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materials and equipment

INFORMATION SYSTEM

Portable viewing screen for microfilm data

A NEW 8mm microfilm reader, the VSMF Satellite, has been developed by Information Handling Services, Inc., Denver Technological Centre, Englewood, Colo., 80110, USA, to provide desk-top catalogue data sys- tems for architects and engineers who use product catalogue data in their work.

The reader features an 8 x 101⁄2 in. viewing screen and an instant ac- cess cartridge containing 4,400 pages of product information. It operates on 110 volt AC current.

VSMF Satellite

Information Services Handling provides complete files on American products to suit individual needs. Subjects covered include: Architectur- al and structural; electrical; mechanic. al; materials handling; and plant op- erating equipment and materials.

The company's representative in the Far East is Mr. Motoo Shiina, Nippon VSMF Kabushiki Kaisha, Dai-5, Uematsu Building, 22-1, 2-chome Minami Aoyama, Manato-Ku, Tokyo.

BATHTUB

Slip-resistant bottom and grip rails

A 6 ft. bathtub known as Carib- bean can be installed in a recess, in a corner, extending out from a wall, or built as an island unit. It can be fitted at full height, at a lower height,

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Caribbean bathtub

or sunken flush with the floor.

The bathtub is 6 ft. long and 36 in. wide. Inside dimensions of the tub are 661⁄2 in. long, 26 in. wide at the widest point and 15% in. deep at the outlet.

It has a slip-resistant bottom and grip rails recessed in the rim of the tub.

Sealant under the rim ensures a water-tight seal between tub and base. If one or more sides are to be built into the wall, a vinyl tiling-in bead packed with the tub is used to seal the joint.

Kohler Co., Kohler, Wisconsin, USA, are the makers. Agents are Berents & Associates, Hong Kong.

PHOTOCOPYING MACHINES

Designed specially for Diazo printing papers

AN improved range of Rowe photocopying machines, specially made for Diazo printing papers, has been introduced by Roth & Weber, Betzdorf, West Germany.

High intensity fluorescent lamps and quartz mercury vapour lamps increase the speed of reproduction. Other features are light-tight compart- ments for sensitiz- ed paper rolls with magnetic closures, Duplex-woven con- veyor belts, preci- sion ball bearings for all shafts, cy- linders and rollers, and reversible elec- trical variable speed drive.

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211, 270 and 350, having working widths of 48 in. to 61 in. being produced and, except the smallest (model 111), have integrally fitted ammonia developer units which are sealed to prevent leakage of fumes and damage to the print surface by abrasive action of conventional rub- ber seals. The ammonia circulating system produces sufficient low pres- sure to "de-gas" the developed print.

Rowe machines are of all steel construction in blue grey hammer finish with cadmium and chrome plated trim.

Agents are: The Industrial Ma- chinery Co. Ltd., Penang.

LIGHTING FITTINGS

Glossy porcelain finish wipes clean easily

A RANGE of porcelain light fittings for ceiling or wall mounting in hos- pitals, kitchens and bathrooms has been produced by Frederick Thomas & Co. Ltd., Everton Buildings, Stanhope Street, London, NW1.

The high-gloss finish on the fittings simplifies cleaning, and rubber gaskets at the joint where the opal glasses

Angled and straight fittings

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meet the porcelain bases prevent dust and steam from entering.

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incorporates, fitting standard, a B.C. lampholder and a detachable plate that can be fixed separately to a 2 in. conduit box, ready to receive the main assembly. This arrangement simplifies wiring and fixing, although installation can also be carried out, if required, with- out using the plate at all.

Fittings in the range include straight and angled versions, with either a droplet-shaped glass suitable for 100 w lamps, or a glass, taking 60 w lamps, which flares out from the por- celain base and then tapers to a rounded point at the tip. These models are available in white and three pale colours.

The series is completed by ceiling-

dels Rowe 111, Rowe 211 photocopying machine

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