What's Coming Up & What's New in This Issue
BVS’ Waltham/Winter Street Biotech Community Expo
– Embassy Suites – Drake Conference Room
– 550 Winter Street, Waltham, MA 02451
– Thursday, March 19, 2026
Sentrol Inc. Spring Open House
– Save the Date: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
– 10:30AM – 2:00PM
– 3 Ricketts Pond Dr, Carver, MA 02330
INTERPHEX
– Javits Center, NYC
– April 21-23, 2026
ISPE Annual DVC Symposium & Exhibition
– Lincoln Financial Field, PA
– September 2026
PMC Ride
– See routes
– August 1 & 2, 2026
ASHRAE Region I Chapters Regional Conference
– Westin Boston Seaport District, Boston, MA
– August 20-22, 2026
ISPE Boston Product Show
– Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, MA
– October 7, 2026
In This Issue
– Announcement: Sentrol now represents Trimteck
– Featured Product: Panametrics PT878GC Portable Gas Ultrasonic Flow Meter
– Sentrol LEL Gas Calibration Services
– Application Story: LEL Gas Cal
Sentrol Inc. is now an authorized representative and distributor of Trimteck
Trimteck is a family-owned American company with 20 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and marketing high-quality, cost effective flow control solutions for critical processes. Their products are currently helping customers safely improve quality, optimize throughput, and reduce costs and emissions across an array of industries in more than 50 countries.
Trimteck manufactures a comprehensive line of Optimux control valves – plus a variety of actuators, positioners, severe service trims, and other accessories – that we will use to solve complex flow, pressure, and temperature control problems quickly and economically.
Sentrol Inc. is now the authorized representative and distributor of Trimteck for New England. We are proud to offer a wide range of products manufactured by Trimteck, including control valves, specialty valves, cryogenic valves, desuperheaters, actuators, positioners, and more. If you are interested in purchasing any of the products Trimteck® Optimux® offers, give us a call or email sales@nesentrol.com!
Featured Product: Panametrics PT878GC Portable Gas Ultrasonic Flow Meter
The TransPort® PT878GC is a portable clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter designed for fast and non-intrusive gas flow measurement. Its external transducers mount directly to the outside of the pipe, eliminating the need to cut into the line while avoiding pressure drop and contamination risk. The lightweight, battery-powered unit is ideal for field surveys and temporary measurements across a wide range of gases including natural gas, compressed air, and high-purity gases.
Pictured above is the PT878GC in Sentrol’s demo facility, where we use it for live trainings and demonstrations. Contact Sentrol today to learn more or request a quote!
Sentrol Service: LEL Gas Sensor Calibration
LEL (Lower Explosive Limit) sensors and gas detectors are your first line of defense against combustible gas hazards. When these instruments drift out of calibration, they can fail to alarm when they should—or alarm when they shouldn’t. Either scenario creates problems: safety risks, unnecessary evacuations, or OSHA citations.
Regular calibration ensures your gas detection equipment responds accurately to the gases you’re monitoring and alarms at the setpoints you’ve configured. We offer both on-site and off-site calibration to fit your facility’s needs.
We calibrate portable and fixed gas detection systems from leading manufacturers:
– RKI Instruments
– MSA Safety
– Honeywell / BW Technologies
– Industrial Scientific
– Drager
– Sierra Monitor
– RAE Systems
– Altair
Each calibration follows manufacturer specifications and includes:
– Zero calibration in clean air or nitrogen
– Span calibration using certified calibration gas at known concentration
– Bump test verification of alarm functions
– Sensor response time evaluation
– Complete documentation with as-found and as-left readings
We use fresh, in-date calibration gases with certificates of analysis. Expired gas produces inaccurate results—a corner-cutting practice we never engage in.
Most manufacturers recommend gas detector calibration every 3-6 months, with bump tests before each use or at minimum monthly. Your specific interval depends on the instrument, the environment, and your facility’s safety requirements. We can help you establish an appropriate schedule based on your equipment and regulatory obligations.
Service Story: RKI OX-600 Gas Calibration for a Biotech Company
Gas calibrations are essential to ensure that gas detection systems remain within tolerance and provide accurate, reliable readings. Without routine calibration, detection systems can drift over time and produce false readings—creating serious safety risks in hazardous environments.
The above photograph highlights a recent gas calibration performed by Sentrol Inc. for a biotech company in Boston. The calibration was conducted on an RKI OX-600 gas detection system. Both oxygen and nitrogen were used during the process to properly adjust the sensor and bring the system back within acceptable tolerance levels, ensuring accurate performance and dependable monitoring.
Calibrations for the RKI OX-600 gas sensor are performed on a quarterly basis. However, calibration frequency can vary depending on the specific detection system and application requirements, with intervals typically ranging from every three to six months.
Routine calibration plays a critical role in maintaining compliance, protecting personnel, and ensuring operational safety.
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Tim Crowley, President
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