METALCASTING SUPPLIES Boron Nitride Cera Patch
ZYP Coatings Inc. (Oak Ridge, Tennes- see) introduces its new Boron Nitride Cera Patch–a trowelable putty for patch- ing, repairing and fi lling any fi ssure, crack or defect in refractory materials, leaving a nonwetting layer for molten metals, glasses, and slags or drosses. Containing no refractory ceramic fi ber, this repair product is designed to expand to fi ll damaged areas, with no sintering, shrink- age, or cracking with thermal cycling. T e putty is not sensitive to freezing and has a long shelf life. Cera Patch is ready to use after applying and drying, no special cure is needed. Visit
www.zypcoatings.com for more information.
Nickel-Plated Hoist for Cleanliness J.D. Neuhaus (Sparks, Maryland) has created a nickel-plated hoist to ensure cleanliness. De- signed specifi cally for clean operating environ- ments, this hygienic hoist can be confi gured in their standard Profi TI series for 0.5-1 metric ton, or big bag handling unit and low head- room trolley hoist for 1 metric ton. All of these feature outer surfaces plated in 25 µm thick nickel. Where Profi hoists are required to run on overhead rails, both manually operated and motorized trolleys can be provided with nickel- plating features on the gearbox/motor and body. For applications, such as commercial kitchens, the JDN Profi hoists off er a number of useful standard features including, high corrosion and humidity resistance, ease-of-cleaning and suitability for lube-free operation. Visit
www.jdngroup.com for more information.
Cushioned Drivers Wiha Tools (Monti- cello, Minnesota) has introduced cushion grip ultra drivers. T e drivers include 13 double-end exact fi t precision bits, making 26 assorted tip sizes. T ere include high-torque cushion grip handles that have spring-loaded cartridges for quick bit access. Visit
www.wihatools.com for more information.
FEF’s 2016 College Industry Conference (CIC) Recap
More than $75,000 in scholarships were awarded to recipients pictured above. Other Highlights:
• 101 student delegates representing 27 FEF certified and affiliated schools, along with more than 200 industry representatives
• 38 companies recruiting for full-time positions and internships attended the Career Information Session
• Lunch presenter Rick James, Chairman & CEO of Metal Technologies, was honored for his work with FEF, industry and as a philanthropist with the presentation of FEF’s
highest award, the prestigious E.J. Walsh Award
• The annual FEF/AFS Distinguished Professor Award was presented to Alan Druschitz, Key Professor at Virginia Tech
The 2016 CIC theme was The Road Ahead… @FEF_INC 847.490.9200 |
www.fefinc.org
Please make a gift this year to support “the road ahead” for FEF students. Help us continue to bring new talent to the metal casting industry. To make a gift, visit our website at
www.fefinc.org or call 847-490-9200. Your gift is tax deductible!
Bill Sorensen, Rick James (center), Wil Tinker
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