All 600 Series Flex Platforms feature the new HydraFlex float system. This efficient, hydraulic float system allows the cutterbar to maintain a consistent cutting height regardless of ground conditions. This facilitates higher ground speeds compared with conventional, mechanical float systems.New segmented skid shoes are now available on the flex platforms. They allow greater flexibility of the cutterbar to reduce field losses in down or tangled crops, and help maintain ground contact better than any other flex platform in the industry.

Mix recovered flux before reusing to maintain its manufactured properties. Three-parts new flux mixed with one-part recovered flux works well. Consult the flux manufacturer for proper proportions.Fluxes classify as basic, acid, or neutral. Fluxes that contain oxides and break up easily during welding are basic. These provide oxidizing action and alloy with the weld metal to obtain desired mechanical properties. Acidic oxides break up slightly, for the same reasons. Welding voltage must remain within the range specified by the manufacturer of acidic and basic fluxes. Excessive arc voltage reduces the alloying of flux constituents with the weld metal. Neutral fluxes do not oxidize alloying elements or add alloying elements to the weld. As amperages increase, flux particle size should decrease. Excessive current for a particle size produces unstable art''s and uneven weldbead edges.

A year ago, biologist E. O. Wilson and 100 other scientists co-signed a letter calling for a moratorium on chip mills until a federal study is completed. Their main concerns were disappearing hardwood forests, impacts on wildlife and waterways, and clearcutting.

Though light in weight, Airbor magnetic drill has a powerful 1.6-hp air motor and 1,600-lb magnetic holding strength. With its extra rack, stroke length is extended to 10 1/4 in. Annular cutter capacity is up to 2 1/16 in. diam. Geared chuck adapter converts the unit to a standard drill press. The Slugger Air Force pneumatic drill, at 24 lbs, 6 1/4" high, is useful for confined area drilling. The drill''s features include a permanent magnet that turns on or off by air power, a cutter capacity of up to 1 1/16" diameter x 3/4" depth and the ability to use ShortSlugger cutters and frame cutters. These cutters'' geometry allows the operator to drill multi-layered truck frames in a single pass.

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