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No-rinse pretreatment
N e w Equipment, Processes, and Materials
DOWNDRAFT
TABLES
Aercology, Old Saybrook, Conn.
results without interfering residues. Circle 402 on the reader service card VIBRATORY
FINISHING
EQUIPMENT
and eliminates the cleaning of anode bars. Baskets are available in sizes from 2 to 4 ft in diameter and in any length. Circle 404 on the reader service card
Almco Inc., Albert Lea, Minm PROCESS CONTROL FOR PARTS CLEANING
Armature Coil Equipmel~t Co. Inc., Cleveland
t Aercology's new AT 1500 Downdraft Table for high-efficiency cartridge filtration with rugged downdraft velocity for deburring, grinding, dry buffing, and sanding operations includes three sidewalls with two hinged-wing panels for extra-long pieces and is ideal for large space requirements. Units include high-efficiency DuraAer filter cartridges, automatic self-cleaning jet-pulse system, and a large-capacity dust drawer as well as one pair of safety glasses and an integral fluorescent light.
L o n g - r a d i u s , r o u n d - b o w l machines with tub capacities of 25 and 40 ft a are designed fi)r largevolmne production of metal parts and are suited to either individual or batch parts finishing. Cross sections of 15 inches on the OR25LR and 17 inches on the OR40LR allow for once-around processing during a longer time cycle, which is especially desirable in manufhcturing cells where close coordination of all operations is r e q u i r e d . Both models are equipped with a dependable vertical-shaft vibrator t h a t offers variable amplitude adjustment. Circle 403 on the reader service card
Circle 401 on the reader service card ANODE BASKET
Anode Systems. South Bend, Ind. ULTRAFILTRATION CLEANING PROCESS
Alconox Inc., New York, N.Y.
Alconox critical-cleaning detergent for cleaning ultrafiltration membranes is anionic in nature and contains no corrosive acids and hazardous solvents but instead consists of surfactants, water softeners, and dispersants. It is biodegradable, readily disposable, and free-rinsing for reliable 104
Anode S y s t e m s ' polypropylene m e s h a n o d e b a s k e t provides greater strength and eliminates the problems associated with poor electrical contact. A sealed power cable delivers electric c u r r e n t from outside the plating t a n k directly to a heavy titanium power strip located inside the basket. This provides more plating current and faster, more uniform plating; lowers electricity costs;
The Micro-Ramp process controls parts cleaning by precisely monitoring the time and temperature at which a combustible will burn. Paint hooks, racks, grates, fixtures, and other coated metal parts are safely cleaned. Primary and secondary water spray suppression systems eliminate the risk of run-away fires and hotspot distortion while a 1,600
PRETREATMENT
BetzDearborn, Horshom, Pa.
P e r m a t r e a t 1020A and Permatreat 1021B, nonchrome, no-rinse pretreatments, are blends of organic and inorganic components. Tile p r e t r e a t m e n t s produce enhanced paint adhesion and promote long-term corrosion protection on a l u m i n u m and coated M e t a l Finishing
steels. P e r m a t r e a t 1020A is specifically targeted for use on aluminum, while P e r m a t r e a t 1021B is tailored for use on both coated steel surfaces and aluminum. Circle 406 on the reader service card COATING THICKNESS MEASUREMENT SOFTWARE
CMI International, Elk Grove Village, Ill.
S m a r t D a t a is a comprehensive database program t h a t simplifies the storing, retrieval, and analysis of m e a s u r e m e n t data made with SmartLink Pro, the company's X-ray fluorescence operating system. User-definable data fields provide flexibility to accommodate any application. Operatorfriendly icons along with the use of graphics and images make it easy to use.
sorbed by paper cartridges. The rugged, high-strength media make the cartridges well suited to difficult operating conditions such as the removal of an abrasive cont a m i n a n t from the air stream. The filters can be washed or vacuumed and reused m a n y times, lasting up to five times longer t h a n paper cartridges. The cartridges feature a urethane bonding agent between the end caps and media tbr a superior seal that guards against bypass.
bearings service r a t e d to over 100,000 hours L-10 life. Circle 409 on the reader service card MICROABRASIVE BLASTING SYSTEM
Comco Inc., Burbank, Calif
Circle 408 on the reader service card
TURBINE AGITATOR
Chemineer hw., Dayton, Ohio
Circle 407 on the reader service card DUST COLLECTOR CARTRIDGES
Champion Laboratories Inc., Albion, Ill.
The Series S spun-bonded cartridges feature a tight-knit weave. In a typical powder coating application they will only absorb three to five pounds of the original product compared with a p p r o x i m a t e l y 25 p o u n d s ab106
Chemineer's HT Turbine Agitator is capable of handling virtually any process. Its unique design results in high strength, low wear, quiet operation, and m i n i m a l maintenance. The agitators are ideal in harsh, demanding environments where reliability is a key consideration. F e a t u r e s include output speeds of 5 to 350 rpm; compact, right-angle gear drive; 13 s t a n d a r d drive sizes from 1 to over 1,000 hp; a wide variety of mountings, shaft seals, and impeller; and tapered roller
The ProCenter is a compact selfcontained work center t h a t con> bines a workstation, dust collector, and bench. Three modules w i t h i n t h e P r o C e n t e r are designed and built specifically to work together, offering better performance in dust collection and cleanup t h a n when separate units are combined. C o m b i n i n g t h e dust collector with a downdraft chamber makes the ProCenter up to 50c~ more efficient t h a n standard dust collection systems and gives superior cleanliness to the work area. The ProCenter is designed to work with all Comco MicroBlasters. Circle 410 on the reader service card CLEANING MACHINES
Empire Abrasive Equipment Co., Langhorne, Pa. Programmable mold-cleaning machines t h a t increase productivity by minimizing time lost to part setup and loading are now available. To reduce setup time the units are equipped with programmable controls t h a t govern the Metal Finishing
DOWNDRAFT
TABLES
Aercology, Old Saybrook, Conn.
results without interfering residues. Circle 402 on the reader service card VIBRATORY
FINISHING
EQUIPMENT
and eliminates the cleaning of anode bars. Baskets are available in sizes from 2 to 4 ft in diameter and in any length. Circle 404 on the reader service card
Almco Inc., Albert Lea, Minm PROCESS CONTROL FOR PARTS CLEANING
Armature Coil Equipmel~t Co. Inc., Cleveland
t Aercology's new AT 1500 Downdraft Table for high-efficiency cartridge filtration with rugged downdraft velocity for deburring, grinding, dry buffing, and sanding operations includes three sidewalls with two hinged-wing panels for extra-long pieces and is ideal for large space requirements. Units include high-efficiency DuraAer filter cartridges, automatic self-cleaning jet-pulse system, and a large-capacity dust drawer as well as one pair of safety glasses and an integral fluorescent light.
L o n g - r a d i u s , r o u n d - b o w l machines with tub capacities of 25 and 40 ft a are designed fi)r largevolmne production of metal parts and are suited to either individual or batch parts finishing. Cross sections of 15 inches on the OR25LR and 17 inches on the OR40LR allow for once-around processing during a longer time cycle, which is especially desirable in manufhcturing cells where close coordination of all operations is r e q u i r e d . Both models are equipped with a dependable vertical-shaft vibrator t h a t offers variable amplitude adjustment. Circle 403 on the reader service card
Circle 401 on the reader service card ANODE BASKET
Anode Systems. South Bend, Ind. ULTRAFILTRATION CLEANING PROCESS
Alconox Inc., New York, N.Y.
Alconox critical-cleaning detergent for cleaning ultrafiltration membranes is anionic in nature and contains no corrosive acids and hazardous solvents but instead consists of surfactants, water softeners, and dispersants. It is biodegradable, readily disposable, and free-rinsing for reliable 104
Anode S y s t e m s ' polypropylene m e s h a n o d e b a s k e t provides greater strength and eliminates the problems associated with poor electrical contact. A sealed power cable delivers electric c u r r e n t from outside the plating t a n k directly to a heavy titanium power strip located inside the basket. This provides more plating current and faster, more uniform plating; lowers electricity costs;
The Micro-Ramp process controls parts cleaning by precisely monitoring the time and temperature at which a combustible will burn. Paint hooks, racks, grates, fixtures, and other coated metal parts are safely cleaned. Primary and secondary water spray suppression systems eliminate the risk of run-away fires and hotspot distortion while a 1,600
PRETREATMENT
BetzDearborn, Horshom, Pa.
P e r m a t r e a t 1020A and Permatreat 1021B, nonchrome, no-rinse pretreatments, are blends of organic and inorganic components. Tile p r e t r e a t m e n t s produce enhanced paint adhesion and promote long-term corrosion protection on a l u m i n u m and coated M e t a l Finishing
steels. P e r m a t r e a t 1020A is specifically targeted for use on aluminum, while P e r m a t r e a t 1021B is tailored for use on both coated steel surfaces and aluminum. Circle 406 on the reader service card COATING THICKNESS MEASUREMENT SOFTWARE
CMI International, Elk Grove Village, Ill.
S m a r t D a t a is a comprehensive database program t h a t simplifies the storing, retrieval, and analysis of m e a s u r e m e n t data made with SmartLink Pro, the company's X-ray fluorescence operating system. User-definable data fields provide flexibility to accommodate any application. Operatorfriendly icons along with the use of graphics and images make it easy to use.
sorbed by paper cartridges. The rugged, high-strength media make the cartridges well suited to difficult operating conditions such as the removal of an abrasive cont a m i n a n t from the air stream. The filters can be washed or vacuumed and reused m a n y times, lasting up to five times longer t h a n paper cartridges. The cartridges feature a urethane bonding agent between the end caps and media tbr a superior seal that guards against bypass.
bearings service r a t e d to over 100,000 hours L-10 life. Circle 409 on the reader service card MICROABRASIVE BLASTING SYSTEM
Comco Inc., Burbank, Calif
Circle 408 on the reader service card
TURBINE AGITATOR
Chemineer hw., Dayton, Ohio
Circle 407 on the reader service card DUST COLLECTOR CARTRIDGES
Champion Laboratories Inc., Albion, Ill.
The Series S spun-bonded cartridges feature a tight-knit weave. In a typical powder coating application they will only absorb three to five pounds of the original product compared with a p p r o x i m a t e l y 25 p o u n d s ab106
Chemineer's HT Turbine Agitator is capable of handling virtually any process. Its unique design results in high strength, low wear, quiet operation, and m i n i m a l maintenance. The agitators are ideal in harsh, demanding environments where reliability is a key consideration. F e a t u r e s include output speeds of 5 to 350 rpm; compact, right-angle gear drive; 13 s t a n d a r d drive sizes from 1 to over 1,000 hp; a wide variety of mountings, shaft seals, and impeller; and tapered roller
The ProCenter is a compact selfcontained work center t h a t con> bines a workstation, dust collector, and bench. Three modules w i t h i n t h e P r o C e n t e r are designed and built specifically to work together, offering better performance in dust collection and cleanup t h a n when separate units are combined. C o m b i n i n g t h e dust collector with a downdraft chamber makes the ProCenter up to 50c~ more efficient t h a n standard dust collection systems and gives superior cleanliness to the work area. The ProCenter is designed to work with all Comco MicroBlasters. Circle 410 on the reader service card CLEANING MACHINES
Empire Abrasive Equipment Co., Langhorne, Pa. Programmable mold-cleaning machines t h a t increase productivity by minimizing time lost to part setup and loading are now available. To reduce setup time the units are equipped with programmable controls t h a t govern the Metal Finishing