The Fabricator - Sample Issue

Portable magnetic drills

Hougen Mfg. has released an updated edition of its 16-page fabricating catalog featuring its line of portable magnetic drills, accessories,

and fabrication tools.

The new catalog presents recently developed technologies, new performance specifications, and operational and safety features. In addition, the literature discusses the technical capabilities of portable magnetic drills with holemaking capacities from ¹⁄ 2 to 31⁄ 16 in. in diameter up to 3-in. depth of cut.

Other featured products include Copperhead™ carbide tip annular cutters, along with complete listings for the range of cutters available for use with the magnetic drills, including Rotabroach^®12,000 series standard tools and with TiN coating; the 42,000 and 22,000 series cutters for heavy-duty service; RotaLoc™ and RotaLoc Plus™ tools featuring quick-change shanks; and a variety of cutter kits.

Hougen Mfg. Inc. | 810-635-7111 | www.hougen.com

Digital technical library

ASTM Intl. has released a new digital version of its entire library of technical information. Users can access nearly all of ASTM’s literature, spanning more than 140 technical committees and more than 100 years.

The online resource includes specialized technical publications, man-

uals, journal articles, and papers.

Users can locate articles, chapters, books, or the entire library related to a specific topic, from metals, petroleum, and construction to the environment, forensics, and consumer products.

Subscription options include the complete ASTM library of books,

journals, peer-reviewed papers, and articles; selected topics; the library of STPs; the library of manuals and monographs; the library of journal articles; any combination of papers or chapters; or downloading material. ASTM Intl. | 610-832-9585 | www.astm.org

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Evaluation of water-damaged
electrical equipment

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published a paper entitled “Evaluating Water-Damaged Electrical Equipment.” This publication, which is an updated version of the paper “ Guidelines for Handling Water-Damaged Electrical Equipment,” provides information to building owners, maintenance workers, electrical inspectors, electricians, and users of electrical products on how to evaluate equipment that has been exposed to water through flooding, firefighting activities, and hurricanes.

This revised publication provides specific guidance on whether products that have been exposed to water should be replaced or reconditioned. A table is provided showing the requirements and recommendations associated with various categories of electrical equipment that have been subjected to water damage. If it is possible to recondition the equipment, additional information is provided so that the manufacturer of the equipment may be contacted for specific guidance.

NEMA | 703-841-3222 | www.nema.org

Roll Forming Corporation, RFC, means over 57 years of expertise in the design and production of rollformed steel sections. In every stage of development, from a rough sketch to parts ready for assembly, RFC can offer creative, innovative and cost reducing ideas and concepts which will lead to top performance for your product.