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PRETREATMENT SOLUTIONSCoral Eco-Treat pretreatment solutions provide anecological and economical alternative to traditionalphosphate metal pretreatments. Ideal for a variety ofmetal finishing applications, Coral Eco-Treat no- andlow-phosphate pretreatment products provide:

• Green solutions to pretreatment processes• Energy cost savings• Customized pretreatment solutions tailored to your

application

Most of the company’s low- or no-phosphate CoralEco-Treat products completely eliminate phosphatewastewater concerns during the metal treatment stage.Plus, Coral Eco-Treat products are designed to operateat ambient temperatures, providing significant energysavings.

Visit www.CoralEcoTreat.com for more information.

SURFACE OIL BELT SKIMMER Surface Oil Belt Skimmers from Eriez Hydroflow fea-ture a new oleophilic (oil-attracting) belt to strip sepa-rated oil from both sides of the belt. Using this method,there is no contact with a stationary scraper. This resultsin excellent performance and long belt life.

Reducing tramp oil is a high priority for all metal-working shops. Excess tramp oil leads to smoke, mistand bacterial infestation of the metalworking fluids,which adversely affects surface finish and reduces tooland dimensional tolerance control. Installing the EriezSurface Oil Belt Skimmer extends the life of coolantsand cleaners, improves machining and preserves valuabletools.

This low-maintenance oil skimmer is designed for fast,easy belt changing and can be equipped with a timer sothe unit runs only when the machine is idle and thetramp oils have risen to the surface. The lower hangroller will not fall off in the machine sump, even in tur-bulent sump conditions.

Eriez Surface Oil Belt Skimmers come with a heavy-duty, impedance-protected, fan-cooled drive motor witha hardened shaft and needle bearings, and accessible oilcollecting tray with a convenient drain connector. Theyfeature heavy-duty steel construction with industrial-grade enamel paint.

Eriez also offers a standard Surface Tramp Oil BeltSkimmer. These units have a similar “oil-attracting” beltbut use a more compact scraper blade to strip the sepa-

rated oil from the belt. Visit www.eriez.com/hydroflow for more information.

PARTS WASHERS Graymills’ new TL Series Liftkleen semi-automatic,immersion parts washer offers operating capabilitiesand features commonly only found in high-end equip-ment. The TL Seriesfeatures heavy-gaugemetal constructionwith durable pow-der-coated exteriors.For water-based(aqueous) applica-tions, the TL Seriesadds stainless steelconstruction, aninsulated tank andt h e r m o s t a t i c a l l yadjustable heat upto 180°F.

Powerful electro-pneumatic liftmechanisms provide300 lbs. of weightcapacity withadjustable strokeand speed settings.Generous platformand tank dimen-sions accommodatelarge parts up to47''L x 18''W x24''H. The automat-ic open-and-close lidand deluxe, filtereddetail brush andrecirculation pumpallow spot cleaningof those difficult toreach areas and addto the functionalityof this multi-useequipment. An avail-able 3000GPH inter-nal agitation pumpfor improved in-tank cleaning, andfiltration and oil

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skimmer for fluid consistency round out the features ofthe TL’s offerings.

Also new from Graymills is the PL36-FB model (free-board washer), the newest member of the durable, long-established Handikleen line. This model complies withthe most common freeboard ratio/rule of 0.75 for thoseareas that need freeboard-compliant parts washers.

Heavy gauge metal construction with a durable pow-der-coated exterior ensures long life. A removable workshelf puts parts at a convenient height. Simply removethe shelf and you have a soak tank. Built-in filtration anda high flow pump deliver effective cleaning and rinsingaction through the flexible metal flush hose.

For more information, visit www.graymills.com or call(888) 472-9645.

INDUSTRIAL CLEANER & DEGREASER Mean Green Industrial Strength Cleaner andDegreaser has a unique blend of biodegradable deter-gents, specially formulated for the most challengingindustrial applications. With 40 percent more cleaningingredients, grease and grime are quickly dissolved, while

30 percent more solvents and 20 percent more surfac-tants lift stubborn stains off all surfaces. Mean Greenhas doubled the amount of chelating agent for superiorall-around performance. Mean Green IndustrialStrength Cleaner and Degreaser is ideal for a wide varietyof manufacturing and metalworking applications,including use in dip tanks and parts cleaning operations,removal of grease and grime from machinery and manu-factured parts, hydraulic cylinders and other heavilysoiled products without environmentally harmful sol-

vents. It is also effective on concrete floors, and is idealfor use with pressure washers.

Mean Green Industrial Strength Cleaner andDegreaser is packaged in sizes to suit any industrial use,ranging from a 32-ounce trigger spray bottles to 55-gal-lon drums. Product is available from industrial distribu-tors or directly from the factory.

Visit www.meangreendegreaser.com for more informa-tion.

ROBOTIC GRIT-BLASTING SYSTEMGuyson Corporation has introduced a mid-size robot-ic grit-blasting machine for precision surface prepara-tion in coatings work cells. The seven-axis blast unit iscapable of accurately and efficiently producing a speci-fied surface roughness with a consistency not possible

using manual or multiple-gun blasting methods,according to Guyson.

A six-axis robot arm, serving as a blast gun manipula-tor, is attached to a 52 x 32-inch rotary blasting cabinetwith a servomotor-driven 24-inch turntable controlledas a seventh axis of coordinated robotic motion. A part-holding fixture securely attached to the table positivelylocates the component, which can be oriented or rotatedat controlled speed during the programmed processroutine.

For grit-blast preparation of components withthrough-holes, vents or internal passageways, wheremedia could collect during processing, the spindle orturntable is designed with core air supplied to allow apositive and adjustable flow of purge air through thecomponent during blasting. If exacting table run-outtolerances apply, the blast system manufacturer can dothe machining in place using custom robot end-of-armtooling.

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critical and validation or documentation of process con-trol is required, the blast machine designer and manu-facturer offers a SCADA controls package that can dis-play, capture and record data on all blasting parametersthroughout each blast cycle, providing an audit trail toverify conformity to specifications or process workinstructions.

For more information or free laboratory testing andapplication engineering evaluation, please visitwww.guyson.com.

AQUEOUS CLEANER FOR AEROSPACE Petroferm, Inc. introduces CleanSafe 686 AqueousCleaner, an innovative cleaning solution recommendedfor cleaning today’s aerospace components and assem-blies. CleanSafe 686 removes the following materials:Aeroshell 500 Turbine Oil, Aeroshell 33 Grease, Ardrox985 P14, Boelube 70106, Castrol X-52, Houghton DrawV-2000, Ionoplus 3000, Iloform PN 270, Microcut 26D,MIL-C-16173e, Quaker AVR and Rustillo 4135NF. (Testresults are available upon request.)

CleanSafe 686—unlike other products in the market-place—does not require chemical additives, boosters orpH adjusters to help monitor concentration or maintaincleaning effectiveness. “Our objective throughout the

product development process was to create a high-per-formance, environmentally accepted material that wouldbe straightforward to operate and control,” said BillBreault, aerospace market manager, Petroferm.

Email aerospace@petroferm.com for more information.

TANK CLEANING NOZZLESLechler, Inc. offers a complete line of products for clean-ing tanks and vessels of all sizes. Included in that line areMini-Whirling nozzles, designed to clean smaller vesselsup to 3 ft. in diameter, such as kegs, drums, barrels, totesand carboys. All have rotating heads that create flowmovement for more effective cleaning. Models include:

• The popular PVDF Mini-Whirly• A stainless steel unit that fits into 1-inch-wide

openings• A stainless steel slip-on nozzle• A heavy-duty model in either POM or PVDF material

with stainless steel ball bearings for more rugged cleaning jobs.

For more information, please call (800) 777-2926 orvisit www.lechlerusa.com.

For sales/marketing companies andtheir managers. I have addressed theplight of manufacturers and jobshops affected by foreign competi-tion, but neglected marketing/salescompanies and their executives. It isa toughie.

The problem for these owners andexecutives of financial strugglingorganizations is both profound andcomplex. They should consider amove to companies with a future andbe prepared to travel internationallyand/or relocate to a new U.S. locationor foreign office.

To accomplish the transition tointernational marketing, learn thelanguage of the proposed area.Specifically, at the top of the list, are

Chinese, Indian and Southern USA.(You have to get down and dirty onthe ground in Texas).

Start your own company dealing inthe import export area.

For those unemployed or anticipat-ing unemployment:

• While looking or planning for a new job go to school and learn a new communication technology, management and/or marketing skill.

• Finally, reduce your income and/or salary requirements.

These are difficult times for U. S.companies, their owners, managersand employees who are not involved

in international marketing. I havelisted alternatives to your presentoccupations and ownership. It isquite possible that a change in eithercould provide an improvement inyour attitude and enjoyment of yourlife despite a possible reduction inincome.

BIOBert J. Sherwood, M. S. in Ch.E., is a con-sultant who has provided business andtechnical counsel to surface finishing andmanufacturing companies for 25 years.He can be reached at:sherwoodbj@aol.com

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