduced the HALO +[TM], a mini-Cavity Ring-Down spectroscopy analyzer capable of measuring at parts-per-trillion (PPT) levels. The new analyzer addresses the heretofore-unmet need for fast, accurate, calibration-free...

Survey says ...
August 1, 2007... When asked what percentage of their laboratory purchases are made through distributors vs. vendors, our readers report: 0-20% of purchases are made through distributors 17.8% 21-40% of purchases are made through...

Biofuels redux.(INNOVATIONS)
August 1, 2007... Our May cover story described the growing demand for instrumentation within the burgeoning biofuels sector. This month's cover story discusses the importance of service and support for biofuel-specific technologies, especially for new users in...

At-line automation analyzer.(INNOVATIONS)
August 1, 2007... The fully customized Metrohm ProcessLab is an at-line automation analyzer that uses hardware and software, including micro sample loops, overflow pipettes, pumps, valves, stirrers and Dosinos. The modular, compact and robust design allows for...

Benchtop, refrigerated shaking incubator.(INNOVATIONS)
August 1, 2007... The SI-600R is a combination benchtop, refrigerated incubator with a dual-action orbital and reciprocating shaker. Selectable between orbital or reciprocating action, the speed range measures from 10 to 300 rpm. The unit can be programmed for a...

FT-IR metrology tool employs EFEM.(INNOVATIONS)
August 1, 2007... The ECO 3500 FT-IR metrology system meets industry standards of cleanliness in microenvironments. Featuring a proven spectrometer and enhanced analytical software, the tool is suited for seamless integration into automated wafer handling...

Portable infrared analyzers measure biofuels.(INNOVATIONS)
August 1, 2007... The InfraCal filtometer and InfraSpec VFA-IR spectrometer are two easy-to-use mid-infrared analyzers for biofuels analysis. The low-cost filtometer is a single-wavelength analyzer that measures the blend ratio of biodiesel in diesel fuel or...

Balance enclosures handle potent compounds.(INNOVATIONS)
August 1, 2007... The new line of balance enclosures is suited for containment and operator protection for compounding and weighing powders. The units meet OSHA, ANSI and all relevant international standards for vented enclosures designed to handle potent...

Organic synthesizer performs 24 reactions simultaneously.(INNOVATIONS)
August 1, 2007... Easy to set up and use, the PLS organic synthesizer can perform up to 24 reactions simultaneously. Applications include fast lead generation, reaction optimization, accelerated process development and combinatorial catalysis. The instrument...

Image analyzer features six interchangeable light sources.(INNOVATIONS)
August 1, 2007... The versatile luminescent LAS-4000 image analyzer with expanded fluorescent capabilities is the latest version in the LAS line of CCD-based camera systems. Its range of blotting capabilities, advanced fluorescent and in-vivo applications enable...

Tracking unknown pathogens: with limited time, Richard Danielson's lab tests global water samples for disease-causing organisms.(BEST PRACTICES: Great Laboratory Managers)
August 1, 2007... In 1993, the United States experienced the largest waterborne disease outbreak in its history in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Cryptosporidium protozoan--a pathogen that causes diarrheal illness--was the culprit. Some sewage leaked into one of the...

Factors affecting C,H,N micro-analytical performance--part 2: the most important criteria for C,H,N analysis in the majority of analytical laboratories are for optimal accuracy and precision across a wide range of sample types.(Instrumentation & Equipment)
August 1, 2007... AT A GLANCE * Elemental microanalysis to produce C,H,N composition data on unknown samples is a widely used technique * Nearly all microanalysis instruments give acceptable data accuracy and precision on selected samples * A truer...

Square top, ceramic hotplate stirrer.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The C Mag Series of hotplates features a seamless, ceramic-top plate, which provides high resistance to chemicals and high visual contrast. The series includes three different sizes and features an LCD digital display. With its integrated...

Small controller enables distributed microscope automation.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... With its small size and ease of integration, the EZHR17EN step motor controller requires less desk space, reduces cable clutter and offers improved scalability. The filter wheel and focus drive can be daisy-chained together and with other...

USB digital multimeter.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The Model 2100 6.5-digit USB digital multimeter (DMM) is suited for a range of production test, burn-in, and manual and semi-automatic R&D applications in bench, portable or small system measurement configurations. The USB-based instrument...

Rotary evaporator features integrated vacuum controller.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The Heidolph rotary evaporator Model 4003 Control with motor lift features an integrated vacuum controller and vapor temperature controller with a choice of three programs for automated distillations. The device also allows users to set their...

Modular pH meter connects to barcode reader.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The SevenMulti V.2.0 is a modular instrument for pH, conductivity, ion concentration and ISFET with a graphical backlit display, clear text menus, data management and flexibility for professional measurements and calibrations. Good Laboratory...

Automated filter microplate washer.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The ELx50 filter microplate washer (FMW) features a syringe drive fluid delivery system with automated vacuum filtration for unattended processing of 96-well filter bottom plates. The device automates the process for consistent wash performance...

Embedded automation computer.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The UNO-3074 high performance Pentium M/Celeron M grade embedded automation computer comes with two RS-232 ports, two RS-232/422/ 485 ports with RS-485 automatic flow control, two 10/100 Ethernet ports, four USB ports and four PCI-bus expansion...

Online particle size analyzer.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The Insitec LPS online analyzer meets the demand for continuous measurement of online particle size analysis in liquid process streams. A robust laser diffraction-based system, it can be used off-, at-, in- or online for a range of processes...

Circulator provides cooling and heating from -20 C to 150 C.(UPDATE ON: Heating & Cooling)
August 1, 2007... Compact and easy to use, the model 9106 refrigerating/heating circulator delivers efficient yet economical temperature control for a variety of general laboratory applications. Suitable for either standalone operation or for cooling or heating...

Air cooled chiller uses solid-state thermoelectric cooling.(UPDATE ON: Heating & Cooling)
August 1, 2007... The TLC-900 thermoelectric air cooled chiller uses solid-state thermoelectric cooling to chill (or heat) and recirculate a liquid coolant. Integral "tunable" PID temperature control offers 0.1 C of set point precision. The advanced controller...

Class 100 cleanroom cabinet oven heats at 500 F.(UPDATE ON: Heating & Cooling)
August 1, 2007... Suited for heating glass vials, the model 949 electrically heated Class 100 cleanroom oven measures 36" x 36" x 51". A 1500 cfm, 2-HP recirculating blower provides horizontal airflow to the workload. This 500 F oven features a Type 304, 2B...

Nine-model oven meets high temperature requirements.(UPDATE ON: Heating & Cooling)
August 1, 2007... The nine-model LHT oven range meets high temperature process requirements beyond the standard 250 C laboratory oven. Three maximum operating temperatures of 400 C, 500 C and 600 C are offered, as well as three chamber sizes. The oven...

Vortex shedding flow meter and temperature transmitter.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The FV100 series comprises in-line flow meters that use the vortex shedding measuring principle. As the fluid strikes a bluff body, imparting alternating vortices downstream of the bluff, it creates a vibration on a sensor body containing a...

Digital gelation timers.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... Techne digital gelation timers are suitable for accurate measurement and quality control of the gelation of resin- or adhesive-based samples. Features include easy-to-use push button displays. Output times are displayed in 1-minute increments...

Multichannel standards generator delivers mixtures dry or humidified.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The Span Lab Cal Cart multichannel standards generator for cleanroom service uses Trace Source permeation (or diffusion) tubes as the source for analyte vapors. The system features four independently controlled channels for delivering standards...

X-ray fluorescence analyzer.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The SPECTRO iQ II X-ray fluorescence analyzer is suited for demanding process control applications. It uses polarized excitation to perform multi-elemental analysis of solid, powder and liquid samples primarily for process control where rapid...

Powder rheometer tests consolidated, conditioned and aerated states.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The FT4 universal powder rheometer offers automated bulk, shear and dynamic property measurement. The data generated correlates directly with various aspects of processing behavior, making the instrument suitable for formulation and process...

Analyzer measures particle size and shape in toners.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... Information about particle shape and size is becoming increasingly important with the development of wet chemistry methods for producting print toners. The Sysmex FPIA-3000 automated particle size and shape analyzer provides valuable data for...

Portable station with integrated vacuum pump.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The proprietary portable vacuum station features the VPE-48 Electric Vac-Pack (a dry, oil-free vacuum pump) and a reservoir that are fully integrated and mounted on a steel cart with heavy duty wheels and casters and a rugged push handle....

Laboratory-sized vertical basket centrifuge.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... A skid-mounted, vertical basket, laboratory-sized unit with a 200-mm bowl is suited for modern test labs, pilot plants and small scale production in the chemical, pharmaceutical and foodstuff industries. The unit operates the centrifuge with...

Laser-scanning fluorescence microplate cytometers.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The triple laser Acumen eX3 microplate cytometer employs three lasers at 405, 488 and 633 nm, offering a wavelength range for excitation that is similar to that of white light source instrumentation. This also increases the variety of...

Gas-fired cabinet oven.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The gas-fired, 650 F cabinet oven, No. 915, is suited for testing paint coupons. Workspace dimensions measure 26" x 26" x 38". Elements providing 100,000 BTU/hr are installed in a modulating natural gas burner while a CFM, 1-HP recirculating...

Analytical SEM for HV and LV operation.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The JSM-7001F thermal field emission analytical SEM acquires high resolution micro-graphs of up to 1,000,000x for applications including semiconductor, metals, minerals, materials, ceramics and non-conductive biological samples. A lens field...

Titan Plate Reader.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The DynaPro Plate Reader can make automated dynamic light scattering measurements and rapidly screens unfractionated samples for applications such as protein crystallography, pharmaceutical formulation and antibody aggregation studies. Features...

Motorized spring testing system.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The SF1390 motor-driven spring testing system performs testing on tension and compression springs and other spring-type products. The series features a robust floor standing design with two lead screws and two precision guide columns for...

Incubated or refrigerated digital shakers.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... MaxQ 6000 stackable shakers resemble incubators with two adjustable stationary shelves located above the 18" x 18" rotating platform. Available in incubated or refrigerated digital models, they are suitable for plasmid purification, protein...

Spectrofluorometer.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The FluoroMax-4 achieves a sensitivity of at least 400,000 cps for the water-Raman peak at 397 nm and a signal-to-noise ratio of 3000:1 minimum. The spectrofluorometer makes fluorescence measurements easier with a range of accessories and...

Commercial cryogenic temperature sensor.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The Model RX-102B-CB Ruthenium Oxide (Rox) resistance cryogenic temperature sensor is calibrated from 20 mK to 40 K and is monotonic from 10 mK to 300 K. The package design maximizes thermal connection and minimizes heat capacity at ultra low...

Real-time oil analysis software.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... Real-time oil analysis and reporting (ROARTM) software is suited for proprietary portable mobility FT-IR spectrometers. This combination allows users of mining equipment, earth moving equipment and power stations to obtain accurate, real-time...

Engine exhaust condensation particle counter.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The Model 3790 engine exhaust condensation particle counter (EECPC) fully meets all proposed particle measurement program (PMP) requirements for Euro 5 regulations. This particle counter is based on the Model 3010D CPC, which exhibits optimal...

Infrared analyzers measure hydrocarbon contamination in water.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... Portable infrared analyzers are used for on-site measurement of the hydrocarbon (oil/grease) contamination level in water ensuring compliance with governmental permit requirements for discharge of waste water. By using either the InfracCal...

Dry vacuum pump operates free of hydrocarbons.(UPDATE ON: Vacuum Equipment)
August 1, 2007... The XtraDry dry vacuum pump is suited for all medium vacuum applications down to [10.sup.-1] mbar where there is a need to pump dry, inert and non-reactive gases. Operated as either a stand-alone or backing pump, the device operates free of...

Dry vacuum pumps feature advanced vapor management.(UPDATE ON: Vacuum Equipment)
August 1, 2007... DRYFAST and DRYFAST ULTRA dry vacuum pumps feature advanced vapor management, providing precise control capability for the distillation of organic solvents and applications handling aggressive vapors and gases. They are constructed with solid...

Oil-free, piston-powered vacuum pump.(UPDATE ON: Vacuum Equipment)
August 1, 2007... The Rocker 400 vacuum pump provides vacuum and pressure in just one unit. With a noise level of only 50 dB, the piston-powered pump not only keeps the laboratory quiet but also protects the operator from noise disturbances. The oil-free design...

Vacuum pump operates without lubricant.(UPDATE ON: Vacuum Equipment)
August 1, 2007... The ACP series clean, dry roughing vacuum pumps feature a frictionless pumping module optimized for operation without an internal lubricant. This oil-free technology is important for applications requiring high levels of cleanliness and...

Ten keys to successful LIMS deployment: it's all in the planning: create a budget, estimate the time allotted for each milestone to be completed, and create a vision of the implemented solution.(Software)
August 1, 2007... AT A GLANCE * An outline should be crafted that includes the major steps that need to be taken * The plan should include the time, scope, performance and cost of the project * The key elements in project management are people,...

Control software optimizes process chemistry.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... Lara 2.0 reactor control software may not only be used with the company's Lara Controlled Lab Reactor (CLR), but can also function as a stand-alone package to control/automate other non-automated reaction systems. The software provides reactor...

Chemometrics enhancements to updated informatics system.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... Version 7.8 of the KnowItAll informatics system offers enhancements to many of the applications featured in prior versions of the platform, including chemometrics models to predict properties based on spectral, chromatographic and other data....

FT-IR software aids quantitative analysis.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... AutoQuant Pro automated, multi-component, quantitative analysis software is used for proprietary industrial FTIR spectrometer systems. The software incorporates a refined implementation of the advanced multivariate CLS algorithm developed by...

X-ray reflectometry software increases automation.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... X'Pert Reflectivity 1.2 is a software tool for the analysis of X-ray reflectometry data, important in thin film production and processing research. The software can be launched and controlled using X'Pert APP (Automatic Processing Program),...

Device driver provides spectrometer control.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The OmniDriver spectroscopy development platform performs high-speed data acquisition, spectral processing, data analysis, data visualization and data transfer on one cross-platform driver. Native libraries are included for a variety of Linux,...

Test software offers Web-like user interface.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... Bluehill Lite is a general-purpose software package that provides a range of tailored applications for laboratory managers and test technicians. The software is suitable for fundamental applications and standardized tensile, compression,...

Data acquisition and analysis software.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... LabScribe2 data acquisition and analysis software offers functions and analytical routines including the ability to change display times while recording live data, to record up to 128 channels of computed functions, to enable unlimited views...

ELN offers enhanced meta data capture and searching.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... E-WorkBook Suite 7.0 is an extensible electronic lab notebook (ELN) designed for research scientists of any discipline. The software suite, which is now comprised of E-WorkBook, BioBook and ChemBook, is a flexible and configurable ELN that...

Speciated inorganic analysis--a growing field: when considering speciation analysis by HPLC/ICP-MS, there are a number of innovations that have been incorporated over the past few years that have lead to faster, more robust, simpler analyses.(Separations/Spectroscopy)
August 1, 2007... AT A GLANCE * HPLC/ICP-MS for speciation analysis is challenging * Development of speciation methods requires the expertise of a chromatographer and an inorganic analytical chemist * HPLC method development is more complex and time...

Free FT-IR educational experiments.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... Basic educational packages for FT-IR spectrometers are available free of charge for use in classroom or teaching laboratory environments. The experiments offer an insight into the theory and operation of FT-IR spectroscopy and are suitable for...

Centrifugal evaporator prepares weighable samples.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The application report, "An effective method for preparing weighable samples from difficult-to-dry HPLC purification fractions," discusses an effective method for preparing weighable samples from HPLC purification fractions using an HT-Series...

Encoded photometric NIR analyzer.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The NIR MultiComponent 2750 analyzer achieves a spectral range of 1375 to 2750 nm and a scan speed of 100 scans/sec. Users can monitor their processes in real time. The device is compatible with the MyInstrument interface, enabling instrument...

LC-IR detector identifies complex mixture components.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The DiscovIR-LCTM system, an LC-IR detector, uses desolvation technology to physically remove the solvent and obtain solid phase transmission phase spectra of each HPLC peak. The system identifies components in complex mixtures and is...

Easy-to-use ion trap mass spectrometer.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The LCQ Fleet LC-MS system provides cost-effective, rapid and confident sample analysis for routine analysis in the general analytical lab as well as in toxicological screening, natural products characterization and peptide identification...

Standalone fraction collector controlled by Pocket PC.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The standalone PrepFC (Ethernet) fraction collector is controlled by a Pocket PC using PrepFC control software. Four adjustable height settings for the pan location accommodate tube or bottle heights of 200 mm and optimize the dispensing...

Thermally controlled aperture and slit systems.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... Thermally controlled aperture and slit systems measure and tune specific wavelengths over a photon range of the electromagnetic spectrum down into highly energetic regions of 1 x 10-9 meters. To assure high performance, proprietary...

High temperature GPC can be configured with two detectors.(UPDATE ON: GPC)
August 1, 2007... Designed in a modular component format, the model 350 HTGPC features automated sample preparation and delivery, self-cleaning in-line sample filtration, and a detector module that is easily removed from the high temperature environment for...

Enhanced integrated GPC-SEC system.(UPDATE ON: GPC)
August 1, 2007... The PL-GPC 50 Plus GPC-SEC system incorporates various enhancements to deliver improved performance in polymer characterization. A new pumping module provides optimum reproducibility and flow stability. In addition, the selectable flow rate for...

High temperature GPC employs infrared detector.(UPDATE ON: GPC)
August 1, 2007... The [GPC.sub.IR], a high temperature gel permeation chromatograph (GPC) dedicated to polyolefin analysis, employs the IR4 + infrared detector for improved S/N ratio and baseline stability. Both concentration and composition sensors are...

GPC delivers reliable, user-friendly polymer characterization.(UPDATE ON: GPC)
August 1, 2007... The Alliance GPC 2000 series achieves optimal levels of dependability, reproducibility and accuracy. The range of integrated GPC instruments operates from ambient to elevated temperatures needed to solubilize all commonly used synthetic...

Portable FT-IR spectrometers.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The portable Mobility Series FT-IR spectrometers move FT-IR spectroscopy out of the analytical lab and closer to the source of the sample. Consisting of three systems, the MLp, ML, and MLx, the series withstands rugged environments and can be...

PC-controlled, compact gas chromatograph.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The PC-controlled, compact HNU model 322 gas chromatograph is suited for efficient chromatographic separations of components in gas or liquid samples. Control and integration parameters are controlled by 32-bit PeakWorks chromatography...

Specular reflectance accessories.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... A new series of specular reflectance accessories complements the Evolution 300 and 600 UV-visible spectrophotometers, providing additional capabilities for material science labs interested in measuring the specular reflectance of solid...

SFE processing system.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The SFT-100 SFE system is suited for repetitive laboratory analysis, teaching applications and process development. Reliable, dual sapphire syringe pump technology rapidly and accurately pressurizes the stainless steel vessel, which can contain...

HPLC columns suited for normal phase, reverse phase and SFC modes.(UPDATE ON: SFC)
August 1, 2007... CHIRALPAK IC HPLC columns have been prepared using a Daicel immobilization technology on a CSP (chiral stationary phase) that exhibits optimal stability, separation reproducibility and column durability when used in normal phase, reverse phase...

Preparative SFE/SFC system with chiral detection.(UPDATE ON: SFC)
August 1, 2007... The heart of the new Preparative SFE/SFC system is the proprietary back-pressure regulator that allows control of system pressure regardless of solvent composition and flowrate. The pumping system is based on the proven performance of the 1500...

SCF instruments produce nano-, micro- and macro-sized particles.(UPDATE ON: SFC)
August 1, 2007... The Helix line of SCF instruments can produce nano-, micro- and macro-sized particles of consistent size and morphology. Compounds can be produced with a very narrow particle size range using supercritical fluids (SCF). Sometimes only the...

SFC system provides pulse-free flow with syringe pump.(UPDATE ON: SFC)
August 1, 2007... The Series 4000 SFC system offers an operating software package that provides smooth, seamless operation between pump, oven, autosampler and data collection. All method parameters are conveniently built into the analysis method from the...

The tip of perfection: factors affecting pipetting performance: even experienced pipette users can get inaccurate measurements through differences in pipetting performance, which cause variations in delivery volumes, impacting data integrity.(Consumables & Supplies)
August 1, 2007... AT A GLANCE * Air-displacement pipettes are most popular for standard applications * It is important to evaluate and reduce errors in liquid sample handling wherever possible * Liquid density, vapor pressure and evaporation,...

Various 96- and 384-deep-well plates.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The 96- and 384-deep-well plates feature the RecoverMax well design, maximizing the recovery of valuable samples and minimizing contamination risk. They also feature easy-to-read OptiTrack alphanumeric coding for easy identification of...

Powder or premixed optics polishing abrasives.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... A full line of high purity calcined alumina polishing abrasives come in agglomerated and deagglomerated grades for grinding, lapping and finishing optics made from calcium fluoride, germanium, silicon, zinc selenide, zinc sulfide, stainless...

Printer and applicator suited for delicate applications.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... Featuring an all metal construction, the versatile PA1200s specialty tamp label printer/applicator applies labels as small as 0.25" x 0.25". Additionally, as many as 40 labels can be applied per minute. Suitable for delicate, high precision...

Bulb blower cleans away dust from inaccessible equipment.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The Dust' it blower forcibly blows away dust, lint and dirt and provides high-pressure, pinpoint jets of air exactly where desired. By varying the "squeeze," users can control the delivery of air. A one-way inlet valve at the top prevents dust...

Open-framed loupes fit over glasses.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... Lana loupes features an open frame that fits over prescription glasses or safety glasses in 2.5x and 3.5x. The open frame allows telescopes to flip up or down in front of the user's prescription/safety glasses. High powers 4.0x and 5.0x are...

Multifunction power rocker switch.(PRODUCT NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The RL1-5 series rocker switch features a high electrical rating of 20A 125 vac with 3/4 horse power and 105 C working temperature. Thus the devices are suited for various applications such as instruments, appliances and motor loading products....