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 t a n k s . Stainless-clad steel—a layer of solid stainless permanently bonded over its entire surface to a low-cost carbon-steel backing plate —does the work of costly solid stainless plate at considerable savings: polished interior surfaces protect product purity, guard against contamination, a r e quick and easy to clean . . . completely sanitary. Carbonsteel exteriors are economically painted, t o o , to help increase plant cleanliness a n d maintain an attractive appearance. Whatever demands your processes place on tanks and pressure vessels—product purity, resistance to corrosion, high heat transfer—you'll find clad steel equipment means low first cost and long life. When you're planning new units, call y o u r equipment builder in early. He can give you costsaving suggestions, help y o u r engineers design equipment t o fit your particular needs.
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, Coatesvi/le, Pennsylvania.
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