MANUFACTURERS' LITERATURE Air Purification. A comprehensive catalog gives information on how acti vated charcoal can be efFectively used for air recovery, odor removal, air purification, and food preservation. The catalog tells the story of activated charcoal and how its internal black surface adsorbs odors, irritating vapors, smoke, and smog. Illustrated technical sheets, magazine reprints, cartoons, and detailed reports are included. Dept. IEC, Pur Air Division, Barnebey-Cheney Co., Columbus 8, Ohio. 19
CHROMALOX Electric
IMMERSION HEATERS with or without built-in thermostats . . . fit the heat to your need up to 700,000 watts and 2,500 psi Full range of sizes and ratings in portable, screw-plug and flanged types. Available with copper, steel or alloy sheaths to resist corrosion. Used for heating water, asphalt, greases, molten salts, pickling and plat ing baths, process kettles; for super heating steam and compressed air; for melting lead, solder, babbit; and for a wide range of similar applications. Let the Chromalox Sales-Engineering staff solve your heating problems... electrically.
Write for your copy of Catalog 50 —tor full information on the complete line of Chromalox Electric Heaters and controls. For ideas on additional ap plications of electric heat, request Booklet F1550—"101 Ways to Apply Electric Heat."
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Caustic Soda. Do you know what to do if someone is burned by contact with caustic soda? Manufacturer has avail able an excellent bulletin in calendar form on how to use caustic soda safely. Instructions on what to do for burns to the eyes, skin irritation, and internal burns are provided in graphic color, and easy-to-understand, easy-to-find form. The bulletin also tells what personal protective equipment should be worn when handling caustic alkalies in solu tion or in their solid form. MCA Bull. SD-9, Dept. IEC, Westvaco Chlor-Alkali Division, Food Machinery and Chemical Corp., 161 E. 42nd St., New York 17, Ν. Υ. 20 Couplings. 4-page bulletin describing miniature couplings for power trans mission includes detailed dimensional drawings. Designed for speeds through 50,000 r.p.m., these couplings are non magnetic, torsionally rigid, and require no lubrication, according to the manufac turer's claims. Bull. MC-100, Dept. IEC, Thomas Flexible Coupling Co., War ren, Pa. 21 Dichlorophene. Comprehensive bibliography of the literature of this compound is presented in seven cate gories: biological properties, com patibility, patents, physical and chemical properties, test methods, toxicological properties and uses. 109 articles and 12 patents are abstracted. Bull. D-2, Dept. IEC, Sindar Corp., 330 West 42nd St., New York 36, Ν. Υ. 22 Drafting Practices. New 56-page booklet on "Standard and Simplified Drafting Practices" is available, includ ing 11 rules for simplified drafting, and 4 pages of helpful data on general proce dures. Dept. IEC, American Machine & Foundry Corp., 261 Madison Ave., New York 16, Ν. Υ. 23
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Electronics Reference Book. This is a complete reference catalog of over 300 pages containing pictures of such elec tronic equipment as photoelectric cells, Weston meters, test equipment, capaci tors, and many others. Included are performance data, description of articles, and prices. Cat. No. 65, Dept. IEC, Newark Electric Co., 223 W. Madison St., Chicago 6, III. 24 Emulsifier. Technical bulletin is avail able describing a general-purpose, nonionic emulsifier, having a high degree of surface activity, and readily dispersible in water and many organic solvents. Acts as an emulsifier for fats, oils, waxes, and specialized products. Dept. IEC, Witco Chemical Co., 122 East 42nd St., 25 New York 17, Ν. Υ.
Equipment. A 12-page bulletin de scribing continuous granular fertilizer processing equipment has just been re leased. The bulletin covers ammoniators, granulators, continuous combina tion ammoniator-granulators, dryer fur naces, dryers, coolers, and pilot plant equipment. Dept. IEC, Edward Renneburg & Sons Co., 2639 Boston St., Baltimore 24, Md. 26
Ethyl Silicate. An 18-page technical booklet on the use of ethyl silicate for precision casting describes the hydrolysis, gelation, setting, and hardening of ethyl silicate. Also included are typical for mulas, precoat and investment prepara tion, problem solutions, and specifica tions. Dept. IEC, R. W. Greeff & Co., 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York 20, Ν. Υ. 2 7
Glassed Steel a n d A l l o y Equipment.
Columns for fractionation, stripping, absorption, extraction, chemical re actions, and other allied operations are discussed in an 8-page bulletin. Both tray and packed design are described. Because of high efficiency and capacity per unit volume, the tray column is more adaptable to continuous processing. The packed column is widely used for batch operations because of its greater versatility to changing operating condi tions. Bull. No. 940, Dept. IEC, Pfaudler Co., Rochester, Ν. Υ. 28 Heat Exchangers. 16-page design manual gives basic information on characteristics, design, and operation of Pyrex modular shell and tube heat ex changer units. Bull. PE-33, Dept. IEC, Corning Glass Works, Corning, Ν. Υ. 29 Hydrazine Solution. A 3 5 % hy drazine solution for removing dissolved
EXTRAORDINARY PROTECTION
FOR O R D I N A R Y EQUIPMENT
KEL-F® Fluorocarbon Plastic can control corrosion in stand ard equipment a n d parts . . . over extended thermal range The outstanding thermal and chemical sta bility of KEL-F PLASTIC provides one of the most effective means of preventing corrosion and thermal breakdown in in dustrial equipment and products. Available in the form of a readily moldable thermoplastic, KEL-F PLASTIC is giving practical answers to some of the most vexing processing and production problems encountered today. KEL-F PLASTIC is unique in its resistance to chemical attack, heat, cold and moisture. Consider these every day situations where KEL-F PLASTIC can be used to set up safe and dependable barriers to cor rosive liquids, fumes, excessive tempera tures, pressures and stress: MOLDED A N D FABRICATED
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Tubing Valve diaphragms Pumps Flow meters
KEL-F PLASTIC is available in the form of molding powders for compression, in jection, extrusion and other molding tech niques. It can also be obtained in film, sheets, rods, tubing, and other extruded profiles from qualified molders and fabri cators throughout the country. Names available on request from Kellogg. Send for our newly published booklet cover ing the entire family of KEL-F fluorocar bon products —Plastics, Dispersions, Oils, Waxes, Greases, Elastomers, Printing Inks and Chemicals. For your copy, write to the address below. THE M . W . KELLOGG C O M P A N Y Chemical Manufacturing Division, P. O. Box 4 6 9 , Jersey City 3, N. J .
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MANUFACTURERS' LITERATURE oxygen from boiler feed water is de scribed in a 16-page illustrated booklet. The booklet covers in detail the use of the solution for protecting low, medium, and high pressure boilers. It discusses deter mination of dosage, recommended meth ods of application, testing methods for hydrazine, and properties and handling of the material. The chemical has no flash point and no fire point, yet retains all of the advantages of hydrazine as an oxygen scavenger and corrosion inhibi tor. Dept. IEC, Industrial Chemicals Divi sion, Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp., Balti more 3, Md. 30 Laboratory Furniture. A complete line of laboratory furniture is listed in a bulletin recently released by the manufacturer. Included are sink units, storage cabinets, corner units, balance tables, and microscope desks. News, Vol. 8, No. 7, Dept. IEC, Arthur S. LaPine & Co., 6007 S. Knox Ave., Chicago 29, III. 31 Mixers. New bulletin describes the de sign variations, sizes, physical charac teristics, capacities, special features, and operation of slurry mixers. The bulletin is well illustrated and includes cutaway line drawings of each type of available mechanism. Bull. No. 7747-R, Dept. IEC, Dorr Oliver Inc., Stamford, Conn. 3 2
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INTERESTING
No. 21 Triisopropanolamine Borate (extremely stable to hydrolysis)
No. 22 Triallyl Borate No. 23 Trimenthyl Borate I, II No. 24 Tri- (2, 6, 8-trimethyl-4-nonyl) Borate (very resistant to hydrolysis)
No. 25 Methyl Metaborate High Boron No. 26 Methyl Polyborate No. 27 η-Butyl Metaborate . content No. 28 Isopropyl Metaborate Elemental Boron: 2 Grades 90a-92a A l s o s o m e special n c , Q7, grades having specific SDa-s/a characteristics Technical Data Sheets and Samples on Request
Models. The value and use of threedimensional engineering and design models for process and power plants is described in an 8-page booklet, which covers plotting models, wire-and-washer models, and detailed scale models. Dept. IEC, Atkins & Merrill, Inc., South Sudbury, Mass. 33
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Motor Speed Reducers. Three types of speed reduction are discussed in a 12-page brochure. These are: integral gear motors, speed reducers with separate motors, and speed reducers alone. The brochure discusses the engi neering advantages of each and contains information on how to select the best system of gear reducing for specific applications. Dept. IEC, Sterling Electric Motors, Inc., 5407 Telegraph Rd., Los Angeles 22, Calif. 34 Optical Tooling. The basic theory and some applications of optical tooling are explained in a 20-page illustrated book let. Uses of optical tooling are meas urement, alignment, and positioning. Advantages reported by tiie manufacturer are: extreme precision, easier construc tion, and reduced time and materials cost. Dept. IEC, Charles Bruning Co., Inc., 4700 Montrose Ave., Chicago 47, III. 35 (Continued page 726 A)
Sample Elemental Boron, 90a-92a Elemental Boron, 95a-97a Name & Position Company Address I &EC
United States Borax & Chemical Corporation
Pacific Coast Borax Company Division 100 Park A venue. New York 17, Ν. Υ. 7KIH IrJT Tt I T
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PUMP Liquids · Gases · Slurries WITHOUT CORROSION OR CONTAMINATION
Steel Fingers Forces Material Through Tubing Prices range from Write for Catalog
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CAMBRIDGE pH INDICATORS and RECORDERS Labor s a v i n g —
profit p r o d u c i n g !
In addition to portable pH Meters, Cam bridge makes line-operated Direct Reading pH Indicators and Recorders for permanent installation. They are accurate, stable and assure continuous and trouble-free performance. Either the Recorder, Indicator or both, may be located at any reasonable distance from one or several sampling points. The Glass Electrodes are placed in vapor-tight housings of clog-free sam pling chambers. Send for Bulletin N o . 9 1 0 Τ
Single-Point pH Recorder (Strip Chart Assem blies also available)
CAMBRIDGE pH EQUIPMENT
Polyvinyl chloride) Plastisols. A new system being offered to plants for the coating of parts and assemblies with poly(vinyl chloride) plastisols for pro tection against corrosion is described in a bulletin released by the manufacturer. The bulletin pictures a sample layout of the system and shows the step-bystep procedure used in applying the coating. Included are a list of equip ment needed and the extent of technical service given by the manufacturer in setting up the system. Bull. 83, Dept. IEC, Quelcor, Inc., Front & Broomall Sts., Chester, Pa. 36 Static Control. An 8-page bulletin defines static control, lists advantages, and describes components of a general purpose static control system. The static control system featured works without any moving parts. Also covered are the logic function concept, logic functions and conventional control, basic principles of static control, and ampli fiers. Bull. GEA-6578, Dept. IEC, General Electric Co., Schenectady 5, Ν. Υ. 37 Sulfur Burning Equipment. A bulle tin on sulfur burning equipment for sulfuric acid plants and for producing sulfur dioxide from sulfur for paper mills and other industries is now available. The bulletin describes and illustrates the sulfur melting pit, pump, burner, air blower, and furnace. Dept. IEC, Chemi cal Construction Corp., 525 W. 43rd St., New York 36, Ν. Υ. 38 Synthetic Fiber. New findings on electrical properties of triacetate yarns with particular reference to resistivity as applied to industrial uses are presented in a 16-page bulletin. Strength and elongation properties at various tem peratures ranging from 68° to 446° F. and effects of dry heat aging are also given. Bull. TD-12A, Dept. IEC, Textile Division, Celanese Corp. of America, P.O. Box 1474, Charlotte 7, N. C. 39 Tubing. Condensed specifications on copper and aluminum plastic-covered instrument tubing and other plastic tubes are contained in 4-page bulletin. Sug gested uses, advantages, and limitations are included as pertinent data to help in preliminary planning. Bull. 456, Dept. IEC, Samuel Moore & Co., Mantua, Ohio. 40
CAMBRIDGE INSTRUMENT CO., INC. 3 5 1 3 Grand Central Terminal, N e w York 17
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Turbine Generators. Illustrated 35page bulletin covering 1500 to 15,000 kw. generators has information on types, applications, construction, testing lubri cation, and design features. A two-page fold-out illustrates a cut-away view of a
MANUFACTURERS' LITERATURE typicaljSmuItistage condensing turbine; anotherçjshows an alternating current generator. Bull. 1960C-P, De.pt. IEC, Worthington Corp., Harrison, N. J. 41
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Vacuum Pumps. Engineers will find useful information on vacuum processing problems, as well as solutions to problems of pump selection in a 28-page catalog on pumps for high vacuum. T h e catalog contains information on a complete line of pumps, valuable tables of formulas, constants, and conversion factors, and data on continuous oil purification and other maintenance procedures for high vacuum pumps. Dept. IEC, J. J. Stokes Corp., Philadelphia, Pa. 42
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Valves,{Control. Operation, uses and optional features of single and double solenoidjjjvalves are described in 6-page bulletin, illustrated with line drawings. Data tables on service, pressure ranges, and specifications are included. Bull. SK-356, Dept. IEC, Valvair Corp., 454 Morgan St., Akron 71, Ohio. 43 Wash Primers. A new 12-page booklet describes two corrosion resistant wash primers, poly(vinyl butyral) and polyvinyl formal). T h e booklet outlines in detail their protective action on all types of metal surfaces. In separate sections, the booklet discusses the properties of these two resins, preparation of wash primers, suggested formulations, and applications of the primer to metal. Dept. IEC, Shawinigan Resins Corp., Springfield 7, Mass. 44
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TYPICAL ALL-JACKETED DIRECT CONTROL
FLUIDOMETER
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BYPASS ASSEMBLY
Water Softening. Principles of operation, applications, and construction features of zeolite water softeners are presented in 8-page technical bulletin. Bull. 705, Dept. IEC, L. A. Water Softener Co.. 7007 Air Way, Glendale, Calif. 45 X-Rays for Industry. Six different types of radiography units are discussed in a new 12-page booklet released by the manufacturer. T h e booklet shows photos and characteristics of all instruments listed and explains how they are used. Three charts are used to supplement the descriptive information. One indicates the proper unit to use for various thicknesses of steel and aluminum. Another shows penetration values of different alloys and metals as compared to steel. T h e third gives exposure data for steel. Dept. IEC, Instruments Division, North American Philips Co., Inc., 750 S. Fulton Ave., Mount Vernon, Ν. Υ. 46
PROCESSING TANK
BUCKET STRAINER i . BASKET
Automatically — and Accurately b a t c h e s a n y liquid — in a n y size batch —eliminating w a s t e a n d guess w o r k .
This typical all-jacketed direct control Fluidometer System shows how the flow of liquid is controlled from supply tank to processing tank. In this installation the three units of the Fluidometer System (automatic reset ting control head, meter and control valve) are assem bled in one closely related grouping. These units may be placed remotely at some distance apart if plant arrange ment or convenience so suggest. T h e FLUIDOMETER '^/SHEO resets itself—automatically—eliminating the human ele ment, with its possibility of error, and insuring accuracy to within a small fraction of 1% in any type of service. Write for new Bulletin Fl-56. For infor mation on jacketed pipe and fittings write for Bulletin J-56. H E T H E R I N G T O N & BERNER I N C . ·
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