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comprising an epoxy resin. a curing agent. and a catalyst. wherein the curing agent comprises a compound other than methyl• enedisalicylic acid. Skirt for Chrome-Plated Iron us. Patent 5,782,021. July 21, 1998 S.M. Hall, assignor to Black & Decker Inc., Newark, Del. In an iron having a housing with a skirt. a soleplate connected to the housing, and means for heating the soleplate. wherein the improvement comprises the skirt hav• ing a molded body comprised of dielectric material. and including a lop side. a bottom side. two elongated sides. and a down• wardly extending perimeter rim along the two elongated sides. said housing covering the top side. said soleplate covering the bottom side. and wherein the rim has a chrome pl.Hing adhered directly onto the rim to give an appearance of a metal skirt. Parts Washer us. Patent 5,782,252. July 21, 1998 G. Lewis and M. Treppler. assignors to The Mart Corp., Maryland Hts.. Mo. A parts washer comprising means for supporting at least one part to be washed: means for mounting the part supporting means for movement about a first axis rel• ative to a support therefor: means for de• livering cleaning fluid from a pressurized supply against a part on the part support means: and means for selectively reposi• tioning the fluid directing means relative to the part supporting means. Blasting Apparatus us. Patent 5,782,676. July 21, 1998 J.A. Pedersen, assignor to Blast Cleaning Products Ltd., Oakville, Canada A resilient lifter for a wire coil blast cleaning apparatus. Low-Cost Coated Abrasives us. Patent 5,782,939. July 21, 1998 B. Farbstein et al., assignors to Norton Co., Worcester, Mass. A coated abrasive comprising a backing material and an abrasive layer comprising abrasive grits and a maker coat. in which an underlayer of ground glass is interposed between the abrasive layer and the backing. Alumina Abrasive us. Patent 5,782,940. July 21, 1998 PS. Jayan et al., assignors to Carborundum Universal Ltd.. Madras, India An improved process for the preparation of alumina abrasive grains. which com• prises dispersing aluminum oxide in water at a temperature in the range of 40 to 80T: adjusting the pH of the dispersed solution to an acidic range of 4 or less: seeding the solution by adding subminonized alpha• alumina particles 10 assist in precipitation: crushing the recovered precipitate: calcin• ing the crushed precipitate at a temperature in the range of 300 to 900·C for a period in the range of 30 to 120 min: and sintering the calcined precipitate by microwave at a temperature between 1.200 and 1.500T for a period of 5 to 60 min. Integrated Powder Collection System for Spray Booths us. Patent 5,782,943. July 21. 1998 Blu-Surf Batch Bum-Off Ovens: Fast, Cost-Effective and Pollution-Free APPLICATIONS • Racks • Haoks • Fixtures • Part Reclamation \l-Sl.l CD iIf\ l h J Heat cleaning is the proven solution for the painting industry. It limits labor costs, minimizes environmental impact ond maximizes profit potential. Blu-Surf, a leader in heat transfer technology, manufactures a variety of heat cleaning ovens to suit any manufacturers' needs. BLU-SURF INDUSTRIAL OVENS • WASHERS • SYSTEMS 8550 E Michigan Ave· Parma, MI 49269 visit our website: www.blusurf.com CALL NOW for more information: 517-531-3346 Circle 006 on reader information card METAL FINISHING. DECEMBER 1998 119 NJonathan Blvd, Chaska MN 55318 (800) 553-8273 • (612) 448-3870 www.anodizingracks.com Circle 048 on reader information card 75
