ALLOY C H E C K E R

EDAX Inc. Mahwah, N.J. EDAX Inc. has introduced the revolut ionary Alloy Checker X- ray tube analyzer. The unit classi- ties, identifies, matches, and pro- vides concentrat ions of alloys

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odor for operators. The deposits offer good ductility, low internal stress, and excellent adhesion to nickel and nickel alloy under- coats. They also exhibit low poros- ity with excellent wear and corro- sion resistance. Circle 405 on the reader service card

A B R A S I V E B L A S T I N G

Comco Inc. Burbank, Calif. Comco Inc. has introduced the PowerFlo 2400 micro-abrasive

blasting system. The unit uses an internal microprocessor for cap- turing, storing, and exporting sta- t istical and performance data. Blast ing can be controlled with pinpoint precision in hand-held operations or as part of an auto- mated system. The process is ide- ally suited for precision cleaning, cutting, deburring, texturing, and mater ial removal on surfaces as delicate as a silicon wafer or as tough as titanium. Circle 406 on the reader service card

within seconds. Weighing less than 2 kg, the Alloy Checker incorporates the latest advances in miniaturization and digital pulse processing with a miniature X-ray tube capable of producing 35 kV of accelerating energy. The rugged, light- weight water-resistant unit is precise, accurate, and fast. Grade identifica- tion, chemistry, and spectrum collec- tion and display are obtained within seconds of coming into contact or close proximity with a metal or alloy. Circle 407 on the reader service card

H I G H - V O L U M E R A D I A T O R W A S H E R

Acme-Fab, Div. of A-F Industries Cincinnati Acme-Fab, a division of A-F Industries, has designed and built a high-volume radiator washer to resolve many problems related to high reject rates. Acme-Fab intro- duced concepts to improve cleaning and drying that include high veloci- ty blow-offunits. This method effec- tively reduces cross contamination between process stages and removes excess water from the radi- ator's inherent dense coil to assure

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complete drying capability. To facili- rate easy maintenance, the design incorporates full width interlocking access doors to the spray wash stages. Reduced maintenance over- all is attributed to the heavy-duty, polished stainless steel construction built to withstand the high-volume requirements. Energy-efficient nat- ural gas provides heat for the wash, rinse, and dry stages, allowing for cost-efficient operation. Circle 409 on the reader service card

A C T I V A T E D C A R B O N A D S O R B E R S

Carbtrol Corp. Bridgeport, Conn. Carbtrol announces a new line of Hi-Flo Activated Carbon Adsorbers with capabilities from

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up to 20,000 cfm. The fibreglass- reinforced units are part icularly well suited for VOC and odor con- trol. The economical design has a small footprint and can be sup- plied with either coal- or coconut- based carbon. Circle 408 on the reader service card

D R Y F I N I S H I N G T E C H N O L O G Y

Finishing Associates Huntingdon Valley, Pa. Finishing Associates announced the expansion of their line of Dry Roll Flow Finishing Systems.

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The new dry systems will allow customers, who currently process us ing wa te r and compound, a viable a l ternat ive . Many parts , such as thin fiat stampings, can be f inished wi thou t s t icking or distortion. Deburring and descal- ing can now be accomplished dry, completely eliminating the use of water and compound. Roll Flow Cent r i fugal Disk Fin ish ing

Machines employ h igh-energy technology to perform mass fin- ishing operat ions . They are avai lable in m a n u a l and auto- matic sizes ranging from 1 to 12 ft 3 working capacity. The fully a u t o m a t e d models incorpora te loading, processing, unloading, and 100% separat ion in one com- pact unit. Circle 410 on the reader service card

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