DEVELOPMENTSNEW EQUIPMENT, PROCESSES, & MATERIALS

On-Line Plating Bath AnalyzerAsoma Instruments Inc.Austin, Texas

Asoma announces a new applicationfor the Model 600L on-line platingbath analyzer to provide continuous,in-process monitoring of gold concen­trations in electroless and immersionbaths. Employing the technique of X­ray fluorescence the analyzer reportsgold concentrations by direct observa­tion of the bath as continuously circu­lated through a flow cell. The analysisprocess is closed-loop and nondestruc­tive so no waste products are gener­ated. The 600L's output can be used tomaintain optimal bath stoichiometryby controlling automated additions ofreplenishment concentrates. Featuresinclude multiple-stream analysis, com­puter control of measuring head, andthe data can be directed to an at-linevisual display or printer.

Circle 401 on the reader service card

Cyclic Corrosion ExposureSystemAtlas Electric Devices Co.Chicago

The CCX Cyclic Corrosion Expo­sure System is used to evaluate long­term coating performance and durabil­ity. Available in three sizes, theCCX2000 (20 fr'), CCX3000 (30 ft ').and CCX4000 (40 fe) provide the ver­satility to meet global corrosion andcyclic corrosion test requirementsspecified by ASTM, SAE, ISO, DIN,MIL-STD, BS, JASO, and others. Theinstrument includes a 60-gal built-insolution reservoir and a transparentcover to permit visual inspection of

nO

chamber conditions without test inter­ruption.

Circle 402 on the reader service card

Spray GunsBinks Sames Corp.Franklin Park, III.

The Mach SL Series lightweight,high-performance HVLP spray gunsare available in three models-MachlSL HVLP air spray, Mach 2SL HVLPhydraulically assisted to 1,000 psi, andMach 3SL HVLP hydraulically as­sisted to 6,000 psi. Engineered for su­perior operating ease and spray finishquality, all models feature a slim, light­weight body of forged aluminum, eas­ily adjusted control knobs, and ashorter body, which centers weightover the gun handle.

Circle 403 on the reader service card

Blackening SystemsBirchwood CaseyEden Prairie, Minn.

Custom tank systems designed to ac­commodate the cold blackening of largemetal parts and large quantities ofsmaller parts are offered by BirchwoodCasey.The company will design a black­ening system with 200-, 400-, 800-, or1,OOO-gal. capacity and more to fit acompany's part production and volume.Systems can be configured as part of acell or flow-throughsystem with manualor programmablehoists, automatedpartshandling, abrasive cleaning operations,rust removal, and more. Pictured is a

typical system, which has 5 stainlesssteel tanks, each holding 800 gallons ofsolution.When used with the company'sPresto Black process the system can fin­ish all types of ferrous metal parts with ablack finish that provides corrosion pro­tection.

Circle 404 on the reader service card

WipersBriskin AssociatesWaltham, Mass.

Briskin Associates offers an inex­pensive, strong, lint-free, extra-absor­bent, all-cotton wiper that is especiallysuited for the metal-finishing industry.The wiper meets all maintenance needsand can be used as a cost-effectivereplacement for rags, rental wipers,and paper products.

Circle 405 on the reader service card

Presaturated WipersConteeSpartansburg, S.C.

Prosat custom presaturated wipersare available in multiple sizes, multiplewiper materials, and various saturationlevels. The wipers can be presaturatedwith your choice of solvent includingisopropyl alcohol, naphtha, acetone, orother solvents blended with deionizedwater or other solvents dependingupon your application and specifica­tions.

Circle 406 on the reader service card

Filter Monitoring FrameDralle Inc., A.J.Lemont, III.

Dralle's Filter Monitoring Frame isa self-contained unit, which accuratelymonitors and records the pressure drop

METAL FINISHING • OCTOBER 1998