Seal-Peel is a new t y p e of plastic pack aging and protective coating introduced d u r i n g the war a n d used by t h e armed forces in overseas shipments. I t is made by-Seal-Peel, Inc., Detroit, Mich.
Packaging BY RICHARD W. LAHEY
Automatic Material
Racks
The automatic material racks of t h e American Machine and Foundry Co., Xew York, are engineered to supply mate rials a t proper working levels, thereby eliminating lifting of loaded tote boxes. These spring-powered racks hold a visible bank of material and maintain the supply of materials at the proper height for ef ficient production operations. The racks are loaded either directly onto t h e platforms or in trays. T h e rack automatically reaches its proper level, being activated by self-contained springs. The units, mounted on ball-bearing cast ors, can easily be moved from one depart ment t o another.
Automatic Brushing Buffer for Steel Drums According to the manufacturer, t h e automatic brushing buffer of L·. M. Gilbert Co., Philadelphia, removes rust from t h e dry surface of various sized steel drums preparatory to painting. It completely cleans the body and the ends of closed
Production
of light-type
steel shipping
drums, or' the body, bottom, and inside of. open-head drums in emu operation. It removes rust from hoops, chimes', a n d bungs. Drums move through the m a chine at right angles to body brushes. The machine receives and ejects the drum automatically at a speed of ten drums p e r minute. Regulation for size of drum is automatic. Provision, is made to exhaust dust. T h e machine is powered by one 20-hp. electric motor unci low-pressure airhydraulic control.
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