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COATINGS (continued from page 61) herence to performance extends throughout the product line, from alkyds and latexes used in less criti- cal areas to tank linings and antifoulings which see the most de- manding service.

All ED coatings meet the most stringent VOC regulations in effect in California AQMDs. At this time

California is the only state that has imposed VOC regulations on marine coatings.

Furthermore, since OSHA has es- tablished reportable limits for lead, arsenic, selenium, mercury, etc.,

Ameron monitors its raw materials so that all ED coatings contain less than reportable levels of heavy met- als.

Ameron reports its ED coatings do not contain methyl and ethyl cellosolves or their acetates. Addi- tonally, ED coatings technology makes it possible to duplicate with lead- and chrome-free pigments the same colors as with conventional lead and chrome pigments.

ED coatings are applicable using standard application techniques and are no more difficult to apply than their conventional predecessors.

ARNESSEN

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Arnessen rust removing equip- ment first appeared about the time of World War I, and is designed to remove rust and scale from steel vessels, barges, drill rigs and work platforms. Basic operation is a beat- ing action by hardened steel fingers and wheels.

The Arnessen line consists of a broad range of chipping hammers powered by a choice of air or electric drives. These are completely porta- ble units designed for continuous or intermittent use that can be used directly at the work site to clean steel of old paint, epoxy, rust, scale and caked-on residue. They can be used on vertical, horizontal, or ir- regularly shaped surfaces, with 15 types of rotating heads available to handle everything from thick to fine residue removal. No special training is required, even for unskilled labor, and a single operator can easily clean over 900 square feet of plate in an 8- hour shift.

Arnessen deck scalers are specifi- cally engineered for heavy duty re- moval of undesirable deposits from large flat areas. These units are avail- able with air, electric, or gasoline power and are built to give years of reliable duty; some 30-year-old ma- chines are still in regular service.

They are easy to maintain, with 44 hardened steel striking wheels that can be quickly replaced when worn.

Additionally, Arnessen has a line of universal needle scalers designed to work in confined spaces and un- even areas. These are rugged, de- pendable hand-held units easily op- erated by the hand-grip throttle.

BARTELL

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Improper surface preparation can be a major source of coating failures.

February, 1992

Bartell Industries Inc., Brampton,

Ontario, Canada, offers what it be- lieves is a cost-effective, efficient solution.

Called the S.P.S., the unit is an extremely versatile surface prepa- ration device. Equipped with op- tional power plants, including air for marine applications, and a vari- ety of multipurpose interchangeable tools that make surface cleaning easy, the S.P.S. can be operated by one man, combining light weight with compact size and high perfor- mance.

S.P.S. removes coatings such as standard and epoxy paints, oil and grease deposits, urethane, rubber membranes, and marine non-skid.

Developed specifically for marine usage, the silicon carbide disc at- tachment cleans aluminum and re- moves coatings from aluminum and stainless steel surfaces.

Engineered to be durable, the

S.P.S. offers users a scabbier and shot blast in one machine and has been used around the world in fleet maintenance and surface prepara- tion applications.

BARTON MINES

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Barton Mines Corporation, Gol- den, Colo., is said to be the world's leading producer of industrial al- mandite garnet for a wide range of (continued on page 64)

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