Industrial Paint & Powder articles from June 2000

Industrial Paint & Powder archives from June 2000

COATINGS R&D NOTEBOOK.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Understanding Surfactants Why do some surfactants reduce cratering at low levels and reduce adhesion at slightly higher levels? Surfactants are "surface-active agents," in other words, they interact with surfaces. In general,...

EDITOR'S VIEW.(paint supplier/customer communication)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
June 1, 2000... Clear Communication Is More Than Just Talk If I were to ask most industry professionals if they know how to talk, they'd answer, "Of course." And if I were to ask them if they know how to communicate, I'm guessing their answers would be...

Eastman Chemical to Buy McWorter Technologies.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... The boards of directors of Eastman Chemical Co (Kingsport TN) and McWhorter Technologies Inc. (Carpentersville, IL) have given the nod for a merger of the two companies. Under the terms of the agreement, Tartan Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary...

RadTech Show Sets New Records.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... Attendees and exhibitors alike turned out in record-breaking numbers for RadTech 2000, held in Baltimore, April 9 to 12. More than 2.800 people attended the biennial UV/EB industry conference and exhibition sponsored by RadTech International...

Wood Fair Covers Coatings Technologies.
June 1, 2000... The International Woodworking Fair, scheduled for August 24 to 27 in Atlanta, wilt feature several coatings-related, conference topics. "Water-based Finishing for the Small- to Medium-Sized Shop" and "Powder Coatings for Wood" will each include...

Demand for Epoxy Resins Continues to Grow.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... The demand for epoxy resins in North American is forecast to increase approximately 8% per year, reaching 690 million pounds valued at $1.4 billion in 2004. More than half of the total projected demand in 2004 will be used in formulating...

OSHA Holds Public Hearings.(on ergonomics standard)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... OSHA (Washington) held a public hearing from April 24 to May 3 at the Mark Hatfield Court House in Portland, OR, on the agency s sweeping ergonomics proposal. The hearings began in Washington in mid March and started in Chicago on April 11. ...

LEPC Undertakes New Research.(Low Emissions Paint Consortium)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... The Low Emissions Paint Consortium (LEPC), the Big Three's joint research effort under the auspices of USCAR, is studying two new areas of research: powder slurry clearcoats and color-keyed powder primers. These two technologies are being added...

DuPont Continues Coatings Business Restructuring.(DuPont Performance Coatings)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... As part of its strategy to consolidate business assets and eliminate redundancies associated with its 1999 acquisition of Herberts, DuPont Performance Coatings (Wilmington, DE) plans to eliminate 900 positions, mainly through the consolidation...

ExxonMobil Donates coatings Patents to University.(Eastern Michigan University)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... ExxonMobil Chemical Co. (Houston) will donate more than 20 U.S. coatings patents to Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) to develop new technologies at the university's Coatings Research Institute. Also included in the donation are more...

United Catalysts Changes Name.(to Sud-Chemie Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... United Catalysts Inc. (Louisville, KY) is changing its name to Sud-Chemie Inc., adopting the name of its parent company, Sud-Chemie AG (Munich, Germany). Sud-Chemie makes catalysts, adsorbents and additives. It operates more than 60 production...

Columbian Chemicals Increases Stake in Joint Venture.(Columbian Carbon Japan)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... Columbian Chemicals Co. (Atlanta) has acquired a majority ownership and operations control of Columbian Carbon Japan. Columbian Chemicals now controls 68%, while its partner, D.P. Shokai, controls the remaining 32%. Elsewhere in Asia,...

Demand for Metal Finishing Chemicals on the Rise.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... U.S. demand for metal-finishing chemicals is expected to increase 5% annually, becoming a $2.2 billion market in 2003, according to a new study from The Freedonia Group (Cleveland). Aerospace and motor-vehicle applications will offer growth...

Mergers & Aquisitions.(Behr Systems Inc.)(Alstom Paint Automation)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... The merger of Alstom Paint Automation and the robotics holdings of Behr Systems Inc. has created Durr Robotics Inc. (Rochester Hills. MI). The newly formed company will offer robotic paint and sealer systems for the North American automotive...

Partnerships and Alliances.(Mankiewicz Coatings's joint venture with U.S. Paint Corp.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Mankiewicz Coatings (Hamburg, Germany) and U.S. Paint Corp. (St. Louis) have formed a joint-venture company called Quadrant Coatings LLC. The new company will utilize coating technologies developed and commercialized by Mankiewicz in Europe and...

New Facilities & Expansions.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... Midwest Products Finishing Inc. (Ottawa Lake, MI) is constructing a $7 million, two-phase expansion of its custom coating business. The first phase will provide a new 70,000-square-foot building, and a second state-of-the-art E-coat system....

ISO/QS Certifications.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Centria's Cambridge, OH, plant, ISO 9002, for coating, embossing and slitting metal coils. New Philadelphia, OH, plant of BelzDearborn, QS 9000, for four metal-finishing products used in the automotive industry.

Publications.(Review)
June 1, 2000... For those interested in the manufacturing or processing of coatings from a European perspective, the European Coatings Handbook might be a good start. The book takes a comprehensive look at coatings technologies available today and steps...

Association News.
June 1, 2000... The Powder Coating Institute (Alexandria, VA) elected new officers at its annual meeting in May. Officers for 2000-2001 are: Jeff Wroblewski, H.B. Fuller, president; Marc Fooksman, ITW Gema, vice president; and Bruce Bryan, Sames Corp.,...

Awards.
June 1, 2000... Plasma Processes Inc. as been named Manufacturer of the Year in the small-company category by The Business Council of Alabama with the Alabama Technology Network. The company manufactures components and coatings for wear, corrosion, erosion and...

Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to RCRA Violation.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Luke Masenick of Raleigh, NC, pleaded guilty on March 31 to violating the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act by transporting paint and solvent wastes from a paint company to four sites in Macomb County, MI, one of which was near an...

EPA Asks Finishing Facilities to Limit DTC Use.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... EPA is encouraging metal finishers that use sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate (DTC) as a precipitant for metals in their wastewater treatment and pretreatment systems to exercise "extreme caution." The agency is also asking finishers to limit the...

Spray Guns Earn ETV Verification.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Three HVLP spray guns from DeVilbiss (Maumee, OH) have been verified by EPA's Environmental Technology Verification program. The JGHV-531-46FF, Gti and FinishLine HVLP spray guns have been officially recognized for their ability to reduce...

Bipartisan Bill Asks for Cost-Benefit Analysis of Air Rules.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Senator George Voinovich (R-OH) and Senator John Breaux (DLA) are cosponsoring a bill that would revise the Clean Air Act by requiring EPA to conduct risk assessment and cost-benefit analyses before issuing air quality standards. According to...

EPA Eyes Simpler Process for Deleting Sites From Superfund.(National Priorities List deletion process to be made more efficient)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... A new, simplified process for deleting sites from the National Priorities List is being tested by EPA. The proposed plan would save time and return clean sites to productive use more quickly. The streamlined process would allow the combination...

Court Knocks Down EPA Air Monitoring Guide.(United States. Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... A federal appeals court has unanimously ruled that by attempting to expand monitoring activities under the Glean Air Act by use of a guidance rather than a rule, EPA sidestepped its obligation to make major policy changes only through formal...

Elementis Specialties Awarded for Wastewater Compliance.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... For the second consecutive year, Elementis Specialties-Rheox (Highstown, NJ) has been presented with a Gold Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Compliance Award from the Missouri Water Environmental Association for the compliance efforts of its...

EPA Audit Policy and Small-Business Compliance Policy Is Revised.(United States. Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Revisions in EPA's self-disclosure policies were recently published in the Federal Register and became effective May 11. The revised policies allow the Agency to consider reduced or waived penalties for self-disclosed violations, provided the...

EPA Reaches Deal on Waste Rules.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... EPA has altered its stance on a set of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act rules for managing cleanup wastes after settling a lawsuit filed by the Environmental Defense Fund, the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Environmental...

U.S. Chemical Producers Argue EU's Proposed Restrictions Too Strict.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... U.S. chemical producers are criticizing a draft proposal by the European Union that would ban many uses of nonylphenol ethoxylates, a surfactant sometimes used to formulate coatings. At an Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development...

New Source Review Air Rule Leaves Room for Compromise.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... If approved, a proposal by the Clean Energy Group, a group of utilities that do not use coal-fired power plants, could leave some room for compromise in an upcoming final rule altering Clean Air Act new source review (NSR) requirements. EPA is...

Inspector General to Take a Closer Look at EPA Programs.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... EPA's Inspector General is creating a new program-evaluation unit to look more broadly at the environmental benefit of agency programs and to determine whether the agency is achieving congressional intent. Currently, the Inspector General...

Brighton Plants Earn Praise From Michigan Governor.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... The Brighton facility of March coatings Inc. and its affiliate, Sermacoat LLC, are the first metal finishers to be designated Michigan Clean Corporate Citizens by Governor John Engler. Specializing in the application of corrosion-resistant...

UV Puts New Light on VOC/HAP Reduction.
June 1, 2000... A switch to radiation-curable paints has helped a bleacher manufacturer meet environmental regulations for wood finishing. Hussey Seating Co. (North Berwick, ME) has moved to the front row when it comes to wood finishing. A switch to...

Piano Maker Finds a way to Beat the Dust.
June 1, 2000... Installing a new modular dust-collection system has helped Baldwin Piano improve the finish quality on its pianos and the air quality in its plant. At one time it was considered an essential showpiece for every upscale American parlor....

UV-Cure Powder Solves MDF Finishing Problem.(Triab, Stilexo, and DuPont Powder Coatings work closely together on new powder coating process)(Industry Overview)
June 1, 2000... No longer relegated to the lab, powder coating for wood is now a commercial reality. UV-cure powder coatings on wood have been the subject of extensive R&D for years. Now, they are the subject of a commercial success story for a...

The Cost of Application Inefficiency.(proper application control saves production costs and meets environmental standards)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Want a sure way to increase bottom-line profits? Improve your transfer efficiency and build efficiency. Application efficiency consists of three basic components: finish quality, transfer efficiency (TE) and build efficiency (BE). When all...

Understanding Aluminum Pigments.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Not every aluminum pigment is suitable for a particular coating. Learn the difference between leafing and nonleafing pigments. Aluminum pigments are increasingly used in coatings formulas to achieve outstanding visual effects and, in some...

Quindo Violet RV-6956.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Quindo Violet RV-6956, Magenta RV-6883 and Magenta RV-6858 organic quinacridone pigments are recommended for use in high-solids solventborne and waterborne coatings. The pigments exhibit clean violet and magenta undertones, respectively, and...

PC DB and PC S.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Afflair PC DB and PC S pearlescent Lustre pigments are designed for dry-blending into pigmented powder coatings. They reduce or eliminate problems in dispersion, separation, buildup, and puffing and spitting. The PC S pigments are specially...

Santa Fe Colors.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Santa Fe Colors mica-based special-effect pigments present as two distinct colors that shift with viewing angle. Each pigment has a dominant earth-tone characteristic and a specular reflection color in a complementary hue. The colors are...

Xtain L-44.(liquid tannin stain inhibitor - properties, usage)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... Xtain L-44 liquid tannin stain inhibitor imparts effective stain-blocking properties without the need for zinc oxide, improving package stability and shelf life of the coating. Substrate and inter-coat adhesion qualities can be maintained even...

HB-1064 Black natural iron oxide.(properties, usage)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... HB-1064 Black natural iron oxide offers the high tinting strength and dispersability characteristics normally reserved for synthetic iron oxides. It is recommended for use in applications where a distinctly blue undertone is desired.

Aquasil.(waterproofs aluminum pigments)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Aquasil inhibited aluminum pigments are designed to overcome aluminum's natural tendency to react with water in waterborne coatings. The pigments are compatible with a wide range of coatings vehicles and are recommended for use in architectural...

Better Pretreatment in Just Three Steps.(Phosphate cleaners and lower temperatures lead to cost savings)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Can you reduce the number of steps in a cleaning and phosphating process, lower the operating temperature of the pretreatment chemicals and still get the same performance that a conventional five-step program with multiple cleaning stages...

ROOBOL ON PAINTING.(Brief Article)(Column)
June 1, 2000... Clarifying Water Terms We've begun to look into switching over to a water-based paint. The more suppliers tell me about the different types, the more confused I get. What are simple definitions of water-soluble, water-emulsion,...

POWDER COATING WITH COLLINS.
June 1, 2000... Powder Containment A lot of powder is escaping from our powder booth. Could this be dangerous, and are there any laws about how much powder can escape from the booth? The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requires that a...

Filters Achieve High Particulate Removal.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... SL-45B dual-pocket powder collectors are designed to achieve high particulate arrestance with a low restriction to airflow. These collectors are suitable for use as secondary stage filters behind flat collectors. Application specific filtration...

Cartridge Filters Are Reusable.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Pulsator spun-bond polyester filter cartridges are both efficient and reusable. The cartridges' non-linting quality reduces rejects and rework. The cartridges use a low pulse pressure, which results in compressed-air savings and reduced noise...

Powder Booths Are Versatile.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... The FilterWall series of powder booths and cartridge collection systems offer both standard and custom configurations. The cartridge recovery and collection modules are available in 4,000, 6,000 and 8,000 cfm standard configurations as well as...

Collection System Captures Airborne Particles.(AirWall dust/powder collection system)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2000... The AirWall dust/powder collection system uses ductless filtration to isolate contaminants, pollutants, dust/powder, fumes and noise. It removes nearly 100% of submicron airborne particles. The modular design allows implementation of systems...

Spray System Simplifies Color Changes.(Spectrum Series powder spray system)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... The Spectrum Series powder spray system is designed to minimize powder-in-process, speed booth cleaning and provide fast powder-supply system changes. Benefits include reduced downtime, labor costs and material waste in multi-color powder...

Booths Made for Maximum Visibility.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Diamond Series powder booths feature a polycarbonate design that allows more light to enter the coating area, enhancing visibility. Booth walls are easy to clean and scratch-resistant. Cartridge filters are mounted horizontally and can be...

Control Module Powers Powder Equipment.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... The CRN 456 control module contains the GNM 100 power supply used to control the voltage and current output for a line of powder guns and bells. The power supply is microprocessor-based and can identify and differentiate the specific...

Filter Reduces Static Charge Buildup.(overview of StaticFlow)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... StaticFlow filter cartridge is designed to enhance dissipation of static charges in pleated bags and cartridges for dry powder processing. By connecting the conductive surfaces of the filter element, the design ensures continuity and a direct...

Powder Booth Is Self-Cleaning.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... The self-cleaning ABC powder booth system is designed for applications that require multiple color changes. The booth's construction ensures minimal powder deposits, as it continuously takes excess powder to the cyclone recovery unit to reduce...

Tribo Gun Coats Tight Areas.(Airstatic)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... The Airstatic tribo powder coating system is suitable for both large and small powder coating applications. The gun's electrostatic charge eliminates the need for a high voltage charging system. Benefits include improved deposition in tight...

Nonrecovery Powder Booths Contain Overspray.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Nonrecovery powder booths have a three-stage filter system that captures powder overspray. A pressure switch monitors the static pressure across the final filter stage, Booth panels are prepunched on 6-inch centers and can be assembled easily...

Masking Plugs Withstand High Temperatures.(ultrabake flangeless plugs)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Ultrabake flangeless plugs are color-coded and can withstand temperatures to 600[degrees]F. The plugs feature a tapered design and hollow core, and they are suitable for powder coating and E-coat applications. They can be used to mask threaded...

Wax Dispersion Enhances Gloss.(Micropersion 501)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Microspersion 501 aqueous dispersion combines polyethylene and PTFE polymers with emulsified waxes that have been dispersed at 35% wax solids. It provides good rub-resistance and hardness, along with en-hanced gloss retention. The dispersion's...

Electrostatic Gun Uses External Charge.(REA 9000W Probe)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... The REA 9000W Probe automatic electrostatic gun features an external-charging probe that allows application of waterborne coatings without isolating the paint supply. The 70-kilovolt charging voltage of the electrostatic air caps provides...

Color Plugs Simplify Sorting.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... All models in this line of colored silicon tapered plugs are made with a hollow center for easier insertion into larger parts. The plugs' color coding simplifies sorting. Clear plugs are also available.

3K Paint System Cuts Waste.(See-Spray)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... The See-Spray air-powered paint system automatically meters, mixes and sprays three-component waterborne, urethane or epoxy-based paints or primers. The system features three variable-ratio meter cylinders that can be independently adjusted and...

Colorants Deliver High Tint Strength.(AeroGlo)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... The small, uniform particle sizes of AeroGlo hyperdispersed fluorescent color concentrates result in high tint strength and improved coating uniformity, as well as lower formulating costs. The median particle size of this colorant is 1[mu] with...

Solvent Speeds Paint Cleanups.(BetaSolv)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... BetaSolv biodegradable, advanced emulsion cleaner removes uncured paint and paint films without the hazards of MEK, xylene, acetone and other volatile solvents. To remove buildup from paint pots, nozzles, spray guns and circulation equipment,...

2K Enamel Yields Smooth or Textured Finish.(Kem Aqua Hydralon T)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Kem Aqua Hydralon T two-component, water-reducible enamel can be applied as a smooth or textured finish. Applications include machine tools, castings, machinery, general metal and electronic cabinetry. The coating contains 2.8 pounds per gallon...

System Optimizes Solvent Recovery.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... This solvent recovery system recycles up to 95% of spent solvent, reducing solvent purchases and hazardous-waste removal costs. The electronically controlled system processes flammable and high-boiling-point solvents and is suitable for...

Light Stabilizer Improves Coating Durability.(Tinuvin 5000)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Tinuvin 5000 liquid light-stabilizer blends combine hydroxyphenyl benzotriazole UV absorders with hindered-amine light stabilizers to improve coating durability and performance in one step. All blends in the series are pumpable liquids, which...

Waterborne Coating With Near Zero VOCs.(Utra Aqualite)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Ultra Aqualite waterborne bake enamel has a VOC rating of less than 0.05 pound per gallon less water. The coating is suitable for direct-to-metal, high-volume OEM production-line applications. It exhibits good film property and durability. It...

Biocide Reduces Gel Formation.(Kathon LX 1400)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Kathon LX 1400 waterborne biocide for latex emulsions is formulated to reduce or eliminate gel formation normally associated with biocide addition. The biocide concentrate does not need to be prediluted, minimizing upstream water additions. The...

Compact Curing Lamp for Color Matching.(Portable 2 UV)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... The irradiator design of the Portable 2 UV curing system provides a 2-inch effective curing area and low heat buildup. The 9-by 6-inch detached irradiator weighs 5 pounds and is easy to position. A standard 6-foot power cable permits mobile...

Electric Cleanroom Oven Heats to 750[degrees]F.(model 836 class 100)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Model 836 Class 100 cleanroom oven uses 30-kilowatt Incoloy sheathed tubular heating elements to provide the maximum temperature of 750[degrees]F. A 1,000-cfm, 1.5-hp recirculating blower maintains horizontal airflow across the load. The oven...

UV/EB Resin Enhances Adhesion to Metal.(Ricacryl FX9901)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Ricacryl FX9901 UV/EB-curable liquid elastomer helps coatings adhere to nylon, glass, cold-rolled steel, bright aluminum, copper and other metals. Resin qualities include hardness and flexibility coupled with resistance to heat, chemicals and...

Single Unit Controls Viscosity/pH.(MP 2000 Series)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... The MP2000 Series can control viscosity with solvent additions and pH with amine additions. The unit monitors temperature or controls viscosity with ingredient additions and can be recalibrated while operational. It features simple operator...

Thickness Gauge Is Fully Automatic.(Quanix)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... QuaNix keyless coating-thickness gauge features a mobile, miniaturized radio control probe for measuring over all metals. The gauge operates without keys, buttons, menus, cables and connectors. It offers automatic zeroing and optimum handling.

Oven Profiler Helps Control Cure.(Temp-gard)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Temp-gard oven-temperature profiler measures object and air temperature during the curing process and stores the data obtained on a memory card. Temperature profiles from one card can be downloaded to a PC while another memory card records the...

Mixers Have Interchangeable Workheads.(paint mixer review)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... High-shear batch mixers feature flexible tank-top mounting and 8,000-gallon capacity. Easily interchangeable rotor/stator work-heads allow each machine to mix, homogenize, dissolve, disperse, disintegrate or emulsify. Smaller units are...

pH Meter Withstands Harsh Applications.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Double Junction waterproof pHTestr2 pocket-sized pH meter features push-button calibration, waterproof/dustproof housing, replaceable electrodes and the ability to withstand harsh chemical environments. The tester is battery-powered and...

Wetting Agent Promotes Flow.(Wet 500 nonionic)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Wet 500 nonionic, silicone-free surfactant is suitable for industrial spray and dip coatings, electrodeposition paints, automotive basecoats and wood coatings. Effective in both clear and pigmented coatings, it does not cause turbidity or...

Hooks Offer Increased Conductivity.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... These hooks are made of cold-rolled steel, yet are economical enough to be discarded after only a few uses, eliminating the cost of burn-off. A special coating on the hooks increases their conductivity. V-bends allow contact with the ground...

Portable Spectrophotometer Saves Time.(miniscan xe plus)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... MiniScan XE Plus handheld spectrophotometer allows users to measure the color of raw materials and final products throughout the production facility. The unit's portability and accuracy reduces trips back to fixed measurement instruments in a...

Conveyor System Provides Flexibility.(paint conveyor review)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... The Q-Flex power-and-free conveyor consists of an enclosed upper track, which houses the power chain, and a lower track that carries the load-bearing free trolleys. The power chain features alternating vertical and horizontal guide wheels for...

Infrared Heaters Are Efficient.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... It takes 35 seconds or less for Series FS and FSA infrared heaters to reach full output. They feature serpentine metallic elements and no reflectors. The heaters are self-cleaning, have a long operating life, are easy to repair and economical...

Nozzle Design Minimizes Clogging.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... The Maximum Free Passage FullJet spray nozzle features a vane design that minimizes clogging and stabilizes fluid before it enters the whirl chamber. The nozzle's maximum liquid throughput translates to consistent spray patterns and even spray...