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due to stack maintenance and downstream abatement systems. Circle 406 on the reader service card

ELECTROLESS NICKEL PROCESS Sirius Technology Inc., Oriskany, N Y

The Millenium VS-9 process is a highly stable midphosphorus elec- troless nickel. The process was de- signed to dramat ica l ly reduce equipment plate-out problems as- sociated with normal midphospho- rus systems. Millenium VS-9 offers a consistent plating rate, excellent solution stability, long solution life, and ease of use. It is also offered in a self-pH regulated format. Its plat- ing rate maintains between 0.0007 and 0.0005 in. per hour depending on bath age, pH, and temperature. Circle 407 on the reader service card

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yet flexible enough to get into very tight spots. They also leave a wide variety of desired finishes, from satin to a mirror polish. A uni- form concentration of mineral in the bristles allows for an aggres- sive cut rate and consistent per- formance without removing base material. Rated for a maximum operating speed of 20,000 rpm (3 in.) and 30,000 rpm (2 in.), the disks work on m a n y different types of tools and use a s tandard mandrel. Circle 405 on the reader service card

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BAG FILTER

Columbus Industries Inc., Ashville, OH

Columbus Industries Inc. intro- duces the SL-50B, a new two- pocket filter, which satisfies the requirements of the aerospace in- dustry NESHAP MACT efficiency standard for existing booth partic- ula te control as a s tand-alone product. The filter is designed to maximize spraybooth filter life. The SL-50B is also suitable for end users in other indus t r ies where high-efficiency is required

TIN COATING PROCESS Taskem Inc., Brooklyn Heights, Ohio

Taskem's Starglo IT process is a highly reliable, single-component system for depositing immersion satin tin coatings onto aluminum alloy substrates. This process uti- lizes a potassium-stannate-based concentrate for make-up and re- plenishment. Through the proper choice of part preparation and op- erat ing bath concentration, the Starglo IT Process can be used for depositing an immersion tin de- posit via either barrel or rack tech- niques onto a variety of aluminum

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OVENS Despatch Industries, Minneapolis

Despatch introduces the new LEB Na tu ra l Convection Bench-Top Oven, which offers high-quality thermal processing technology.

The LEB is ideal for a variety of s tandard laboratory and produc- tion applications including dry- ing, curing, annealing, and mate- rials testing. It is available in temperatures up to 400°F (204°C). A corros ion-res is tant s ta in less steel interior and nickel-plated wire shelves provide easy cleanup. Circle 409 on the reader service card

A B R A S I V E WHEELS CGW Abrasive Mfg. USA, Niles, Ill.

Zirk Type 27 depressed-center zirconia wheels are now available from CGW Abrasive Mfg. USA. Designed for use on right-angle grinders, the wheels are available in 4-, 4Ve-, 7-, and 9-in. sizes. Zirk Type 27 disks are ideal for remov- ing weld spots and seams, grind-

ing, pol ishing, and debu r r i ng metal. Manufactured of zirconia and aluminum oxide grains the wheels provide fast, smooth cut- ting and longer wheel life. Circle 410 on the reader service card

OXIDE-ALTERNATIVE PROCESS MacDermic Inc., Waterbury, Conn

MacDermid has announced the

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