Abstract: A process for preparing the surface of aluminum products to receive colored coatings comprises a substantially pollution free, non-chromate pretreatment and aluminum conversion coating process. The process provides improved coating quality, increased process stability, increased throughput and extended operating life of the processing baths by controlling the electrical resistance of the deionized water used for washing the aluminum product being processed to at least about 50 k ohms and controlling the manner of washing between each step of the process.

Abstract: A panel mount cable control assembly is provided which is useful with a vehicle having controllable mechanisms such as a throttle and choke of an internal combustion engine. The cable control assembly includes independently actuated shifters operatively connected to respective Bowden cables connected to the controllable mechanisms, which each shifter having a different mode of operation. A first shifter is preferably maintained in a desired position through frictional engagement, while a second shifter operates for a free return though a spring which biases the shifter to an initial position. Both shifters are preferably mounted to substantially enclose a chamber of a housing, and are positioned for side-by-side independent pivotal movement with the shifters in abutment.

Abstract: A system is provided for dissipating electrical charges that build on a rotatable shaft extending from an electrically-grounded motor housing or rotating shafts conductively linked to components that create and electrical charge, such as wind turbine blades, power generator turbines, and the like. The system includes a frame defining a central opening wherein the rotatable shaft is positioned with the central opening, a first grounding fiber secured within the frame, and a fiber clamp positioned with the frame. The fiber clamp acts to urge the first grounding fiber toward the central opening. The system may also include a mounting bracket having a frame mounting channel, wherein a portion of the frame is securely retained within the frame mounting channel, and an installation guide positioned on the mounting bracket. The installation guide may be configured to properly align the frame and the first grounding fiber relative to the rotatable motor shaft.

Abstract: A flexible conductive static control brush assembly includes first and second brushes disposed on a common backing strip. Each brush includes a plurality of filaments disposed inwardly from opposite edges of the backing strip. Bands overlie outer end portions of the filaments adjacent edges of the backing strip, with the bands covering only a portion of each filament length. The backing strip includes parting lines for tearing to remove an intermediate portion of the backing strip between the brushes to expose the filaments.

Abstract: A process for preparing the surface of aluminum products to receive colored coatings comprises a substantially pollution free, non-chromate pretreatment and aluminum conversion coating process. The process provides improved coating quality, increased process stability, increased throughput and extended operating life of the processing baths by controlling the electrical resistance of the deionized water used for washing the aluminum product being processed to at least about 50 k ohms and controlling the manner of washing between each step of the process.