NEW EQUIPMENT A N D MATERIALS
Outstanding Accuracy
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proximate price is $4000 to $5000. Dept. IEC, Process Equipment Division, Lapp Insulator Co., Inc., 107 Hall St., LeRoy, Ν. Υ. 16
Mechanical Vacuum Pumps Give Smooth Operation at High Speeds Oil-sealed rotary mechanical vacuum pumps are available in nine models, both single-stage and
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molded on modified injection mold ing equipment. Material has good strength and resistance to chemical deterioration. Dept. IEC, Auburn Plastics, Inc., Auburn, Ν. Υ. 19
Semirigid Epoxy Resin RcsinKast 709, a semirigid epoxy resin, is said to have a 2- to 4-day working life, low-mix viscosity. Dept. IEC, Resin Formulators, Inc., 8956 National Blvd., Los Angeles 34, Calif. 20
Neoprene Protective Coating Designated Coro-Gard 1706, this general-purpose, one-part neoprene rubber—based coating is said to
MODEL 1035
V a c u u m pumps capacities
FULL 3'/ 2 " DIAL FACE
Check these functional features * Direct-drive Bourdon Coil with a filled system for longer lasting accuracy.
to most readable position. * External calibration for zero setting. * Unaffected by stem alignment. * Accurate to one scale division. * No sticking at any temperature. * Non-corrosivé case.
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M f r s . o f Industrial L a b o r a t o r y , Recording a n d Dial T h e r m o m e t e r s 2 5 1 5 N o r w o o d A v e . , Cincinnati 1 2 , O . Circle No. 12 on Readers' Service Card 108 A
wide
range
of
double-stage, with rated capacities from 7 to 106 c.f.m. Pumps offer low ultimate pressures, reduced vi bration at high speeds, interchange able parts, and easy disassembly. Prices range from $750 to $1860. Dept. IEC, Consolidated Vacuum Corp., 1775 Mt. Read Blvd., Roch ester 3, Ν. Υ. 17 CHEMICALS A N D MATERIALS
* Stem can be placed at any desired angle and case can be rotated
THERMOMETERS,
have
One-Coat Protective Coating System A protective coating that com bines the rust-inhibitive properties of a primer with the chemical re sistance of a catalyzed epoxy coat ing has been announced. One-coat system is said to be easy to apply with only minimum surface prepa ration needed. Dept. IEC, Prufcoat Laboratories, Inc., 61 Main St., Cambridge, Mass. 18
Rigid Polyvinyls Can Be Custom Molded A process has been developed by which rigid vinyls can be custom
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N e o p r e n e coating with a brush
can
be
applied
provide excellent chemical, abra sion, and weathering resistance for surface protection. Dept. IEC, Adhesives, Coatings, and Sealers Division, Minnesota Mining and Mfg. Co., 900 Bush Ave., St. Paul 6, Minn. 21
Improved Catalyst for Selective Hydrogénation Two promoted palladium catalysts, G-55 and G-58, have been announced. G-55 is suggested for selective hydrogénation of methyl acetylene and propadiene in concentrated propylene streams. G-58 is used for hydrogénation of
