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HIGH-PRECISION CLEANING Finishing Equipment Inc. www.finishingequipmentinc.com Finding the best cleaning method in today's atmosphere of stringent environmental regulations is not easy. Fortunately, Finishing Equipment is a company that specializes in the manufacture of solvent and aqueous cleaning equipment that can meet these demanding regulations while providing more effective cleaning unequaled by any other equipment. Their manual and automated solvent degreasers use mini- real energy and solvent, are environmentally acceptable, and achieve lowest cleaning costs. Their aqueous systems often achieve zero discharge with little water usage, energy consump- tion, and effluent treatment.

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PARTS CLEANING SYSTEM FMT Inc. www.fmtinc.com FMT's DC 200 Parts Cleaning System, using "Direct Clean" technology, provides the most efficient washing, rinsing, and drying of parts in a single cell on the market today. This system can dou- ble the production rate of traditional rotary basket systems while improving the cleaning standards demanded by industry. The system utilizes a high volume of solution sprayed directly onto the parts in the basket rather than through the basket to the parts. It can be used as a single cell system with standard baskets or can be also used to process containerized parts of fixtured loads. It is available in 2-, 4-, and 6-basket units. Customized units are available on request. FMT also offers options for special fixtures, ultrasonics, oil coa- lescers, and steam or natural gas heat.


ULTRASONIC CLEANING SYSTEMS L&R Mfg. Co. www.lrultrasonics.com L&R's SweepZone Ag Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems are constructed with revolutionary AgION antimicrobial coated stainless steel wrappers. We've combined the power of SweepZone Technology Ultrasonic Cleaning with the bacteria-resistant coating of AgION to provide an added meas- ure of cleanliness. The SweepZone Ag features an antimicrobial-coated housing providing a major line of defense in resisting the growth of destructive bacteria, mold, fungi. Circle 153 on reader information card

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DIGITAL GENERATORS Weber Ultrasonics USA www. weber-ultrasonics, us Weber Ultrasonics USA offers advanced ultrasonic devices for cleaning, welding, and special applications. State-of-the-art SONIC-digital Generators are extremely reliable, flexible, and designed for rough industrial use. These generators use digital technology to develop frequency, amplitude, and output stability previously unob- tainable with analog systems. SONIC-digital Generators can be operated remotely or through the generator front panel. SONIC-digital Generators can power innovative Sonopush® transducers as well as conventional immersible or plate transducers.


PRETREATMENT STATION Rapid Engineering www. rapidengineering, corn Rapid's Model 205-M2 Pre t rea tment Station cleans and pretreats assemblies of all shapes and sizes before powder or wet coating. The station features simple four-step operation; all clean, rinse, and pretreatment operations contained in one station; multi-stage filter system cleans all solutions to 10-micron particle size; closed-loop pretreatment chemical system significantly reduces chemical cost; station is completely above ground, no trenches required; portable and expandable; 5000- lb rack load capacity; Line-X® coated containment system; custom units available: heated pretreatment tank, evaporator for "zero-discharge" system.


HIGH-SPEED BELT CLEANING SYSTEM Better Engineering Mfg. Inc. www. betterengineering.com Better Engineering's C-48 belt washer processes flat sheet metal parts at 30 fpm such that the surface cleanliness is 60 dynes or better. The sys- tern has 6 stages: a wash stage, 3 rinse stages, and 2 dry stages. There are blow-off knives after each wet stage. The rinse tanks are freshened with 50,000 ohm/cm RO water.


PARTS CLEANING Stoelting Inc. www.stoelting.com The VersaForce, designed for manufacturing cells, features compact sizes with in-line or u-bend config- uration for flexibility, providing customers the abili- ty to position stages to best fit their cell space. The VersaForce offers Stoelting's exclusive spray tube design for unsurpassed cleaning, and adjustable air knives for unsurpassed drying. The units are stainless steel constructed for long life and deliver effective parts cleaning capability at an economical price.


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SURFACE PREPARATION MACHINE George Koch Sons LLC www.kochllc.com George Koch Sons LLC provides custom finishing systems for all coating technologies. Since 1994 GKS LLC has provided a fiberglass Surface Preparation Machine designed to meet the chemical resistance requirements demanded by emerging pretreatment chemistries. The necessi- ty to address laser cutting has seen an increase in more on-line pickling. The fiberglass design also provides decreased thermal conductivity, requiring less energy and a translucent roof for ease of preventative maintenance operations.


ULTRASONIC CLEANING SYSTEMS Blackstone-NEY Ultrasonics Inc. www. blackstone-ney.corn Blackstone-NEY offers Neptune TM ultrasonic generators, immersible transducers, and prefabricat- ed Atlantis TM process tanks for cleaning and metal finishing lines. The Neptune is the only ultrasonic generator that provides full power across the entire frequency sweep range. This provides true full power coverage throughout your entire process tank without damaging peakpower spikes. Blackstone-NEY's immersible transducers and Atlantis process tanks are custom designed to fit your process requirements utilizing stainless steel throughout. Complete engineering services are provided for both pre- sale and postsale support.


SPRAY CABINETS Kleen Tec www.kleentec.com KleenTec's KT9800SS is a 125-gal stainless steel automatic front-loading spray cabinet offering a 40-in T. Table, 52-ft working height, 1,500-lb capacity, 22 ea. stainless steel spray nozzles, tree rack, 5.0-hp pump at 140 gpm, 50 psi, stainless steel oil skimmer, liquid level sensor, 12-hr timer, and a free s tar ter kit. Also available art the KT9100SS, KT9200, KT9200SS, KT9400, and the KT9600 series spray cabinets.


ULTRASONIC CLEANING SYSTEMS Ultrasonic Power Corp. www. upcorp.com We design and build big ultrasonic cleaning sys- terns at very reasonable prices for many finishing applications. We offer immersible transducers and generators or complete systems; standard in-stock systems from 6 to 90 gal; and free application engineering.


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CABINET-STYLE WASHER Almco Inc. www.almcoinc.com A rotary parts washer with a long-lasting, easy-maintenance stainless steel cabinet and internal components is the newest model in the broad line of parts-cleaning equipmemt and systems from Almco Inc. Ideally suited to manufacturing cell applications in larger plants, or shop locations that are specifically for parts washing and drying, the compact Model RCS-36E has a spacious turntable measuring 36 in. in diameter. This feature allows cleaning of larger parts or larger bathes of smaller parts than another model from Almco - - The RCW- 30E. The new unit offers carefully engineered features for superior cleaning capability, including a spray system arrangement that assures maximum coverage of parts; two removable parts baskets that hold large indi- vidual parts or many smaller parts that can be washed at the same time; and a collection channel allowing for easy clean-out of tank.


ULTRASONIC VAPOR DEGREASERS Branson Ultrasonics Corp. www.bransonultrasonics.com Branson Ultrasonics introduces their B-Series Ultrasonic Vapor Degreasers with design improvements to substant ia l ly reduce emissions while minimizing overall footprint. These ultrasonic vapor degreasers are available in 4 sizes with many standard features including 100+% freeboard, sliding cover, pump and bag filter, internal water separator, and low-voltage controls for safety. Other important safety features include automatic high-vapor level and over-contamination warn- ings. All B-Series Degreasers are designed to be used with commercially available vapor degreasing solvents ad to meet applicable environmental regulations. There are numerous options, including integral handling, that can be added to fur ther enhance overall functionality and efficiency. Circle 163 on reader information card

REFRIGERATED DEGREASER Ultra-Kool Inc. www.ultra-kool.com Ultra-Kool Inc. produces a totally enclosed, refrigerated degreaser that allows the user to meet Federal and State EPA and OSHA regulations for degreasing solvents. The unit is usually less expensive than similarly equipped machines. Among the many standard features, such as safety controls, casters, integral drip pan, manual spray, and filtration. Ultra-Kool also offers optional ultrasonics, superheat, manifolded spray and drains, and rotating baskets. Ultra-Kool also provides solvent vapor control through a unique, patented, single-compressor system that is more efficient and uses less power than other machines using two compressors. Circle 164 on reader information card

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COMPACT ROTARY PARTS WASHER Guyson Corp. www.guyson.com Guyson's Gyro-Force TM cleaning system is designed for work cell degreasing requirements. The small-footprint spray washer has quick- change fixtures on rotary spindles around the perimeter of its indexing table. Components move through washing and drying before they are returned to the operator. According to the manufacturer, machined parts with hard-to-clean recesses and blind holes that might otherwise require a dedicated custom system may be effi- ciently degreased and dried with only minor adjustment to the process - - usually done right from the control panel.


AQUEOUS PARTS WASHER Chapman Engineering Inc. www.chapmanengineering.com Chapman Engineering Inc. has purchased the rights to and is manufacturing a well-known aqueous parts washer. The machine was being marketed to auto repair shops, but it's a great idea for degreasing stampings and machined parts. Chapman kept the no-frills concept, beefed up the major components, and finally produced the whole design out o stainless steel, thus giving the consumer access to a jobshop-tough machine at an entry-level price.


ULTRASONIC CLEANING SYSTEMS Miraclean www.miraclean.com Miraclean® Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems is introducing SonicCell TM, a fully automated, small-footprint parts cleaning line that starts under $30,000. The line features an ultrasonic clean, two hot rinses, and a recircu- lating hot air dryer. An Allen Bradley SLC 500 Series microprocessor with three random programs controls the automation. Work areas start at 8.753 in. with an overall system footprint of 64 x 24 in. SonicCell is also available in passivation and FPI versions.


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501 Adhesion Testers 531 pH/ORP Meters & Controls 502 Analytical Instruments 532 Phosphate Coating Processes 503 Anodes 533 Pickling & Bright Dipping 504 Anodizing 534 Pipes, Fittings & Valves 505 Barrel Plating Equipment 535 Plating Equipment & Systems 506 Blackening & Antiquing 536 Plating Processes, Copper & Alloys 507 Blasting 537 Plating Processes, Nickel & Chromium 508 Buffing/Brushing/Polishing 538 Plating Processes, Precious Metals 509 Centrifugal Dryers 539 Plating Processes, Tin & Alloys 510 Chemical Feeders 540 Plating Processes, Zinc & Alloys 511 Cleaners, Aqueous 541 Powder Coating 512 Cleaners, Solvent 542 Power Supplies 513 Cleaning & Pretreatment Equipment 543 Pumps 514 Conversion Coating Processes 544 Racks & Baskets 515 Conveyors & Hoists 545 Refining Systems 516 Corrosion Testing 546 Rinse Control Systems 517 Electroless Plating 547 Sludge Handling 518 Electrolytic RecoveryEquipment 548 Spraybooths 519 Evaporators & Stills 549 Spray Guns 520 Filtration Equipment & Media 550 Strippers, Metal 521 Heating & Cooling Equipment 551 Strippers, Paint 522 Ion Exchange 552 Tanks & Tank Liners 523 Masking 553 Test Cells & Panels 524 Mass Finishing 554 Thickness Testers 525 Membrane Separation Processes 555 Training Courses 526 Mist Suppressants 556 Vacuum Coating 527 Ovens 557 Ventilation & Air Pollution Control 528 Paint Overspray Filters 558 Waste Disposal & Recycling Services 529 Painting Equipment & Systems 559 Water Pollution Control 530 Paints & Coatings

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PUSH-PULL TRANSDUCERS Crest Ultrasonics www.crest-ultrasonics.com Crest Ultrasonics' Push-Pull Transducers are encapsu- lated t ransducers mounted on each end of t i tan ium bars. All of the sound gets t ransmitted into the liquid, as the transducers are always placed in the bath. The Push Pulls can be easily removed and place into another tank. If the liquid in the ultrasonic bath should accidentally dran out, the Push Pulls automatically stop. The cleaning performance is near perfect and the maintenance convenience is unmatched. Circle 168 on reader information card

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PARTS WASHER Green Power Chemical w ww.greenpowerchemical.com The improved version of GREEN-SONICS provides three ways to clean/degrease parts: hand wash with flow-through brush or use air agitation and let the bub- bling, environment-friendly degreaser effortlessly clean while you perform other tasks. Finally, for critical cleaning, flip the switch releasing powerful ultrasonic waves, which desintegrate oil and carbons.

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TANK LINE CLEANING SYSTEM FARR Mfg. and Engineering www.farrmfg.com The FARR "TL" Tank Line Cleaning Systems are custom designed/manufactured for each application using engineered processes for each application using engineered processes and proven technology to match you needs. Small-, medium-, and large-quantity throughput, specific process parameters, and complex geometry all require the most advanced technological solutions combined with a variety of ultrasonic cleaning frequencies, tube-style or traditional transducers, and material handlineg to provide performance efficiency and reliability Circle 170 on reader information card

CLEANING SYSTEMS Aqualogic Inc. www.aqualogic.com AquaKleen vertical agitating washers by Aqualogic® provide an economical solution to cellular/batch cleaning. Modularized with electric heating coils, the washer may be located wherever air and electricity is available. Stainless steel construction is standard, with solution turbulation, ultrasonic agitation, steam heat, and filtration as available options. Adjustable vertical motion provides vigorous agitation to remove chips, oils, buffing compounds, and greases.


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OIL CONTROL SYSTEMS ARR Inc. www.suparator.com ARR announces the introduction of the new Series 89 Suparator. This low-cost, all 304 stainless steel system is complete, including indestruc- tible phenolic pump with 120 VAC supply, patented SuparSkim skimmer, all illuminated On/Off keyswitch. This Model is capable of processing over 125 gal/hr of alkaline wash fluid or machine coolant and returning it to the process oil-free.


PARTS WASHERS Continental Equipment Corp. www.continentalequipment.com Continental Equipment Corp. is an established parts washer manufacturer in the metal cleaning and finishing industries. Standard and customized systems are available from tanks to complete turnkey cleaning & finishing systems. In- house testing facilities are also available to assist customers in defining their needs.


ULTRASONIC CLEANING SYSTEMS Esma Inc. www.esmainc.com Esma Inc. offers multi-tank ultrasonic cleaning systems that feature ultrasonic cleaning, ultrasonic rinsing, counter-flow rinsing, closed loop pump filtration, spraying, hot air drying, etc., including our unique rotating basket, which moves parts through the nodes of increased ultrasonic intensity and removes trapped air or debris from blind holes and internal bores. With our precision timing and temperature controls the strictest cleaning requirements can be met.


AiR KNIFE CLEANING SYSTEMS Paxton Products w w w.paxto np roducts, corn Each Paxton Air Knife System is custom designed to the blow-off cleaning or drying requirement, and backed with a 100% Performance Guarantee. The air knives' uniform sheet of high-velocity air quickly clears debris or sheers off moisture at product speeds of up to 1,000 fpm. At the heart of each air knife system is the high-performance Paxton blower. Compact in design, these centrifugal blowers deliver clean, dry, oil-free air.


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UL1MASONIC ~ VAPOR DEGREASER Forward Technology www.forwardtech.com This compact one-sump ultrasonic immersion vapor degreaser is designed to safely employ all of today's nonflammable and EPA-approved solvents. It is offered in manual and automated designs and configured with the latest technology for economical operation. Parts can be precision cleaned and dried using PLC controlled cleaning cycles. Crest's Martin Walter TM enhanced ceramic ultrasonics are offered in 40-, 58-, 132-, or 192- kHz frequencies. Solvent and labor saving options include an automated basket lift and cover. The unit is completely portable for the flexibility of cell cleaning within the manufacturing site.


HIGH-POWER ULTRASONIC CLEANING EQUIPMENT PowerSonics LLC www.powersonics.com PowerSonics manufactures high-power ultrasonic cleaning equipment as simple as a single modular tank, which can be made into a complete automated console; or as extensive as completely turnkey systems with 750-gal tanks or larger. Besides batch cleaning systems, filtration, and process control, PowerSonics has in-line continuous production systems. TunnelSonics, shown here, and PoweRZone ultrasonically clean individ- ual parts on high-production-rate lines or continuous product, respectively.


PARTS WASHER RECYCLING SYSTEM Ransohoff Inc. www.ransohoff.com The patent pending PRO-SEP Ultra unit is a fully integrated, point of use aqueous parts washer recycling sys- tern that is designed to significantly extend cleaning solution life and greatly minimize solution haul-away and machine maintenance expense while ensuring opti- mal performance in part cleanliness quality and consis- tency. The PRO-SEP Ultra has a highly effective free oil control and removal capability and an optimally integrated innovative ultrafilic ultra-filtration membrane for emulsified oil and fine particulate removal. Also included is an in-line reverse osmosis (R/O) membrane, which provides R/O quality water for make-up to the parts cleaning system, which further enhances this process. This unique combination of free oil control, emulsified oil/fine particulate removal and R/O water treatment affords significant cost savings in the operation of your parts washer in chemicals, waste removal, labor, and energy, while providing improved quality and more consistent part cleanliness results. Circle 178 on reader information card

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INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT SYSTEMS Therma- Tron-X Inc. www. therma-tron-x.com Complete pre t rea tment systems may comprise cleaning, pickling, conversion coating, sealing, and counterflowing reverse osmosis water rinse stages. They can be included as part of a complete coating system or integrated into a component system via enclosed power-and-free or continuous I-beam conveyors. Custom-designed systems are available in spray and immersion configurations. Optional water conditioning equipment manufactures purified plant water for quality finishing, while cleaners, baths, and rinses are recycled to greatly prolong their operational lives.


UTILITY ULTRASONIC CLEANING SYSTEMS Blue Wave Ultrasonics www.bluewaveinc.com Blue Wave Ultrasonics' Utility Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems are ideal for cleaning larger workloads. Ideal applications include removal of machining residues and buffing/polishing compounds prior to plat ing and coating lines. Standard models are available from 20 to 250 gal, and virtually any size tank can be configured to meet customer-specific needs. Available features include heat, filtration, and surface skimming system. Blue Wave is the only manufacturer in the industry to utilize zero-spaced, silver-brazed magnetostr ict ive t ransducers with sweep frequency generator technology. This combination is the ul t imate in ultrasonic cleaning technology, providing more effective cleaning while providing years of trouble-free service.


INDUSTRIAL WASHER Miele Inc. www.miele.com Miele is a leading manufac turer of industr ial parts washers. Aqueous cleaning processes are ideal for removing grease, dust, and lapping agents at the end of production or before lacquering, galvanizing, or finishing. Thorough cleaning and drying is needed prior to the application of coatings to metal cutting tools and drill bits. Even interiors in hollow cutting tools can be easily cleaning using direct injection. The Miele IR 6001 sys- tern is equipped to easily accomplish these tasks.


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AOUEOUS PARTS WASHER Cuda Cleaning Systems www.cudausa.com Cuda Cleaning Systems has introduced a new single- stage, conveyor parts washer ideal for constant cleaning of parts in an assembly line. The Mini-Max pass- through parts washer features a 16-in. wide steel conveyor belt that carries the parts through a wash tunnel where parts are blasted with hot water spray from a 360 ° spray manifold. The conveyor belt, made of I x i in. flat wire mesh, can be adjusted to move at a speed of up to 8 fpm. Parts are always within 10 in. of the spray nozzles for cleaning impact, the Mini-Max is ETL safety certified and has an automatic water fill system for pro- tection against low water levels in the wash tank. Circle 182 on reader information card

ON-THE-SPOT CLEANING Graymills Corp. www.graymills.com For convenient, on-the-spot cleaning in maintenance or repair applications, the DH436 or DH536 are perfect choices. Sink- and drum-style reservoir, constructed of industrial-strength thermoplastic, provide light-weight, yet rugged quality for years of service. Safety package includes a ground fault circuit interrupter, low-level fluid control, and pilot light to indicate heater function. The electromechanical power module is solid state insuring greater reliability. Pump delivers 300 gph of heated, aqueous cleaning fluid. Both models have wide stables bases that support a 300-1b parts load in a 36 x 22 x 9 in. tank. Thirty-gal cleaning solution capacity minimizes frequency of change outs.


ROBOTIC PARTS WASHER Globetec International Inc. www.globetec.com The new OGA High-Pressure Robotic Parts Cleaning System features a 6-axis-articulating robot in a fully enclosed structure. The robot is able to follow pro- grammed commands using heated aqueous solutions followed by a drying cycle and utilizing a variety of automatically changed nozzles to effectively clean a variety of complex or difficult-to-clean parts. Environmental impact is minimized by the rugged sheet metal enclo- sure that allows recovery of all mist, solution, and removed particles from the cleaning process. Total flexibility to clean hard-to-reach areas, such as deep bores, channels, pockets, recessed areas, etc. dramatically reduces failure rates due to contamination left over from the machining process. Circle 184 on reader information card

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ULTRASONIC CLEANING SYSTEM TELSONIC Ultrasonics Inc. www.telsonicusa.com The Tube Resonator is a unique ultrasonic cleaning device that generates a multidirectional field of ultrasonic vibrations throughout the liquid in any cleaning tank. The Tube Resonator is available in power ratings up to 3,000 W and lengths ranging from 9 to 70 in. It is a portable and module system and can easily be mounted in an existing cleaning tank to provide the power of ultrasonics to an existing cleaning process. Circle 185 on reader information card

AOUEOUS CLEANING SYSTEM Infratrol Mfg. Corp. www.infratrol.com The Infratrol multi-stage cleaning system is designed to replace the solvent degreaser system. This automated aqueous cleaning system uses work baskets to transport the parts through the wash, rinse, and drying stages. For cleaning, the work baskets with parts are immersed (to get to hard-to-reach areas) and agitated in the aqueous cleaning solution. Then they are spray rinsed with the same solution to remove any redeposited oils from the parts. After cleaning the parts pass through a dry- off oven. Each system is designed around a work basket size to suit your parts and production requirements and designed for use with one operator.


VAPOR DEGREASING SYSTEMS Thermal Equipment Corp. (TEC) www.thermaIequipment.com TEC is the manufacturer of Baron-Blakeslee vapor degreasing systems. All units are manufactured with solvent conservation in mind to meet current EPA and NESHAP regulations. We offer many different sizes and configurations to fit all your solvent cleaning needs whether it be with vapor only, liquid immersion, super heated vapor zones, ultrasonic, and conveyorized. TEC also offers distillation and carbon adsorption systems to further reduce waste solvents. Circle 187 on reader information card

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