DEVELOPMENTS NEW EQUIPMENT, PROCESSES, & MATERIALS

Titanium Anodizing System Vulcanium Anodizing Systems, a unit of Vulcanium Corp. Northbrook, 111.

Vulcanium’s HiLode Anodizing System employs an adjustable titanium master frame and family of quick-con- nect titanium racks to achieve the clos- est possible parts spacing and optimize use of process tank space. The result is a substantially higher concentration of parts processed per load, which means fewer loads per job. Features include titanium-clad aluminum vertical splines for greater current-catrying ca- pacity and better current distribution into each load, and a wide selection of quick-connect rack tip styles for virtu- ally any interior or exterior racking requirement.

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Parts Washer Almco Inc. Albert Lea, Minn.

Almco’s aqueous, computer-con- trolled parts-cleaning system combines rotary washing and drying machines with liquid filtration equipment. Parts travel on a 24-in.-wide roller conveyor where they rotate at variable speed. The parts then continue automatically on the conveyor to an RPD-24 heater/ dryer where all moisture is removed. Filtration of the cleaning fluid is pro- vided by an Almco cyclonic system that removes particles down to 5 mi- crons and tramp oils. When the solu- tion is clean, it is returned to the sys- tem for reuse.

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Corrosion Testing Systems At/as Electric Devices Co. Chicago

The CCX Series Cyclic Corrosion Exposure Systems are cabinets offer- ing the most advanced testing of ma- terials used in paints and coatings, au- tomotive, government, and military specifications. The Series features three standard sizes: the CCX2000, 20 ft3; the CCX3000, 30 ft’; and CCX4000, 40 ft3. PLC-controlled and equipped with an operator interface, the CCX Series offers fast and easy programming of test parameters. The system is automated for unattended testing or can be easily programmed for custom, multistep cycles. It also includes an adjustable Omni-Fog tower, which disperses condensing hu- midity and salt fog (spray) tests requir- ing atomized fog.

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Coating Thickness Gauge Automation USA Westminster, Md.

The QuaNix 5500 is a thickness gauge that combines both a hand-held measurement device and a printer all in one. The gauge will measure coatings such as paint, powder, and plated de- posits over ferrous substrates including steel and iron, as well as insulating coatings including paint, powder, or anodize over aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, or other nonferrous sub- strates. The QuaNix 5500 provides up- per and lower tolerance settings, con- tinuous readings that allow the user to scan a substrate, and calibration set- tings for special applications.

Electroplating Applications for Printed Circuit Boards Baker Technology Santa Monica, Calif.

Baker’s Wave Switching Technol- ogy (WST) uses application-specific, preprogrammed complex pulse wave forms and duty cycles to readily and repeatably achieve faster deposition rates, improved plating distribution, and the enhanced physical properties that come from a more dense, finer grain deposit. A reduction in grain size can improve hardness, wear resistance, porosity, ductility, stress, adhesion, solderability, and conductivity.

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Paint Testing Kit BYK-Gardner USA Silver Spring, Md.

The BYK-Gardner Paint Test Kit contains instrumentation for measuring gloss, adhesion, wet and dry film thickness, hardness/cure, opacity, and viscosity. The instruments are supplied in a convenient carrying case for ease of taking all the needed test instru- ments to the job site.

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Drum Liners CDF Corp. Plymouth, Mass.

A smooth-walled plastic liner man- ufactured specifically for 55-gallon, open-head fiber drums with a 21.5-in. diameter is available from CDF Corp. The liner protects the fiber drum from

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its contaminants and keeps it reusable or recyclable. The blow-molded liner has an ultrathin lip, which prevents leakage between the insert and drum, while providing easy drum-lid closure.

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Presence and Thickness Tester EC/ Technology Inc. fast Rutherford, NJ.

The EC1 Model QC-100 Surface- Scan measures presence and thickness of difficult-to-detect finishes such as organic solderability preservative (OSP) coatings for plated thru-holes and surface-mount pads. The Surface- Scan uses a SERA-based technology that can detect presence and differ- ences in specific OSPs on a surface as well as measure their thickness.

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HVLP Spray Gun ITW DeVilbiss, An Illinois Tool Works Co. Maumee, Ohio

The EGHV Touch-Up Maximum Performer spray gun features a long, tapered fluid needle and a top-mounted trigger. The gun weighs only 7.5 ounces and is ideal for spraying both waterborne and solvent-based coat- ings. Optional accessories include an 8-oz solvent-resistant polyethylene cup and 2-quart remote cups in aluminum or stainless steel.

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Flow Transmitters George Fischer Inc. Tustin, Calif.

Signet 8510/8511 Compak flow transmitters can be easily integrated with Roto-X style insertion paddle

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wheel flow sensors for a complete stand-alone system. The transmitters provide a 4 to 20 mA signal from a range of Signet flow sensors. Fully sealed, NEMA 4X electronics elimi- nates the need for potentiometers or test equipment and allows for simple set-up and calibration. The 8510 can be used for any flow range from 1.0 to 20 fps and the 85 11 for any flow range from 0.3 to 20 fps.

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