pH PapersFil-Chern Inc., Paul Frank Div.Raleigh, N.C.

Completely accurate and reproduciblepH readings for all types of plating bathsare available with narrow-range pH pa•pers by Fil-Chem. Using a simple dip•and-read method these easy-to-use, non•hazardous strips provide 100% accuratepH measurement in seconds, eliminatingthe need for costly, time-consuming lab-

oratory work. The papers are available inboth colorimetric ranges and e1ectromet•ric ranges designed specifically fornickel plating. Also available is Tridica•tor, the original wide-range I-II pH pa•per. The high-quality paper, which is ide•ally suited for monitoring wastestreams.is impregnated with super-refined indi•cators, which yield easy-to-read resultsreadable to within 0.25 pH.

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Dewatering PressesGoodnature Products Inc.Buffalo, N. Y.

Goodnature's line of low-cost dewa•tering presses for the electroplatingand metal-finishing industry utilizemechanical pressure from hydrauliccylinders to squeeze liquid out of metalhydroxide sludges. As a result cycletimes are drastically reduced and rangefrom 10 to 20 min. Cake solids of 500/ror more are attainable in minutes. Ca-

pacitities of 0.1 to 35 fr~ of dry cakethroughput per hour are available.Stainless steel or powder-coated con•struction makes the presses durableand corrosion resistant. The filter bags.housed in the pressing chamber. do notneed to be full for the presses to run,providing flexibility in batch sizes.

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Waste Treatment S stems'1 - 300 GPM flow'Continuous flow or batch treatment·Skid mounted or component installation

in your plant'Systems include drawings and EPA paperwork·EPA compliance our specialty

Sludge Dryers. 1-75 OJ. ft. capacity·Uses low cost steam. hot water or electrical heat source·Stainless steel internal parts·Reduces sludge volume up to 75%'Space saving design allows unit to fit under the filter pressor elsewhere in the plant'Meets EPA requirement for sludge reductionClarifiers· 5 - 1000 GPM flow

·Parallel plate design for efficient solids settling withremovable plate racks

'Compact size with low height'Cone bottom for sludge storage·Floculation tank with mixer is standard'Optional catwalk and ladder available·Heavy duty epoxy coated steel construction'Shipped fully assembled.Meets EPA discharge limits for industrial waste water

Low Prices Fast Delivery

MET!~ 777 E 82 St•..~ Cleveland, Ohio 44103

216-881-7900 • Fax: 216-881-8950

E-MAIL: info@metchem.comL- ~ WEBSITE: http://www.metchem.com

Eilter Presses.5 - 200 cu. ft. caoacitv

'Automatic hydraulic closure-6rour cost saving manual closure·Totally air operated'Heavy duly steel construction·Polypro gasketed or diaphragmmembrane plates

'Corner or center feed'Standard sizes or custom builtto your specs

·Shipped fully assembled·Easily expanded'Used in EPA approved treatmentsystems L- -= --'

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