flames, or unsafe fuel storage issues. The generator is safe to use in all areas of plants lacking central steam supply. Its compact design consists of a water tube generator that is heated by one or more submerged resistance-type electric heating elements. Safety f e a t u r e s include an a u t o m a t i c low-water cut off, automatic pressure control, safety valve, and visible water level gauge. The generator is available in a variety of models to handle most single and multiple steam gun cleaning and phosphating applications. Circle 415 on the reader service card
THERMOPLASTIC POWDER COATING
PFS Thermoplastic Powder Coatings, Big Spring, Texas PFS's Guardian 2K is an engineered polyolefin-based powder coating designed for m a x i m u m mechanical performance, impact and abrasion resistance, and UV stability. It needs no primer and m a y be applied by fluid-bed dipping or electrostatic deposition. Performance properties include a tough, m a r - r e s i s t a n t finish; excellent cold-weather properties; s u p e r i o r corrosion protection; flexibility; excellent resistance to chemicals; exceptional adhesion; single coat (no primer); and env i r o n m e n t a l l y f r i e n d l y (zero VOCs). Circle 416 on the reader service card
March 1999
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Circle 049 on reader information card AIR-OPERATED METERING PUMP
Plast-O-Matic Valves Inc., Cedar
Grove, N.J. The VPA Series a i r - o p e r a t e d , p o s i t i v e - d i s p l a c e m e n t chemical m e t e r i n g p u m p s for corrosive and u l t r a p u r e liquids features a dual-cylinder design, which is effective in eliminating waste, error, and spillage while dispensing a p r e c i s e flow r a t e from
virtually zero to 10 gallons per minute. Cycle capacities range from 7 to 128 oz; discharge capacity can be adjusted down to 20% of maximum. The VPA also f e a t u r e s a n u m b e r of u n i q u e s a f e t y devices i n c l u d i n g inlet and outlet check valves, which allow the pump to be self-priming. Another safety feature is the Fail-Dry design, which provides 73