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## [Maintain Your B1 Sampler: A Step-by-Step Video Guide](https://532305.hs-sites.com/maintain-your-b1-sampler-a-step-by-step-video-guide)
Posted by [George Buss](https://532305.hs-sites.com/author/george-buss) on 3/15/21 8:00 AM
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Depending on what materials are run through a Sentry B1 point sampler, material can stick to the auger, sample tube and chute. Understanding how to disassemble and reassemble the sampler is critical to proper sampler maintenance and cleaning.
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## [Properly Maintain Your ISOLOK MSE Sampler Seals](https://532305.hs-sites.com/how-to-properly-maintain-your-isolok-mse-sampler)
Posted by [Sentry Equipment](https://532305.hs-sites.com/author/sentry-equipment) on 11/16/20 8:00 AM
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The Sentry ISOLOK MSE automatic point sampler is designed for sampling toothpaste, peanut butter, tomato paste, juice concentrates – even rocket propellant. Like any piece of equipment, it sometimes needs repairs and maintenance. But it can be challenging to know how to make strategic decisions around [maintaining sampling equipment](https://532305.hs-sites.com/repair-replace-equipment). Here’s how to keep your ISOLOK MSE sampler working properly.
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## [The Role of Training in Successful Sampling Startups](https://532305.hs-sites.com/the-role-of-training-in-a-successful-startup)
Posted by [George Buss](https://532305.hs-sites.com/author/george-buss) on 11/9/20 8:00 AM
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Implementing a new sampling system within an established process requires rigorous startup procedures, complete with plantwide training for all operators. With this specialized training, plant operators will fully understand the intricacies of the sampling system and components so they can maximize the accuracy of measurements, support operator and equipment safety, and extend the life of plant assets.
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## [Manufacturers Should Align with Internationally Certified Suppliers](https://532305.hs-sites.com/why-global-manufacturers-should-align-with-internationally-certified-suppliers)
Posted by [Dan Quigley](https://532305.hs-sites.com/author/dan-quigley) on 6/23/16 7:00 AM
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As companies continue to find ways to compete globally, they are expanding their worldwide reach. Operating manufacturing plants in various countries can result in a distinct competitive advantage. However, if you are working with suppliers that are not aware of and do not meet international certifications in operations and materials, delays and product rework could cost you that competitive edge.
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## [Match Your Sampling Solutions to Our Best Suppliers](https://532305.hs-sites.com/match-the-best-sampling-solution-to-your-application-our-best-complementary-suppliers)
Posted by [Mike Keister](https://532305.hs-sites.com/author/mike-keister) on 6/14/16 1:00 PM
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You trust your strategic sampling partner to help you solve your representative sampling challenges. You also rely on them to tell you when, occasionally, your needs are better met by a solution they do not currently offer.
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## [Find the best samplers for solids and powders](https://532305.hs-sites.com/find-the-best-samplers-for-solids-and-powders)
Posted by [Rich Gaffney](https://532305.hs-sites.com/author/rich-gaffney) on 6/7/16 10:14 AM
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A number of industries routinely conduct solid and powder sampling, ranging from cement and food and beverage, to pharmaceutical, petrochemical, mining, oil and gas, and power generation. This list illustrates the wide variety of solid and powder sampling applications, and it also proves that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all sampling solution.
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## [Three steps to take to maintain your samplers](https://532305.hs-sites.com/three-steps-to-take-to-maintain-your-samplers)
Posted by [Paul Williams](https://532305.hs-sites.com/author/paul-williams) on 4/5/16 9:09 AM
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Our cars wouldn’t run very well if we didn’t fill them with gasoline, change the motor oil, or conduct routine maintenance and repairs. In the same way, your facility’s sampling equipment needs regular preventative maintenance.
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## [How many sample cooler types does it take to meet your needs?](https://532305.hs-sites.com/how-many-sample-cooler-types-does-it-take-to-meet-your-needs)
Posted by [Sentry Equipment](https://532305.hs-sites.com/author/sentry-equipment) on 10/28/15 10:00 AM
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The answer currently is 154. The leading brand of sample coolers – Sentry – supplies more than 6,000 per year to customers around the globe.
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## [Product Quality is Only as Good as Your Sampling Method](https://532305.hs-sites.com/product-quality-is-only-as-good-as-your-sampling-method)
Posted by [Sentry Equipment](https://532305.hs-sites.com/author/sentry-equipment) on 4/15/15 10:00 AM
[ ](https://532305.hs-sites.com/product-quality-is-only-as-good-as-your-sampling-method)
Sampling can help determine product purity and makeup, whether a product meets customer requirements or specified regulations, whether moisture content is appropriate, or whether chemicals are below their recommended level of volatility. This requires using a sampler that will enter the material stream, capture a quantity of that material, and extract a representative sample for analysis.
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## [Double Validation Meets Regulatory Compliance](https://532305.hs-sites.com/case-study-double-sampling-validation-meets-regulatory-compliance-in-hazardous-environments)
Posted by [Sentry Equipment](https://532305.hs-sites.com/author/sentry-equipment) on 3/11/15 10:00 AM
[ ](https://532305.hs-sites.com/case-study-double-sampling-validation-meets-regulatory-compliance-in-hazardous-environments)
Manufacturing and quality control engineers across a variety of industries are faced with the daily challenge of maintaining regulatory compliance using questionable sample analysis results. This is especially true for pharmaceutical and other production environments where industrial waste volumes must be accurately characterized. Standard sampling practices, such as taking a repeatable sample from a good location, are just not enough for complete confidence in these environments.
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