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bilization and an electronic soft start that helps to extend tool life significantly. Lastly, Metabo Corporation now offers the KNSE 12-150 Fillet Weld Grinder, ideal for finishing various metals, including stainless steel. The new extended nose grinder is used for finishing and polishing hard-toaccess fillet welds typically found on handrails or inside welds on enclosed areas. Standard features include a winding protection grid, auto-stop carbon brushes and thumbwheel for speed preselect. For more information, please visit www.metabousa.com. GAUGES Elcometer has launched the next generation Elcometer 456 digital coating thickness gauge. Fast, reli-
or right for comfort during cutting or vertical grinding. Also new from Metabo Corporation is the WE14-125 Inox Plus grinder, a high-powered angle grinder with high torque and adjustable speed. This new angle grinder is ideal for working on stainless steel under the most extreme operating conditions. Capable of removing a substantial amount of material in a finite amount of time, the WE14-125 Inox Plus offers 1,400 watts, 12 Amps of power, 35.4 inch-Ibs of torque and a variable speed range of 2,000-7,000 rpm. With its robust Metabo Marathon motor, the new WE14-125 Inox Plus is ideal for heavy-duty cutting, grinding and polishing applications in the metal working and mechanical maintenance industries. The tool features advanced motor protection, including current interruption protection, thermal overload protection, electronic speed sta40 I metalfinishing I ApriVMay 2011
able and accurate, the new E1cometer 456 sets new standards in coating thickness measurements. Available in a range of models for measuring dry film thickness on ferrous and non-ferrous metal substrates, the new E1cometer 456 is even more powerful, rugged and easier to use. For more information, visit www.elcometer456.com. HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM ACE Equipment Company
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developed a Heat Recovery System that can be installed on burn off ovens. This system will recover heat from the exhaust stack and reclaim it for use as supplemental building heat. This compact overhead heating system provides free infrared warmth and can be extended out through a network of radiant tubes. Infrared energy travels independent of air movement and the warming effect covers critical areas by directing the energy downward in a uniform pattern. The system has heat extraction efficiency in excess of 90% and almost instantaneous delivery of heat after the burn off oven is started. Heat is drawn into the network of radiant tubes from the afterburner exhaust stack. The network of tubes is under a vacuum, which helps to disperse the heat throughout the work area. For more information, please visit www.armaturecoil.com. INDEX SPINNER HANGER Viking Blast & Wash Systems has released the new Indexing Spinner Hanger, the SH 1545. This machine provides versatility in blasting a wide range of part sizes and shapes on a continuous basis. The SH 1545 removes scale, flashing, corrosion, rust and paint by indexing two, 15inch diameter x 45-inch high work envelopes on a continuous basis. As the chambers rotate, one compartment is being blasted while the other chamber is being loaded with parts without the need to shut down the machine. Parts are presented on removable, manganese rotating parts trees with a 185-pound capacity that expose the parts to the two, 7.5 HP VC9 blast wheels. An adjustable control cage in the wheel allows for control of the abrasive pattern, achieving the highest percentage of shot impact on the work. This machine is rugged and durable with each blast chamber constructed of manganese chrome alloy steel and lined with 1/4-inch manganese alloy liners that protects the cabinet from abrasive wear; safety light curtains protect operators from the rotating drum. The SH 1545 also www.metalfinishing.com