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Marine Coatings Review — Muhlhan Group (continued from page 30) causing abrasive flow interference. The result is a hard-hitting, high- velocity blast force that will clean to white metal quickly. A versatile function of the sys- tem is its ability to remove aged top layers of paint while retaining solid, tightly adhered base coats. This cost-effective feature elimi- nates the necessity to apply new primer when existing primer is intact. Another new addition to the Clemco line, after two years of re- search and development and field testing, is the PVR-400 pinch valve remote control for abrasive blast cleaning. With this control, one operator can stop blasting without depressurizing the blast machine; otber operators can continue to work off the same machine with- out interruption. The PVR-400 features a nor- mally closed grit valve and an air valve. Air pressure opens both to blast and a powerful spring closes them instantly when pressure is removed. Pilot valves or air pres- sure are unnecessary to close the valves. The danger of accidental blasting is said to be nonexistent. The remote control systems are available in either pneumatic or electrical versions. CONSOL Circle 59 on Reader Service Card M3 oil developed by Consol will restore the flexibility and resiliency of deteriorating wire rope with just one application. Wire rope strands break as a result of undetected core rust, symptomized by loss of flexibil- ity. M3 oil penetrates to the core, restores memory to the rope, and provides long life rust control. Consol Oil is available in three grades: Grade Ml is for use where im- mediate protection and penetra- tion are required. This product is recommended to free frozen fittings and remove soot scale on the fire side of boiler tubes. Grade M3 affords slower pene- tration but gives longer lasting protection. Ten to 30 days are required to condition a surface. Since M3 will not gum up the moving parts, it provides an ex- cellent protective treatment on anchor windlasses, deck winches, capstans, steering engines, and all other deck machinery. Grade M4 is designed for max- imum preservation with stop- corrosion action. Recommended for use in inaccessible areas such as winch platforms, chain lock- ers, floor plates, and the like, this product will also provide maxi- mum protection and preservation May 1,1984 for spare parts and other marine equipment stored for extended periods. Consol oil will not congeal and will not emulsify in water; it also exhibits extended life when ex- posed to the elements. Consol Rust/Kill Systems are available from Contact Paint of Baltimore, Md. • Made to U.S. Coast Guard & Navy Specifications • Complete range of two- way Bronze Valves in choice of alloys with any type of trim, including Monel • Featuring sil-braze ends, Navy flanges, detenting handles, blow-out proof stems • Shock & vibration tested • Sizes: Vt" thru 4" • Pressures to 700 psig: temps to 450°F. • Also available in Flush Tank, Multi-Port and Manifolded Valves DAMPNEY Circle 32 on Reader Service Card Dampney Company, Inc. of Ev- erett, Mass., has been supplying its Apexior" line of protective coatings to the maritime industry for more than 70 years. Two grades of the Apexior coating offer long- f f-1 —# ! m lasting corrosion protection for metal exposed to fresh or salt water over a wide range of temperatures. Apexior Number 1® is a heat-re- sistant coating for metal surfaces immersed in boiling water at tem- peratures to 700 F. Typical appli- cations include the water-side sur- (continued on page 36) SEUflwa of BALL VALVES FREE CATALOG Fully describes the line and includes Marine system applica- tions. No obligation. EST 1899 POT/BURGH BRASS MANUFACTURING Sandy Hill Rd., R.D. 6 Box 387-A, Irwin, Pa 15642 412/863-0550 • TLX NO. 86-6236 Circle 145 on Reader Service Card REDUCE BUNKER COSTS PMS has developed new, low-cost, fuel- saving services for all size ships. UNDERWATER PROPELLER POLISHING • Satin-smooth propeller surfaces • Service to ship's schedule PRE-DRYDOCK HULL SCRUBBING • Underwater hydraulic cleaning • Sand sweeping and water blasting reduced • Hull ready for anti-fouling coatings Full range of 24-hour professional diving services • Underwater Inspection • Underwater Repairs and Maintenance CALL FOR QUOTES PACIFIC MARINE SERVICES Berth 10, Pier A Long Beach, California 90802 (213) 436-5017 Telex: 664540 The 1984 Annual EQUIPMEMT CATALOG iS^c*®6 ^fner c0pV 835
