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Airless paint sprayers Airlessco, a division of Graco (Min-
neapolis, Minnesota), offers its EZ Rent airless paint sprayers in two durable and easy-to-use models: EZ570 and EZ700. The series features a low-maintenance design and high-quality construction for reliable operation, extended life, and high return on investment. Capable of handling water-based paints, oil coatings, 100% acrylics, stains, and varnishes, the sprayers are suitable for a variety of end- users including professional contractors, facility managers, and homeowners.
Telescoping light boom Larson Electronics' Magnalight (Kemp,
Texas) released its LM-16 Light Tower, a telescoping tower capable of lifting 150 lb (68 kg) of lighting and electri- cal equipment to heights of 9 to 16 ft (2.7 to 4.9 m). Designed to safely and quickly elevate cameras, lights, speakers, and similar equipment, the tower can be easily deployed by a single person and mounted to a variety of platforms. It is constructed of heavy gauge square steel tubing and includes a 12-in2
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SHEET MOLDING COMPOUND
IDI Composites International
paint. In addition, units are pressure- and chromate-treated for internal corrosion resistance. It is available in pipe, panel, or bracket mounting options. Phone: 1 800-727-5646, Web site: www. marshbellofram.com.
(Nobles ville, Indiana) introduces Struc- tural Thermoset 2147 sheet molding compound (SMC) as part of its new line of structural thermoset compounds for transportation, industrial, and military applications. The product is a full vinylester SMC with resistance to cor- rosive and high-temperature environ- ments. It is suitable for valve covers and heat shields in heavy trucks, industrial uses in which moisture and corrosive environments are prevalent, and a variety of water-borne products for the marine industry. Phone: +1 317-773- 1766, Web site: www.idicomposites. com.
SELF-HEALING COATING TO REDUCE CORROSION
NEI Corp. (Somerset, New Jersey)
announces that it has completed initial development of Nanomyte®
PT-60, a
They feature a 0.9-hp DC motor and generate 3,000-psi (21-MPa) maximum operating pressure. Phone: 1 877-898- 1241, Web site: www.airlessco.com.
chromate-free, self-healing conversion KWI\QVO \PI\ [QOVQÅKIV\Ta QUXZW^M[ \PM corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys. The coating has the ability to repair itself if scratched or damaged, thereby providing active corrosion protection. The product can be ap- plied as a stand-alone barrier layer that protects the metal from exposure to corrosive liquids or gases, or as a pretreatment that improves adhesion with overlying paint layers. Phone: +1 732-868-3141, Web site: www. neicorporation.com.
1/2-in (13-mm) thick predrilled base plate \PI\ ITTW_[ UW]V\QVO \W \ZIQTMZ[ ÆI\JML[ and any stable platform. Phone: 1 800-369- 6671, Web site: www.magnalight.com.
MP welcomes submissions of product press releases and photos for Product Showcase. Please send them to the attention of Husna Miskinyar, NACE Interna- tional; phone: +1 858-768-0829; e-mail: husna. miskinyar@nace.org.
—H. Miskinyar March 2012 MATERIALS PERFORMANCE 23