Products Finishing

JAN 2013

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cation or networking. Check out growth sectors like agriculture and electronics, and see if anyone in your area needs coating help. Look for good margin on projects and avoid going for the same work everyone else wants. n Chipping Q. Powder chips off of some of our fastener products in the field. Could you recommend a quality control test to better predict when this will happen so we can catch the parts before they make it to our customers? A.R. A. The metal you are coating may make a difference in the test you use. If it is steel, I would try to create an impact test that applies a measured amount of impact on a chosen surface. There is an ASTM test that does this on steel panels, but it does not work for fasteners. You would need to hold the fastener frmly and drop a precise weight onto the surface. This could also work on non-ferrous metal, but you may be able to test that with boiling water. Make a small cur in the coating, and then put the fasteners into boiling water for 5 to 20 minutes and see if the adhesion breaks. The length of time depends on what kind of surface treatment you use. If it is minimal, you will only get around 5 to 10 minutes. If it is very good, you will pass beyond 20 minutes. n The Name of the Game is Re-Claim With Jackson Oven Supply (JOS) Batch Burn Off Ovens you can safely clean your hooks, racks, and ���xtures. If you are looking for: ��� Cutting edge technology ��� One touch, user friendly controls ��� Lower operating costs ��� Environmentally safe ��� Custom sizes ��� Over 40 years experience Then look no further, JOS has your solution. Call today 517.784.9660 or email sales@jacksonoven.com. Jackson Oven Supply is a manufacturer of Industrial ovens for drying, baking, curing, heat treating and burn-off. Jackson Oven Supply Inc. Industrial Ovens, Parts and Service www.jacksonoven.com When it comes to metal ���nishing, we���ve got you covered. ��� Abrasive Equipment ��� Blasting Equipment ��� Mass Finishing Equipment ��� Cleaning and Environmental Equipment ��� Supplies ��� Technical Information VIBRATORY WATER TREATMENT BLASTING COMPRESSORS Call us at 800.747.2637 ��� monthly specials ��� solutions-driven services ��� equipment or supplies ��� no-nonsense pricing Visit our website to request a quote www.metal��nishingsystems.com sales@metal��nishingsystems.com 4575 South Navajo Street | Englewood, CO 80110 pfonline.com 53

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