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New Prodigy Truckmount Released by Powerplus

PowerPlus Inc. has released its new Prodigy truck mounted carpet-cleaning machine. This unit is advanced over its predecessor, the Banshee, and is the company’s entry-level product for the hard surface marketplace. The unit features a high performance 18hp Briggs and Stratton engine, delivering 3,000 PSI at the cleaning wand. In addition, it is equipped with a Roots 36 blower and a stainless steel triple element heat exchanger. It is also equipped with an uni-body tandem welded stainless steel 70-gallon wastewater tank. It allows the traditional carpet cleaner to expand their services beyond carpets to include high-pressure washing, tile and grout cleaning, and through use of accessories to take on fire and flood, auto detailing, window washing, and drapery cleaning work. Accessories are also available for this equipment including a silencer package. Rotovac Corporation, 888-768-6822, www.carpet-cleaning-equipment.net/powerplus_prodigy.shtml

ZOK Cleaning Fluids for Gas Turbine Engine Compressors

A clean engine is an efficient engine and washing gas turbine compressors is known to provide the most effective method of ensuring maximum available power output, improved fuel efficiency and reduced wear and tear on components. These factors, together with improved engine availability, translate into lower operating costs. ZOK products are available worldwide, through a comprehensive distribution network. ZOK has been in this business for more than 20 years, and ZOK cleaners were originally developed as combined cleaners and corrosion inhibitors for search and rescue helicopter engines. These machines operated in very adverse conditions and required a consistently reliable start. ZOK 27 is now a well established cleaner for gas turbine compressors on all major aircraft engines and is approved for use by the engine manufacturers. ZOK 27 is a non-flammable, biodegradable fluid. It is water based, and has a very good environmental profile, so it is safe to use, from all angles. ZOK International Group Ltd. operates systems that are accredited to BS EN ISO 9001:2000, for quality and BS EN ISO 14000:2004 for environmental management. Zok International, 800-727-6027, www.zok.com

Spray Nine Corporation Announces New Patent-Pending Aircraft Cleaner

Spray Nine Corporation announced its new aircraft cleaner designed to help offset the substantial cost of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul. As Aviation and Government Sales Manager, Patricia Ackerknecht, explains, "Spray Nine’s AV-8 aircraft cleaner was designed specifically for sensitive aircraft metals, both painted and unpainted. Scientific tests prove it provides fast, powerful cleaning with minimal effect on surface integrity. In addition to extending the life of costly paint jobs, AV-8 requires little to no dwell time and cleans with less scrubbing, translating to substantial labor savings. AV-8 conforms to ASTM F 502 (the standard for cleaning and chemical maintenance materials on painted aircraft surfaces) for popular primers and topcoats such as: Type I, Class C High-Solids Epoxy Primers, Epoxy Topcoats and Type I High Solid Polyurethane Coatings. The test measures ability to avoid undesirable effects including streaking, discoloration, blistering and softening. Additionally, AV-8’s corrosion inhibiting package is designed to help prevent metal corrosion, which often occurs when non-authorized cleaning chemicals are used." Spray Nine Corporation, 800-477-7299 ext. 120, www.spraynine.com