Cefas · Awarded contract
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Supply of Precision Otolith Saw to Cefas

Awarded 31 May 2019

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Awarded31 May 2019
Value£6,811.00
AgencyCefas
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 7y 4mo ago29d term
Awarded 31 May 2019Expired 29 June 2019

Cefas awarded a contract to Buehler/ ITW Test & Measurement GmbH for a precision otolith saw with variable speed for the otolith processing laboratory.

The equipment is capable of cutting very thin, precise otolith sections down to a thickness of 300/350µ.

The saw features a variable speed of 100-975 rpm, cutting capacity of 50 mm Ø, weight load system, feed in x-direction of 25 mm, and includes 4 chucks, one set of flanges, and one diamond cutting wheel 15LC Ø152mm ready for use.

The contract value was AUD 6,811.

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