Industrial Heating articles from October 2006

Industrial Heating archives from October 2006

Gas pains?(EDITORIAL)(economic aspects of gas industry)(Editorial)
October 1, 2006... Believe it or not, winter is almost upon us! As I considered October's editorial, my mind went to late last year when natural-gas prices went through the roof. Needless to say, this had an impact on most of us in the industry. Will we have a...

Economic indicators.
October 1, 2006... Economic Indicators as compiled by Industrial Heating for the Thermal Processing Industry Values above 50 indicate growth or increase. Values below 50 indicate contraction or decrease. To participate in this survey, please contact Doug...

Exorcising Medicare's demons.(FEDERAL TRIANGLE)
October 1, 2006... Medicare Meets Mephistopheles by David A. Hyman is as funny, frightening and informative as anything I have read in ages. It is written from the perspective of the fool who sold his soul to the Devil for knowledge and power but instead became...

The embrittlement phenomena in hardened & tempered steel.(THE HEAT TREAT DOCTOR)
October 1, 2006... While the end-use application of a component dictates its heat treatment, as heat treaters we know that we must achieve a delicate balance between the properties of strength and ductility. Nowhere is this fine line more evident than in the...

Leadership and bureaucracy in a new era of environmental protection.(ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY ISSUES)
October 1, 2006... The United States Environmental Protection Agency continues to struggle to find their role and purpose. As they begin thinking about the future, there are lessons to be learned. "People have difficulties with bureaucracy. This is true for...

Eurotherm, Inc.: focusing on providing heat-treat solutions.(IHEA PROFILE)
October 1, 2006... Whether you noticed it or not, Eurotherm has been changing over the past year. The company, who makes Leesburg, Va., its U.S. headquarters, is moving from being a general-product supplier to an industry-specific solutions supplier. ...

Process Heating Assessment training seminars.(IHEA PROFILE)
October 1, 2006... DOE PHAST Specialist Qualification Seminars, Nov. 7-9, 2006 Southern California Gas Company This course includes an introduction to process heating and process-heating equipment such as furnaces, dryers, ovens, heaters and kilns...

Sun Steel Treating Inc.: Ionitriding[R] and salt bath hardening services.
October 1, 2006... When you've been in business as long as Sun Steel Treating, you're bound to specialize in something. Sun Steel Treating does, and they've got the registered trademark to prove it. Ionitriding[R] is a diffusion-based, wear-resistant,...

Putting teeth into cutting.(NOW YOU KNOW)
October 1, 2006... Consider the simple saw. As you ponder it, you realize that although we take saws for granted, they may not be as simple as they seem. There are a variety of different types of saws used for various functions. The basic categories are handsaws...

Vacuum furnaces.(Installations)
October 1, 2006... G-M Enterprises (Corona, Calif.) has received several orders for vacuum furnaces. G-M has two HVF 501-SFQ furnaces (one 6-bar and one 10-bar), one G-M Model HVF 701-B 2-bar furnace and three G-M Model VVF 202-B 2-bar bottom-loading vertical...

Roller hearth furnace.(Installations)
October 1, 2006... SECO/WARWICK (Meadville, Pa.) sold a roller hearth annealing furnace system to Gulf States Tube LTD. The furnace system will be used to process 10,000 pounds per hour of 1-inch-diamter tubing to increase production at Gulf State's Texas...

TurboTreater.(Installations)
October 1, 2006... Ipsen International supplied an Abar Ipsen Vacuum Furnace TurboTreater to Metals-India. The furnace features AvaC (Acetylene Vacuum Carburizing) technology. It has a quench pressure of up to 12-bar and a maximum temperature of 2399[degrees]F...

Munition treatment unit.(Installations)
October 1, 2006... Abbott Furnace Company (St. Marys, Pa.) completed the build and test of its first Munitions Treatment Unit, designed to safely neutralize artillery shells and mortars containing chemical agent. Using Abbott's continuous belt furnace technology,...

Car bottom furnace.(Installations)
October 1, 2006... Can-Eng Furnace Ltd. (Niagara Falls, N.Y.) completed the installation of a 120-metric-ton ingot and bar annealing car bottom furnace for ISTIL (International Steel and Tube Industries Ltd.) in Donetsk, Ukraine. The furnace system will be...

Annealing furnace.(Installations)
October 1, 2006... Consolidated Engineering Company (Kennesaw, Ga.) will manufacture and install an aluminum-wire annealing furnace for Southwire's Hawesville, Ky., production facility. This furnace will increase the facility's annealing capacity by 14 spools of...

Furnace line.(Installations)
October 1, 2006... Centorr Vacuum Industries (Nashua, N.H.) has expanded its furnace offering for the Metal Injection Molding market with the introduction of a new line of Modular MIM-Vac[TM] custom metal hot zone furnaces. One unit was sold to a European metals...

Vacuum degasser.(Installations)
October 1, 2006... Core Furnace Systems (Coraopolis, Pa.) has been contracted to engineer, supply and commission the major equipment for a 160-ton twin-tank vacuum degasser at IPSCO's Montpelier, Iowa, facility. The main features of the vacuum degasser facility...

Horizontal vacuum furnace.(Installations)
October 1, 2006... Solar Atmospheres Manufacturing (Souderton, Pa.) received an order for a horizontal vacuum furnace from The LSW Group Pty. Ltd. in Bankstown, Australia. The furnace's operating temperature will be at a maximum of 2500[degrees]F with a work zone...

Heavy beam and section mill.(Installations)
October 1, 2006... SMS Meer (Germany), together with Hebei Jinxi Iron & Steel Company Ltd., has put a heavy beam and section mill into operation in Hebei Province, China. The mill has an annual capacity of one million tons. The mill is comprised of a horizontal...

Furnace system.(Installations)
October 1, 2006... Techint Goodfellow Technologies (Mississauga, Ontario) commissioned two Goodfellow EFSOP[TM] (Expert Furnace System Optimization Process) systems at two separate locations in South Africa. Goodfellow EFSOP[TM] technology is a leading...

Controls and software.(Installations)
October 1, 2006... Super Systems (Cincinnati, Ohio) supplied controls and software that were successfully implemented by Barnes Aerospace to provide its vacuum heat-treat department with a control solution at its West Chester, Ohio, facility. Barnes Aerospace is...

Computer control system.(Installations)
October 1, 2006... Bricmont, Inc. (Canonsburg, Pa.) was awarded a contract to supply a computer control system for use at Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. The system was to be installed on an existing 10-zone walking beam furnace in Raigarh, India. Supply included the...

MAT sublicenses offered.(Business News)
October 1, 2006... Ceralink Inc., a materials engineering and commercialization company, is offering Microwave Assist Technology (MAT) sublicenses to materials and furnace manufacturers in North America. MAT is a patented technology that decreases furnace cycle...

Torrance Heat Treating purchased.(Business News)
October 1, 2006... Lone Star Heat Treating Co. Ltd. (Houston, Texas) purchased the ownership and assets of Torrance Heat Treating, Inc. from Walter J. Cristal. The new company will operate under the name Torrance Heat Treating, LLC. www.torranceheattreating.com...

Alfe receives ISO/TS registration.(Business News)
October 1, 2006... Alfe Heat Treating (Fort Wayne, Ind.) announced its facility in Wabash, Ind., received ISO/TS 16949 registration. ISO/TS registration ensures that the production and quality systems in place are ready to meet the expectations of all domestic...

June Steel shipments significantly above June 2005.(Association News)
October 1, 2006... According to a report from the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), U.S. steel mills shipped 9.74 million net tons in June 2006. Those numbers reflect and 18.3% increase from the 8.23 million net tons shipped in June 2005. ...

World crude steel production on the rise.(Association News)
October 1, 2006... According to the International Iron and Steel Institute, world crude steel production for the 62 countries reporting was 103.6 million metric tons in July 2006, 14.8% higher than July 2005. Excluding China, world production rose 11.2% compared...

Aerospace orders, shipments on record pace.(Association News)
October 1, 2006... According to statistics compiled by the Aerospace Industries Association's Aerospace Research Center, aerospace industry shipments totaled $88 billion in the first six months of 2006, on pace to total $177 billion for the year, which would beat...

July 2006 sales for Metal Treating Industry rise 9.2%.(MTI News)
October 1, 2006... July 2006 sales totaled $65.8 million, outperforming July 2005 sales by 9.2%, according to the Metal Treating Institute (Jacksonville Beach, Fla.). For the year to date, sales are $515.5 million, an increase of 9.9% over 2005's total of $469...

Industry events.(Calendar)
October 1, 2006... OCTOBER 15-18 MS & T '06: Materials Science & Technology Conference and Exhibition, Cincinnati, Ohio; tel: 724-776-9000; e-mail: mgtserv@tms.org; web: www.matscitech.org. 16-19 Aluminum Processing Furnace Seminar, Holiday Inn Express,...

NDIR as a tool for higher quality atmosphere heat treating: choices exist for the analysis of carburizing furnace atmospheres. Each option has its pros and cons. Non-dispersive Infrared (NDIR) systems comprise one of those options, but NDIR offers several choices as these systems balance economy and accuracy.(Process Control & Instrumentation)
October 1, 2006... Traditional high-reliability atmosphere carburizing has many tools in the box to produce high-quality parts. This includes oxygen sensors, dewpointers, shim stock analysis and NDIR (Non-dispersive Infrared) systems. Oxygen Sensor The...

Fastener furnaces 101.(Heat Treating)
October 1, 2006... Behold the lowly fastener. Be it a commodity cap screw or a highly specialized stud for an automotive application, these items are absolutely critical, ubiquitous, and must be cost effectively manufactured to exacting specifications. Processing...

Low ionization plasma sources for enhanced aluminum processing for energy savings, environmental benefit and increased productivity.(Industrial Gases/Combustion)
October 1, 2006... Low ionization plasma melting of aluminum is shown to be effective due to the speed of melting and the highly effective nature of the process. Additionally, the input power is low as compared to the alternatives, and it produces no noise and no...

Converting your process to alternative renewable fuels.(Industrial Gases/Combustion)
October 1, 2006... Renewable fuels have long had a "green" characteristic associated with the environmental benefits of their use. With the rising cost of fossil fuel, renewable fuels now show a green economic benefit by lowering operating costs in industrial...

The challenge of holding tight Rockwell test result tolerances.(Materials Characterization & Testing)
October 1, 2006... Manufacturers sometimes impose tight Rockwell hardness specifications on themselves in an attempt to improve quality. Other times heat treaters are asked by customers to meet tightly controlled limits such as +/-1.0 Rockwell point. Are these...

Materials Characterization & Testing Buyers Guide.
October 1, 2006... Welcome to the 5th Annual Materials Characterization & Testing Buyers Guide, both in print and online at www.industrialheating.com/testingbuyersguide. If you are looking to purchase characterization and/or testing equipment for your production...

Series RMA temperature recorder: Athena Controls.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... Microprocessor-based, single-zone controller (ATH0413-06) features an easy-to-use keypad, two LED displays, and discrete indicators for heat output, alarm, degree F/C indication, manual and closed loop mode. Added features include burnpless...

Instrumentation and controls: BOC Edwards.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... The Active Digital Controller combined with Active Wide Range Gauge provides a simple means of monitoring and controlling process vacuum in a range of applications from atmosphere to [10.sup.-9] mbar. The ADC automatically recognizes compatible...

Temperature measurement instruments: Chino Works America Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... Chino Works America Inc., specialist in temperature measurement, control and recording. Instruments include non contact infrared sensors, non contact moisture and thickness measurement, analog, digital and paperless recorders, one set point and...

PMA controllers: Danaher Industrial Controls.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... Experts in the Heat Treat Industry for over 75 years, PMA brings innovation and features unmatched worldwide. Everything from temperature control to complete machine automation, we have a solution to meet your application needs. See more detail...

Temperature trending thermometer: E Instruments Group.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... When used in combination with the LogMan Software, the Rayomatic 10 thermometer becomes a compact and versatile non-contact temperature measurement system. Communicating via RS 232, the software can provide trending and storage on your personal...

PID controller: Eurotherm.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... Eurotherm's latest Din-Rail Mount system is called the Mini8[TM]. This 8 loop PID controller can serve as a 32 input Data Acquisition system. The Mini8 integrates seamlessly with PLCs, intelligent displays and supervisory software to create...

Process instrumentation & plant automation solutions: Process Electronic.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... Full range of sensors and controllers for carburizing, nitriding, and nitrocarburizing processes. Also the Protherm 9800, for plant supervision and automation: production planning, material flow, process control, process simulation to quality...

Data logger: Super Systems, Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... Developed for harsh environments, the SDS 8020/SDS 8040 data logger is the latest in hardware and software technology for portable data acquisition. With operator-friendly interface and software utilities, a reporting platform compliant with...

PLC + PID controller: Yokogawa Corporation of America.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... With the new 4-loop PID module for the FA-M3 multi-controller, configuring temperature loops is as simple as using single loop controllers. No ladder Programming is required to create PID algorithms, only a simple software tool to configure...

Insulating board: BNZ Materials, Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... New data sheet describes the OxyFuel Stop board for your fuel gas cylinder cart. Withstands extreme heat, fire and flame. Retro-fits existing carts. Fulfills OSHA requirements and is easy to install. OxyFuel Stop meets: O:SHA 1910.253 (b) (4)...

Infrared thermocouples: Exergen Industrial Division.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... When SIZE MATTERS, look at the Exergen micro IRt/cs. These self-powered Infrared Thermocouples will match K t/cs at specific ranges, or add to amplifiers, t/c transmitters, or Smart transmitters for full linear plug and play capability with the...

Thermocouples: Nanmac Corp.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... Tungsten-coated, molybdenum-sheathed A12D series thermocouples for graphite environments last several months at temperatures over 2000[degrees]C. Tungsten-coated thermocouples protect the molybdenum sheath from the harsh graphite environment,...

Kiln support beams: Saint-Gobain Ceramics, Structural Ceramics, Hexoloy[R].(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... Literature details Hexoloy[R] Sa silicon carbide kiln support beams and tile, which offer true low mass design potential for high temperature furnace applications. Hexoloy SiC's excellent strength allows for reduction of beam cross section by...

Thermal insulation: ZIRCAR Ceramics Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... Contact ZIRCAR Ceramics Inc. for high temperature thermal insulation and high performance heating element products. Rigid and flexible forms of alumina, alumina-silica and NON RCF fiber insulation materials. Resistance wire and MOSI2 heating...

Ceramic-ceramic composite materials: ZIRCAR Refractory Composites, Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... ZIRCAR Refractory Composites, Inc. produces a comprehensive line of advanced high performance ceramic-ceramic composite materials and related products. Our materials are used around the world in the most demanding thermal, structural and...

Induction heating systems: Ajax TOCCO Magnethermic Corporation.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... Ajax TOCCO Magnethermic Corporation is a world leader in the induction heating, melting and forging industries. Our proven applications include brazing, annealing, hardening, tempering, seam annealing, shrink fitting, curing, forging and...

Induction heating: Pillar Induction Company.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... Our wide range of industry experience includes applications such as heat treating, melting, brazing, soldering, bonding, and many others. Worldwide sales and service offices. Pillar Induction Company, 21905 Gateway Road, Brookfield, WI 53045;...

PURIFIRE[R] process Mgt. system: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... The PURIFIRE[R] system can track and record data from numerous points throughout an operation. Data can be used to help reduce production costs and improve product consistency and quality. The system allows access to real-time process data,...

Metallographic equipment: Buehler.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... The new Delta[R] Manual Abrasive Cutter provides industrial strength with simple and reliable operation. Features a large blade capacity, heavy-duty motor, steel cabinetry floor stand, fiberglass hood and easy to use controls. The manual...

Walking beam furnace: Can-Eng.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... Can-Eng's Walking Beam Furnace lines heat treat up to 20,000 lbs per hour of both symmetrical and non-symmetrical parts. Whether you are heat treating leaf springs, snowplow blades, lift truck forks or custom profiles, CAN-ENG will help you get...

Vacuum furnaces: Centorr/Vacuum Industries.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... Furnace expansion for the Metal Injection Molding market with the introduction of new MIM-Vac 'M' line of custom metal hot zone furnaces. The MIM-Vac M has a number of improvements including a modular design for easy setup, access, and...

Vacuum furnace selection guide: G-M Enterprises.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... An (8) eight page full color handout for prospective furnace buyers. The handout is a checklist of considerations when purchasing a new vacuum furnace. Please call for our "Guide to the Selection of Vacuum Furnaces", Phone: 951-340-4646. ...

Castings and fabrications: Great Lakes Industrial Solutions, Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... GLIS has quickly become one of the Best Quality Partners to the steel mills and heat treat industries for heat and corrosion-resistant castings and fabrications. GLIS is the newest single-source manufacturer of centrifugal castings, static...

InductoScan[R] system: Inductoheat[R], an Inductotherm Group Co.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... This machine uses a standardized modular design providing flexibility in control, operation and maintenance. This innovative modular approach uses individual power modules that can be added or subtracted based on the application. InductoScan[R]...

Thermal processing technology: Ipsen International.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... Issue No. 2.2005 of Ipsen-On-Top incorporates four papers on thermal processing technology and PVD coating equipment. Log onto www.ipsen-intl.com to read about (1) advances in thermo-chemical diffusion processes; (2) improving tool life with...

Airtorch[TM] system: MHI Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... The comprehensive Airtorch[TM] Handbook offers detailed information regarding MHI's vast line of process air/gas tools. The Airtorch[TM] line offers the highest exit temperatures up to 1500[degrees]C. All models are energy efficient &...

Laboratory catalog: Nabertherm.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... New Laboratory catalog features more than 200 standard ovens and furnaces for every temperature range from 30 to 3000[degrees]C and from normal to special atmospheres. Nabertherm offers a full range of industrial furnaces for Heat Treatment,...

Computer upgrade for microhardness testers: NewAge Instruments.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... With a NewAge CAMS[R], you can upgrade your microhardness tester with a computer for faster and more accurate testing. Optional manual or motorized XY tablesand automatic focus capabilities are available for automatic case depth testing. CAMS...

Hardness Testing Equipment: Proceq USA.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... New Hardness Testing Equipment. Proceq USA is pleased to announce the new Impact Device S for use with the EQUOtip 2 portable hardness tester.-The new Impact Device S shows 10 times better wear than the Impact Device D at less than twice the...

Noncontact thermometers: Raytek.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... Raytek has introduced a new brochure detailing the Marathon Series of infrared, non-contact thermometers designed for use in harsh operating environments. The Marathon Series is a high-performance family of products delivering superior...

Heat Treating Data Book: SECO/WARWICK Corp.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... SECO/WARWICK has published the 9th edition of its famous Heat Treating Data Book complete with updated tables and a new format. Customers may receive one copy free, two or more copies for $2.00 each. Visit www.secowarwick.com and click on "Heat...

Gas/Air Mix Monitors: Selas Heat Technology Co., LLC.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... Selas Qual-O-Rimeter Gas/Air Mix Monitors correct variations in fuel gas heating quality before they disturb temperature sensitive processes. They sense all combustion variables including gas/air ratio, composition and BTU content of the gas,...

Induction heating equipment: Superior Induction Company.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... Superior Induction is dedicated to offering its customers quality induction-heating equipment at a very affordable price. All of our solid-state induction heating equipment uses the highest quality components from the 3 kW model all the way up...

Thermal processing systems: Surface Combustion, Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... Brochure introduces our company, as well as our overall capabilities in providing one of the most diverse product offerings in the thermal processing industry. Our capabilities also include a wide array of aftermarket services and support...

Industrial ovens: TPS, Blue M Division.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... Brochure provides an overview of bench, conveyor, cabinet, laboratory, top-loading and truck ovens, each available in an array of standard sizes and custom configurations. Temperature uniformity, airflow and how to specify your new oven are...

Rockwell Hardness Tester: United Testing System, Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... First to produce a Processor Controlled, no weights Hardness Tester. Automatic testing on all 30 Rockwell scales including plastics and carbide. Standard and custom sizes. Call us at: 800-765-9997; www.tensiletest.com. [ILLUSTRATION...

Vacuum valves: Vacuum Research Corp.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... Vacuum valves with port sizes up to 24-in. ANSI, or 600 mm ISO, electric motor or electro-pneumatic actuators. Three position or full throttle positioning with PID control. Aluminum or stainless steel bodies and gates. Special ports for gauges...

Hand-held dewpoint meter: Vaisala.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... Designed for industrial spot-checking applications, measuring dewpoint to-60[degrees]C, the DM70 features a graphical user interface, data logging, analog output and an optional sample pump. It measures pressurized processes up to 300 psig,...

Hardness testers accessory catalog: Wilson Instruments.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... Wilson Instruments introduces the 2nd edition of its Hardness Testing Accessories catalog. This catalog contains detailed descriptions, photos, and specifications of accessories ranging from test blocks and anvils to jominy fixtures and x-y...

For FREE brochures from this month's advertisers, visit www.IHadinfo.cc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2006... Literature Showcase listings are FREE to all advertisers in the issue that pertains to their products area. A four-color Literature Showcase can also be purchased for the production cost of $695. For more information, contact Susan Heinauer at...

Innovations in control technology: the PMA controller range.(LITERATURE FEATURE)
October 1, 2006... PMA--A Danaher Company has released a 12-page, color brochure detailing its complete line of controllers. In more than 75 years of business, PMA has established itself as a leader in closed loop control. This brochure first takes a look at...

Blast cabinet: Guyson.(PRODUCT REVIEWS)
October 1, 2006... Guyson's Model SBP-40 blast system can be comfortably and productively used by a seated operator. It can be equipped for use with a variety of media for work such as deburring, deflashing, descaling, cosmetic finishing or technical surface...

Alumina ceramic composite: ZIRCAR Refractory Composites.(PRODUCT REVIEWS)
October 1, 2006... Sheet Board Type RS-1200 is a high-strength composite designed for use as thermo-mechanical and electrical insulation in applications with temperatures as high as 2372[degrees]F (1300[degrees]C). RS-1200 is a combination of strong reinforcing...

Headless Probe: Marathon Sensors Inc.(PRODUCT REVIEWS)
October 1, 2006... Marathon Sensors Inc. introduces the Headless Probe for atmosphere heat treating. The Headless Probe is based upon Marathon's acclaimed Carbonseer--a reliable oxygen probe used in atmosphere heat treating. The difference between the two probes...

Management software: Yokogawa.(PRODUCT REVIEWS)
October 1, 2006... Yokogawa has released an upgrade of its Plant Resource Manager (PRM). PRM R3 is a key component of Yokogawa's Asset Excellence suite that integrates and manages maintenance information from field instruments, monitors online conditions and...

Portable scanner: Newage Testing Instruments.(PRODUCT REVIEWS)
October 1, 2006... Newage Testing Instruments released the B.O.S.S.[R] model OS300-WT3 Brinell Optical Scanning System for automatic measurement of Brinell impressions. This instrument combines all the Brinell-measurement-accuracy capabilities of larger systems,...

Auxiliary Heating System: Eclipse.(PRODUCT REVIEWS)
October 1, 2006... Eclipse's Float Fire Auxiliary Heating System was designed to remedy problems inherent to the tin bath heating process. In a typical Float Fire system installation, four Eclipse AutoRecupe Ultra single-ended recuperative bas burners are set up...

Air-to-Air recovery: Des Champs Technologies.(PRODUCT REVIEWS)
October 1, 2006... Z-Duct plate heat exchangers provide complete separation between airstreams. The units are counter-flow modular design with removable clean-out panels that ease access to the heat-transfer medium for inspection and cleaning. [ILLUSTRATION...