CLAD STEEL SPECIFIED TO GUARD PRODUCT PURITY Even submicroscopic quantities of foreign bacteria or metallic pick-up are taboo in this antibiotics plant. To safeguard purity economically, stainless-clad steel was specified for the 5,000 gallon fermenter, as well as for intermediate fermenters, filter cake receivers and adjustment tanks. Stainless-clad steel—a layer of solid stainless permanently bonded over its entire surface t o a low-cost carbon-steel backing plate —does the work of costly solid stainless plate a t considerable savings: polished interior surfaces protect product purity, guard against contamination, are quick and easy t o clean . . . completely sanitary. C a r b o n steel exteriors are economically painted, t o o , to h e l p increase plant cleanliness and maintain a n attractive appearance. Whatever d e m a n d s y o u r processes place on t a n k s and pressure vessels—product purity, resistance t o corrosion, high heat transfer—you'll find clad steel equipment means low first cost a n d long life. When y o u ' r e planning new units, call your equipment builder in early. H e can give you costsaving suggestions, help your engineers design equipment to fit your particular needs.
LUKENS
Polished interior surfaces of clad steel vessels give maximum sanitation—at low cost—wherever product purity is essential. Ask one of your fabricators to show you the new Lukens clad steel movie, ''"Equip for New Profits" Here—in full color and sound—are factual accounts of how clad steel equipment brings new economies. The story can suggest new ideas to everyone concerned with production efficiency. Or contact Manager, Marketing Service, Lukens Steel Company, 680 Lukens Building, Coatesville, Pennsylvania.
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