L-K Log: October 2017 
L-K Attends Tank Truck Week
On October 10-12th, L-K rediscovered a piece of its childhood at the National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) Tank Truck Week in New Orleans. Along with fond memories of playing Kick the Can and racing around town on banana-seat bikes, we recall watching the traffic, waiting for that far-away rumble that meant one was coming our way: a tank truck. Finally, we were able to get up close and personal with our heroes of the highway. Tank truck drivers are also the unsung heroes of the petroleum industry, moving crude oil and other refined fuels from source to site, keeping communities safe while maintaining the integrity of the cargo entrusted to them.
Since the late 80s, L-K Industries has partnered with these hard-working heroes by providing Transport Centrifuges and gaging accessories. The L-K Industries Transport Series is ideal for determining basic sediment and water (BS&W) content on crude oil haulers. All models feature a rugged, steel case with reinforced mounting rails allowing for outdoor use and longer lifespans, and have various heating and digital options. The 3100 model can be used for sulfur testing of petroleum products. The pre-heater pocket on 7100 and 9100 models enables faster sample testing, and the compact design allows for easy installation and maintenance. The perfect complement to our Transport Series is our gaging accessories. Contact L-K to learn about our Hauler’s Package and receive a promotional 10% off certain Transport centrifuges: Call Sales at (713) 926-2623.
As a natural progression, L-K Industries’ next generation of the Transport centrifuge utilizes smart technology and automation. The SMART Transport drastically reduces human error and provides historical, traceable data in case of custody transfer disputes. It is operated by a smart device, verifies ASTM / API test conditions are achieved, and allows real-time submission of field test results. Contact L-K Industries for a copy of the SMART Transport brochure.
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Distributor Partnership Updates
A big shout out to one of our distributors, AOSS Medical Supply, a trusted provider of quality medical supplies and equipment. Their mission is “to secure customer satisfaction through the principled protocol of quality distribution of medical supplies and equipment, and to practice professionalism and honesty with integrity.” L-K is proud to partner with AOSS!
In a more recent alliance, L-K is excited to share that more L-K products have been added to the Amazon website! From racks and ropes to tubes and Transport centrifuges, find petroleum testing equipment on Amazon. Hydrometers, centrifuges, oil thiefs, thermometers, and centrifuge tubes – now delivered to your door, from ours.
Don’t Forget to Secure Your Assets: L-K Security Sealing Devices
Recognizing that certain aspects of the oil industry are vulnerable to vandalism, L-K Industries recently began manufacturing and supplying Security Sealing Devices. Security sealing mechanisms provide evidence of theft or tampering of valves, piping junctions and other devices, and limit access to at-risk points such as lock nuts and needle valve handles. While security sealing does not prevent fraud or theft, having them in place facilitates compliance with Security Sealing Devices, OOC (Offshore Operators Committee) Best Practices, and BSEE (Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement) requirements.
Security Sealing Devices
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Someone’s got an anniversary coming up… It’s our one-of-a-kind L-K hallmark product launched in 1957, the Melton Centrifuge! We’ll celebrate next month with an L-K Log issue dedicated to the Melton. Featured below, its modern descendant, available through the L-K Products page.
