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NEW proClucts reflective coating makes the heaters unidirectional, radiating most of the energy toward the substrate without external reflectors. Gold vaporizes at a comparatively low temperature compared to ceram- ic. Also, gold reflective material must be cooled to prevent overheating and cannot be used in a vacuum. These factors allow for the RadReflect to be operated at higher application tem- peratures while keeping the back of the high-quality quartz tube cool, extending the lamp life. The reflec- tive-coated quartz lamps are avail- able in shortwave, medium, and medium-fast versions, allowing for the optimum wavelength and off and on speeds. RadReflect lamps are also available in single and twin tube configurations. For more informa- tion, call (800) 720-5256 or visit www.andersonthermal.com. Circle413 on reader servicecard POWDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Making multiple color changes in an eight-hout shift? ITW Gema's new Magic Center is the perfect powder management system to achieve extreme productivity. Included in the system are the application controls, the gun mover axis controls, and the fresh powder supply. The fully automatic clean- ing process reduces color change times significantly, and the Magic Center is quick to install and easy December 2008 I metalfinishing I 54 to operate. The OptiSpeeder is the heart of the Magic Center and combines the pow- der feed and cleaning functions into one compact unit. The OptiSpeeder's improved fluidization and low main- tenance pumps deliver powder to the guns using less compressed air, resulting in a softer powder cloud for improved transfer efficiency. During the Magic Center's automated clean- ing, the OptiSpeeder empties the remaining powder for reuse, and putges the pumps and all of the pow- der hoses quickly and efficiently. Because the OptiSpeeder is a com- pletely sealed and closed system, it is a dustless process. The "one-button cleaning operation" allows one opera- tor to complete a total color change in 10 minutes or less. For more infor- mation, call (800) 628-0601, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.itwgema.us. Circle 414 on reader servicecard COATING STRIPPER D-Zolve 1012 from Solvent Kleene, Inc., strips hard-to-remove powder coatings and paints from intricate part shapes. It is designed for use in an immersion tank at room tempera- ture; no heating is required. Additionally, waste solids can be fil- tered out to prolong the useful life of the solution. D-Zolve is compatible with most metals, ferrous and non- ferrous, and plastics. Immersing powder coated parts in D-Zolve breaks the chemical bond and dissolves the coating. A fast-acting powder coating remover, the stripping time typically ranges from 30 minutes or less to two hours. Designed to minimize health and environmental hazards, D-Zolve 1012 is non-flammable, has no haz- ardous air pollution potential, and does not contain any known carcino- genic compounds. The product is compatible with galvanized steel, aluminum, zinc, copper, brass, stainless steels, and carbon steels as well as most plastic and silicone substrates. Note: D- Zolve 1012 is not DOT regulated. D- Zolve 1012 is available in either a 5- gallon trial-sized container or a 55- gallon drum. For additional infor- mation, call (978) 531-2279; e-mail [email protected]; or visit www.solventkleene.com. Circle415 on reader servicecard FINISHING SYSTEM Part finishing time is easily reduced from days to just minutes while fin- ish quality is improved using Birchwood Casey's new BC40 TRU TEMP® finishing system. Utilizing a patented, two-stage oxidation, the TRU TEMP® process forms a black magnetite finish on all iron and non- stainless steel parts. Operating at 200 0 F, the process is safe to bring in- house and easy to manage, even for untrained personnel. The result is a non-dimensional, satin black finish that enhances the corrosion resist- ance and sales appeal of all types of tooling and machine components- with a 25-minute turnaround time. "Start-up finishers and established manufacturers have asked for a system and process that is very fast and pro- duces high-quality blackened parts www.metalfinishing.com
