based platform supporting a GUI, a touch-screen monitor, and improved handling of data. These design features provide up to a 20% increase in speed of analysis, a new enhanced analysis proce- dure, simplified system operation, and enhanced data access and storage capacity. Circle 408 on the reader service card

COATING THICKNESS MEASURE-

MENT SYSTEM

EDAX Inc. Mahwah, N.J. EDAX Inc. has introduced the CoatMaster 450. This coating thickness measurement machine incorporates many features as standard reducing the expense of the mid- to large-sized plater. Included features are an EZ-Load stage for rapid sample loading; and automated multicollimator changer capable of holding up to four collimators of various sizes; high precision X-Y-Z motorized stage; and a complete array of software for qualitative, quantita- tive, and coating thickness meas- urements. In addition the unit may be used for jewelry analysis, providing precious metals deter- mination. Circle 409 on the reader service card

DIRECT-DRIVE COMPRESSORS

Kaeser Compressors Inc. Fredericksburg, Vu. Kaeser Compressors has announced its newest direct-drive

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series rotary screw compressors. The BSD and CSD compressors are 40- to 75hp units available in flows from 158 to 361 cfm and pressures to 217 psig. All units are fitted with a redesigned, high- efficiency separator system for extremely low oil carryover, per- fect for instrument and process air needs. Circle 410 on the reader service card

ANODIZING RACK STRIPPER

Metalline Corp. Mequon, Wis. Metalline Rack Saver X-2 is an alkaline rack stripper, which allows anodizers to use inexpen- sive racks made of aluminum rather than titanium. This low- cost, long-life stripper removes the anodic films without attack on the base aluminum. The strip- per is supplied as a free-flowing powder. Circle 411 on the reader service card

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