New Literature

Click here to enlarge imageAnalysis, monitoringA new catalog from Hach Company details a wide offering of on-line instruments for analysis and monitoring of drinking water, wastewater and other water treatment applications. The 40-page catalog includes comprehensive information on the company's process analyzers, including specifications, dimensions, options, installation, and application notes along with easy-to-follow ordering instructions.Hach CompanyLoveland, COTel: 970-669-3050Web: www.hach.com

Click here to enlarge imageCompany websiteSmith & Loveless formally launched S&L Online, http://smithandloveless.com, its new interactive website for water and wastewater industry professionals. The new site features an auto-notify feature called Secret Agent Smith that will notify users when new product information is posted to the web site. A visitor can form an individual checklist that recalls favorite pages to save navigation time.Smith & Loveless, Inc.Lenexa, KSTel: 913-888-5201Web: http://smithandloveless.com

Click here to enlarge imageValve selection guideRed Valve's new Valve Selection Guide for Wastewater Treatment takes readers through all stages of the wastewater treatment process and shows how the company can provide solutions, from influent flow through effluent discharge. A detailed layout of a typical plant illustrates the ideal use of its products at each treatment stage. The most recent applications of Red Valve products in wastewater treatment are depicted with large, colorful pictures.Red Valve Company, Inc.Carnegie, PATel: 412-279-0044Web: www.redvalve.com

Click here to enlarge imageSteel surface publicationsThe Society for Protective Coatings has published two new collections of surface preparation reference photographs, the SSPC-VIS4 and the SSPC-VIS5. The first publication illustrates the appearance of steel surfaces prepared by waterjetting. The second publication shows steel surfaces prepared by wet abrasive blast cleaning. Both contain written guide and explanatory notes, as well as additional photographs that depict degrees of flash rust after cleaning, as well as describing methods and equipment used to control and remove flash rust.The Society for Prot. Coatings (SSPC)Pittsburgh, PATel: 877-281-7772, ext. 204Web: www.sspc.org/site/Books.htmlEarthquake vulnerability reportA new report gives water system owners and operators the data needed to determine their system's vulnerability in the event of an earthquake. The report, "Seismic Fragility Formulations for Water Systems," gives public works officials and others the ability to predict potential seismic-related damage to water supply systems and take effective preventative measures to reduce catastrophic damage.American Society of Civil EngineersWashington, D.C.Tel: 202-789-2200Web: www.asce.org

Click here to enlarge imageAir stripping and scrubbingJaeger Products is offering a new CD containing design software to aid in the specification of stripping and scrubbing materials. The new software, TechLink, is a proprietary design program compatible with Windows 95/98 and Windows NT. It presents an easy-to-use spreadsheet format and solves for multiple variables in any direction. It includes an instant unit conversion program and a basic graphing tool for analysis of results. The disk also includes a complete set of Jaeger Products literature and the software required to view and copy it.Jaeger Products, Inc.Houston, TXTel: 800-678-0345Web: www.jaeger.com

Click here to enlarge imageChlorinator websiteHammonds has announced the debut of its new company web site featuring animated ducks at www.waterchlorination.com. The site showcases the company's tablet water chlorination system and offers information on company history, product and company news, distributors list, testimonials and case histories and more. The site also features an extensive list of industry links.HammondsHouston, TXTel: 800-548-9166

Click here to enlarge imageModular tanksModuTank's 24-page catalog presents its extensive line of low-cost, modular tanks for rent or purchase. The offerings include containment systems for wastewater, boiler cleanout, cooling tower backwash and scrubber feed. Reviewed are details outlining applications, site assembly, capacity ranges, technical features and specifications. The catalog describes secondary containment and available chemical-resistant membrane liners, as well as specialized offerings such as leak detection, covers, and piping connections and fittings.ModuTank, Inc.Long Island City, NYTel: 800-245-6964Web: www.modutank.com

Click here to enlarge imageTools catalogNorthern Tool & Equipment Co. has released its new Fall 2001 catalog. The catalog offers 303 pages of tools and equipment in categories including abrasives, air tools, automotive, engines, gauges, generators, gloves, grounds maintenance, lasers, lubrication, material handling, metal fabrication, parts washers, pressure washers, safety and security, and more.Northern Tool & Equip. Co.Burnsville, MNTel: 800-317-1260Web: www.northerntool.com