New Equipment, Processes, and Materials CENTRIFUGAL BLOWERS Tri-Mer Corp. Owosso, Mich. Tri-Mer has introduced a new centrifugal blower for air han- dling and exhaust applications. Tri-Blo Series Blowers feature solid polypropylene housings to provide high corrosion resistance with no risk of delamination. Impellers on these units are back- wardly inclined with a nonover- loading design. Capacities are 100 to 100,000 cfm at temperatures up to 180°F. Vibration and noise are both very low, and silencers are not required to meet OSHA standards. The blowers are avail- able in belt-drive and direct-drive configurations and are well suited to for use with air scrubbers, metal treatment, and chemical processing equipment. Circle 401 on the reader service card MEDIA BLAST DEFLASHING SYSTEM Guyson Corp. of U.S.A. Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Guyson Corp. has introduced an indexing rotary table blast sys- tern with special adaptations for rapid, automated deflashing of precision-molded components that must be handled and processed individually. The Model RX-900 has a 42-in. diameter table with six custom-made fix- tures around its circumference. Each fixture can be made to hold one or more components. Within the blast chamber, the component is presented to a controlled burst of media particles from a preset group of up to 12 blast guns. Accurate indexing makes the deflasher fully compatible with robot loaders and other automatic pick-and-place devices. Circle 402 on the reader service card PRECIOUS METAL ALLOY ANALYSIS Fischer Technology Inc. Windsor, Conn. The Fischerscope X-ray XDAL and XAN X-ray fluorescence spec- trometers provide fast, nonde- structive, cost-effective, and pre- cise determination of the alloy components of gold and other pre- cious metals. Both are equipped with a proven, reliable 50-kV X- ray tube so that elements with a high atomic number can be ana- lyzed with complete confidence. Circle 403 on the reader service card REMOTE MONITORING OF POWER SUPPLIES Process Electronics Corp. Gastonia, N.C. Process Electronics has introduced the RMD (Remote Monitoring and Diagnostics) control board for power rectifiers. The module becomes standard in all new PEC equipment and will be offered for retrofit on existing equipment. RMD enables technicians at Gastonia to remotely monitor and diagnose equipment anywhere to maintain production. Circle 404 on the reader service card PARTS WASHER Stoelting Kiel, Wis. The Stoelting AquaCell Parts Washer was designed for lean manufacturing environments. The fundamental principal of lean manufacturing is the elimi- nation of waste and cost. AquaCell features include in- process cleaning, one-person oper- 84 Metal Finishing
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New Equipment, Processes, and Materials
CENTRIFUGAL BLOWERS
Tri-Mer Corp. Owosso, Mich. Tri-Mer has introduced a new centr i fugal blower for air han- dling and exhaus t applications. Tri-Blo Series Blowers feature solid polypropylene housings to
provide high corrosion resistance with no risk of delaminat ion. Impellers on these units are back- wardly inclined with a nonover- loading design. Capacities are 100 to 100,000 cfm at t empera tu res up to 180°F. Vibration and noise are both very low, and silencers are not required to meet OSHA standards. The blowers are avail- able in belt-drive and direct-drive configurations and are well suited to for use with air scrubbers, meta l t r ea tment , and chemical processing equipment. Circle 401 on the reader service card
M E D I A BLAST DEFLASHING
SYSTEM
Guyson Corp. of U.S.A. Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Guyson Corp. has introduced an indexing ro tary table blast sys- tern with special adaptat ions for rapid, au tomated def lashing of precision-molded components t ha t mus t be handled and processed individually. The Model
RX-900 has a 42-in. d iameter table with six custom-made fix- tures around its circumference. Each fixture can be made to hold one or more components. Within the blast chamber, the component is presented to a controlled burst of media particles from a preset group of up to 12 blast guns. Accurate indexing makes the def lasher fully compatible with robot loaders and other automatic pick-and-place devices. Circle 402 on the reader service card
PRECIOUS METAL ALLOY ANALYSIS
Fischer Technology Inc. Windsor, Conn. The Fischerscope X-ray XDAL and XAN X-ray fluorescence spec- t rometers provide fast, nonde- structive, cost-effective, and pre- cise de te rmina t ion of the alloy
components of gold and other pre- cious metals. Both are equipped with a proven, reliable 50-kV X- ray tube so tha t elements with a high atomic number can be ana- lyzed with complete confidence. Circle 403 on the reader service card
REMOTE M O N I T O R I N G OF POWER
SUPPLIES
Process Electronics Corp. Gastonia, N.C. Process Electronics has introduced the RMD (Remote Monitoring and Diagnostics) control board for
power rectifiers. The module becomes standard in all new PEC equipment and will be offered for retrofit on existing equipment. RMD enables technicians at Gastonia to remotely monitor and diagnose equipment anywhere to maintain production. Circle 404 on the reader service card
PARTS WASHER
Stoelting Kiel, Wis. The Stoelt ing AquaCell Par ts Washer was designed for lean manufac tu r ing environments . The fundamenta l principal of lean manufactur ing is the elimi- nat ion of waste and cost. AquaCell features include in- process cleaning, one-person oper-
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ation, allows opera tor to keep par ts flowing smoothly wi th no in ter rupt ions , suppor ts one- piece/small-lot flow, narrow width design for proper fit in a lean cell environment, recirculating spray wash and air blowoff s tages as s tandard , por table and flexible, self-contained simplified design reduces both inves tmen t and down time. Circle 405 on the reader service card
TUMBLE BLASTER Viking Corp. Wichita, Kansas Viking Corp. has announced its
new Cont inuous Tumbl ing Shot Blas t System. The CB line of b las ters comes in four s tandard sizes for handling many different
types and sizes of parts suitable for tumble blasting. The new line manages product throughput via tilt angle of the work trough and degree of tumbling action through the trough. Cur ren t models use Allen Bradley PLC controls bu t s t andard push-but ton control is also available. Circle 406 on the reader service card
M A N U A L POWDER SPRAY GUN
Nordson Corp. Amherst, Ohio The Nordson AeroCharge manual spray gun uses new charging technology that delivers improved coverage and finish qual i ty in
especial ly challenging coating applications, as well as in recoat- ing applicat ions over cured or uncured powder. The gun is 30% lighter than a typical corona gun
to provide max imum operator comfort and control. An easy-to- use, pneumat ic control uni t makes gun set-up and operation simple. For expanded operat ing versat i l i ty and easier, more effi- cient coating application, the gun features a large selection of noz- zles and pa t t e rn ad jus te rs tha t vary pa t te rn size, direction, and spray velocity. Extensions can be s tacked together to extend the gun's reach when coating par ts wi th deep cavities and other recessed areas. Circle 407 on the reader service card
PROTECTIVE COATING FOR SILVER
MintSeal LLC Auburn, Wash. MintSeal Silver creates an invisi- ble barrier, which isolates the metal surface of a product from air, humidity, and sulfide-contain- ing vapors that ul t imately lead to unsightly tarnishing. Unlike tra- ditional coatings or lacquers, MintSeal Silver provides an invis- ible bar r ie r tha t will not crack, peel, fade, or otherwise decrease the physical proper t ies or the value of the product it protects. It does not simply cover the surface, it chemically bonds (chemisorbs) to the metal 's surface. The mole- cules ar range themselves in a one-molecule-thick layer, which is arranged in a densely packed geo- metric pa t te rn on the surface of the metal. This makes the coating hydrophobic and difficult for cor- rosive vapors to penetra te . MintSeal formulat ions are applied through brief immersion in a water -based solution. A pe t ro leum-based version of MintSeal Silver is also available. Circle 408 on the reader service card
ALKALINE CLEANER Chemetall Oakite Berkeley Heights, N.J. Gardoclean S 5206 from Chemetal l Oakite is a modera te
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foaming, modera te ly alkal ine cleaner designed to replace con- ventional silicated cleaners with their well-known tendency to
form scale. This heavy-duty clean- er has the ability to remove diffi- cult soils such as polishing and buffing compounds, stencil ink,
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ADD THE POWER OF ULTRASONICS TO ANY CLEANING SYSTEM
TUBE RESONATOR ULTRASONIC CLEANING SYSTEM The original Omni-Directional Ultrasonic Transducer DROP-IN RETROFIT to new or existing cleaning systems Power Ratings up to 3000 W per Tube Resonator Operating Frequencies: 20 kHz, 25 kHz, 36 kHz & 40 kHz Tube Resonator Lengths available from 9" to 70"
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drawing compounds, oils, greases, and metalworking fluids. It is safe on most metals including alu- minum. It can be used in spray washers to remove difficult soils as well as in immersion applica- tions followed by a rinse. Its mod- erate pH reduces alkaline carry- over into subsequent stages. Circle 409 on the reader service card
D R U M H E A T I N G C A B I N E T
Lewco Inc. Sandusky, Ohio The Heat-Pro Hi-Humidity Oven is a revolut ionary breakthrough in rapid heat ing, melting, and thawing of materials in contain- ers such as drums and tote tanks. Utilizing water vapor as a hea t t ransfer medium, heat-up t imes and melt rates are several times faster than possible in traditional convection ovens. This unique design also offers the advantages of precise product t empera tu re control, uniform heating, and operation at relatively low cabi- net temperature. Circle 410 on the reader service card
U L T R A S O N I C C L E A N I N G S Y S T E M
L&R Ultrasonics Kearny, N.J. The $1000 Ultrasonic Cleaning System from L&R Ultrasonics provides robust cleaning for SCBA mask applications with advanced SweepZone Technology. The system has various features designed to provide customers with convenience and utility. It includes a t imer and a drain as well as a stainless steel cover. Up to 6 masks can be cleaned simul- taneously. SweepZone Technology also features the Smart Circuit, a custom-engineered electronic component t ha t offers efficient and complete ultrasonic cleaning with Cons tant Power Output (CPO) for consistent, total, and uniform cleaning. Circle 411 on the reader service card
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CLEANER/DEGREASER CONCENTRATE Kyzen Corp. Nashville, Tenn. Kyzen Corp. has introduced Metalnox M6410MS, a new highly reliable neutral aqueous cleaner- degreaser concentrate containing nonionic surfactants, organic and inorganic inhibitors, and defoamer in a water base. It is mult imetal safe and can be used in most immersion and spray applications for removal of oils and greases. The concentrate is a revolutionary for- mula that offers many key benefits to users such as compliance with leading mili tary and aerospace specifications, including the most stringent, hydrogen embrittle- ment. Additionally, it is a neutral, nonsilicated cleaning agent that is less than 20 mg/L VOC at 10% con- centration. The aqueous cleaner-
degreaser effectively cleans both ferrous and nonferrous metals with no compatibility concerns. Circle 412 on the reader service card
SOLID FILM LUBRICANTS E / M Engineered Coating Solutions Peachtree City, Ga. E/M Engineered Coat ing Solutions, a division of Morgan Advanced Ceramics, has expand- ed its Everlube family of products wi th a new commercial line of solid film lubricants . Ideal for general indus t ry applications, these high-performance water- based and air-dry lubricants solve many of the toughes t problems associated with corrosion, wear, lubrication, chemical resistance, and release. The new commercial line of 730 series products utilizes a molybdenum-disul f ide-based lubricant , which provides excel-
lent lubrication, wear resistance, thermal stability, and lower coef- ficient of friction properties. The commercial line of 720 series products is PTFE-based coatings, which provide very good corrosion protect ion and color flexibility along with exceptional lubricat- ing properties. Circle 413 on the reader service card
PARTS WASHER Riveer @o. South Haven, Mich. Riveer has added a new product to their line of washing equip- ment, the Space Saver. Designed for smal ler applicat ions than their Cyclonator, the Space Saver is a semienclosed wash uni t in tended for such uses as par ts washing, phospha te pre t rea t - ment, and tool and die washing. It has a compact 6 x 8 ft footprint
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C R E A TE
The
ELECTRO-STEAM GENERATOR creates a total cleaning system for cleaning or cleaner/phosphatizing process. Metal surface
preparation for coatings to meet several Mil Specs.
Our Steam Generators Will:
• Water use by 6 to 10 gallons per minute • Contaminated Effluent by 6 to 10 gallons a minute • Concentration of cleaning solutions being used
• Noxious fumes, dangerous flames, or unsafe fuel storage that are present with "fuel fired" cleaning systems
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and the accompanying s ta inless steel f i l t rat ion sys tem can be placed either in a separate room or outdoors. Circle 414 on the reader service card
FLOW C O N T R O L L E R S
McMillan Co. Georgetown, Texas McMillan's Model 401 PTFE Flo- Controllers are available for flow ra tes as low as 15 ml/minute. Designed for corrosive fluids, the Model 401 automatical ly adjusts
its integrated valve to maintain the requested flow rate. Input/out- put options include 4-20 mA or 0- 10 VDC. An output for real t ime flow rate is also provided. Circle 415 on the reader service card
I M M E R S I O N HEATERS
Durex Industries Cary, Ill. Durex Industr ies has announced an expanded line of immers ion heaters for process solution use. Screw-plug, flange, and over-the
side styles are now available to sui t most applications in the process industries. Virtually any solution from acids to plat ing chemicals and even molten salts can be accommodated. S tandard features include heavy-duty MgO hea t ing elements; NEMA mois- ture- or explosion-resistant enclo- sures; copper, steel, or Incoloy sheath; welded construction; and operat ing t empera tu re s to 1,600°F. Circle 416 on the reader service card
Whether you need plating tanks or machined parts, DJ Plastics, Inc./Bear Machining, Inc. can take care of]
all your plating needs. We have over 30 years of ] experience in custom thermoplastic fabrication and
thermoplastic/metal machining.
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