On this day...

In 1980, following a weeklong series of earthquakes and smaller explosions of ash and smoke, the long-dormant Mount St. Helens volcano erupted in Washington state, U.S., hurling ash 15,000 feet into the air and setting off mudslides and avalanches.

18/05/1980

An earthquake at 8:32:17 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, 1980, caused the entire weakened north face to slide away, creating the largest landslide ever recorded. This allowed the partly molten, high-pressure gas- and steam-rich rock in the volcano to suddenly explode northwards toward Spirit Lake in a hot mix of lava and pulverized older rock.

Approximately 57 people were killed directly.  Hundreds of square miles were reduced to wasteland, causing over a billion U.S. dollars in damage, thousands of animals were killed, and Mount St. Helens was left with a crater on its north side.

Lakes nearest to Mount St. Helens have been partly covered with felled trees for more than thirty years. This photograph was taken in 2012.

For more information visit:-
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_eruption_of_Mount_St._Helens

On this day in science

On this day in history, in 1947, the B.F. Goodrich Company of Akron, Ohio, announced the development of a tubeless tyre.

A technological innovation that would make cars safer and more efficient.

 

After more than three years of engineering, Goodrich’s tubeless tyre effectively eliminated the inner tube, trapping the pressurised air within the tire walls themselves. By reinforcing those walls, the company claimed, they were able to combine the puncture-sealing features of inner tubes with an improved ease of riding, high resistance to bruising and superior retention of air pressure.  Testing proved successful, and in 1952, Goodrich won patents for the tyre’s various features.  By 1955 tubeless tires became standard equipment on new cars.

 

Tyres have moved on since with run flat tyres but the basic design has remained the same.

 

Total Lab Supplies can't offer tyres but we can offer other safety items.  If you have any requirements get in touch - we can supply safety storage cabinets, spill kits, safety spectacles, signs, labels, gloves and hazardous waste disposal and more

 

For more information visit:-

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tubeless_tire

 

Time to cool down

Total Lab Supplies offer the full range of Labcold Refrigeration equipment.

From Sparkfree Lab Fridges and Freezers to Pharmacy and Vaccine refrigerators.

The RLPR0517 Sparkfree Refrigerator is engineered to store flammable materials safely with no sources of ignition inside the chambers.  It also comes with a new touchscreen controller.  Download the pdf brochure here

Also available are a wide range of pharmacy & vaccine refrigerators.  Powered by the unique IntelliCold™ Controller that provides both superior temperature uniformity and, together with improved insulation, increases energy efficiency. This fridge is also packed with extra functions designed to store temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals in optimum conditions and assist busy professionals with regulatory requirements.

Take a look at the pdf brochure here for model RLDG0510A

If you have any refrigeration requirements then please contact us.

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Radwag offer a full range of analytical,precision balances and micro balances.
Depending on the model, features include detachable terminal, various communication ports, statistical control, density determination, compliance with USP, touch screen or LCD displays, parts counting, ability to export data and much much more...
  

Radwag have Professional, Advanced and Basic models to choose from depending on features required and budget.

A range of Moisture balances is also available.
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UKAS calibration and balance servicing available too.
Why not consider a genuine alternative?  Radwag.

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