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DEVELOPMENTS NEW EQUIPMENT, PROCESSES, & MATERIALS Single-Tank Cleaning Systems Alexor Inc. /ndianapo/is Alcxor automated multistage, ,in- $-tank units will wash, double rinse. and dry without moving parts from tank to tank. Spray, agitation, and ul- trasonics clean and improve the appli- cation of pwts including blind holes. Systems are available in 5 to 4,000- gal capacities. Units improve safl.:ty, save labor, reduce capital cost, and de- crease footprint up to 50%. Circle 401 on the reader service card Vinyl Plugs Alliance Plastics Erie, Pa. The DMPV Series of dip-molded. vinyl, round plugs provides a low-cost solulion for a variety of applications as protectors for tubing or threaded parts, including masks for painting, plating, shot blasting. and powder coating. Available in standard or high-tempera- turc materials. their flexible design is capable of fitting into slightly smaller dimensions for a snug fit. They also rcsi\l teirin~~ ,, c. splitting. or shreddin;?. Circle 402 on the reader service card Modular Parts Cleaning System Almco Inc. Albert iea, Minn. The PWD Series consists of modu- lar. compact parts cleaning systems with a choice of standard or custom- i/cd components including rinsing. rust inhibiting. moisture blow-off, and liquid filtration equipment. The six- dard combination of washer and dryer, Model PWD-12, is 12.5 ft long and 45 in. wide. The standard Bat-wire belt is I2 in. wide, has l-in. square openings. and is driven at a variable speed of 2 to 6 ft/min. Circle 403 on the reader service card Portable Filtration System Anode Products Co. Inc. Schiller Park, 111. The Li’l Guy 11 is a portable hori- zontal disk plate filtration system, which is ideal for metal-finishing ap- plications where small parts or lower production capacities are required. The space-saving, lightweight cart is equipped with large pneumatic tires and a steering handle for easy maneu- verability. Capacities range from 750 to 1,500 gph. Circle 404 on the reader service card Software for Thickness Gauges Automation USA Westminster, Md. QuaNix Software for Windows 9YNT Version 5.1 allows users of QuaNix ISOOM, QuaNix 7500M, and QuaNix 5500 Coating Thickness Mea- surement Gauges to download stored values and create reports and graphs and evaluate statistical data. The soft- ware is available on CD-ROM or 3.5- in. tloppy disks. Circle 405 on the reader service card Plastic Rinse Aid BetzDearborn Horsham, Pa. DH-9876 is a liquid rinse aid spe- cially formulated for use in plastic power washers. It is designed to sig- nificantly reduce the surface tension of plastic rinse baths. This results in plas- tic surfaces that are water-break free and retain a minimum amount of rin- sewater. The process provides excel- lent sheeting, controls water spotting, reduces rework. and will produce an effluent that can be easily treated. Circle 406 on the reader service card Powder Recovery Spray Booth Binks Sames Corp. Franklin Park, 111. The FSB-2000 is a compact, floor- style powder booth featuring a remov- able cartridge filter module, which is rolled away and replaced in minutes when a new color is needed. The rolla- way collector unit is secured to the final filter housing with four quick- acting clamps, immediately ready to continue the painting process. The spray booth uses welded, stainless steel construction and a UL-listed con- trol panel with power disconnect switch, automatic and adjustable back- pulse system, static pressure gauges, and safety interlocks. Circle 407 on the reader service card Ultrasonic Vapor Degreaser Branson Ultrasonics Corp. Danbury Conn. The B-450R is a compact degreaser that includes a number of features to minimize solvent losses. These include a 120% freeboard area with sub-zero cooling coils, oversize primary cooling coils, and a unique “captured” cover, which can be closed even while pro- cessing parts. The unit has an internal water separator and minimal plumbing connections to further reduce solvent losses. A filtration package for partic- ulate removal and continuous solvent 74 METAL FINISHING l SEPTEMBER 1998

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DEVELOPMENTS NEW EQUIPMENT, PROCESSES, & MATERIALS

Single-Tank Cleaning Systems Alexor Inc. /ndianapo/is

Alcxor automated multistage, ,in- $-tank units will wash, double rinse. and dry without moving parts from tank to tank. Spray, agitation, and ul- trasonics clean and improve the appli- cation of pwts including blind holes. Systems are available in 5 to 4,000- gal capacities. Units improve safl.:ty, save labor, reduce capital cost, and de- crease footprint up to 50%.

Circle 401 on the reader service card

Vinyl Plugs Alliance Plastics Erie, Pa.

The DMPV Series of dip-molded. vinyl, round plugs provides a low-cost solulion for a variety of applications as protectors for tubing or threaded parts, including masks for painting, plating, shot blasting. and powder coating. Available in standard or high-tempera- turc materials. their flexible design is capable of fitting into slightly smaller dimensions for a snug fit. They also rcsi\l teirin~~ ,, ‘ c. splitting. or shreddin;?.

Circle 402 on the reader service card

Modular Parts Cleaning System Almco Inc. Albert iea, Minn.

The PWD Series consists of modu- lar. compact parts cleaning systems with a choice of standard or custom- i/cd components including rinsing. rust inhibiting. moisture blow-off, and liquid filtration equipment. The six-

dard combination of washer and dryer, Model PWD-12, is 12.5 ft long and 45 in. wide. The standard Bat-wire belt is I2 in. wide, has l-in. square openings. and is driven at a variable speed of 2 to 6 ft/min.

Circle 403 on the reader service card

Portable Filtration System Anode Products Co. Inc. Schiller Park, 111.

The Li’l Guy 11 is a portable hori- zontal disk plate filtration system, which is ideal for metal-finishing ap- plications where small parts or lower production capacities are required. The space-saving, lightweight cart is equipped with large pneumatic tires and a steering handle for easy maneu- verability. Capacities range from 750 to 1,500 gph.

Circle 404 on the reader service card

Software for Thickness Gauges Automation USA Westminster, Md.

QuaNix Software for Windows 9YNT Version 5.1 allows users of QuaNix ISOOM, QuaNix 7500M, and QuaNix 5500 Coating Thickness Mea- surement Gauges to download stored values and create reports and graphs and evaluate statistical data. The soft- ware is available on CD-ROM or 3.5- in. tloppy disks.

Circle 405 on the reader service card

Plastic Rinse Aid BetzDearborn Horsham, Pa.

DH-9876 is a liquid rinse aid spe- cially formulated for use in plastic power washers. It is designed to sig- nificantly reduce the surface tension of plastic rinse baths. This results in plas- tic surfaces that are water-break free and retain a minimum amount of rin- sewater. The process provides excel- lent sheeting, controls water spotting, reduces rework. and will produce an effluent that can be easily treated.

Circle 406 on the reader service card

Powder Recovery Spray Booth Binks Sames Corp. Franklin Park, 111.

The FSB-2000 is a compact, floor- style powder booth featuring a remov- able cartridge filter module, which is rolled away and replaced in minutes when a new color is needed. The rolla- way collector unit is secured to the final filter housing with four quick- acting clamps, immediately ready to continue the painting process. The spray booth uses welded, stainless steel construction and a UL-listed con- trol panel with power disconnect switch, automatic and adjustable back- pulse system, static pressure gauges, and safety interlocks.

Circle 407 on the reader service card

Ultrasonic Vapor Degreaser Branson Ultrasonics Corp. Danbury Conn.

The B-450R is a compact degreaser that includes a number of features to minimize solvent losses. These include a 120% freeboard area with sub-zero cooling coils, oversize primary cooling coils, and a unique “captured” cover, which can be closed even while pro- cessing parts. The unit has an internal water separator and minimal plumbing connections to further reduce solvent losses. A filtration package for partic- ulate removal and continuous solvent

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