Abstract: A double-disc gate valve is provided, the shut-off or valve discs of which are displaceable from an open position into a closed position and vice versa by means of an actuator rod, there being associated with the actuator rod a locking device by means of which the valve discs, together with the actuator rod, are fixable in the closed position. The locking device is movable in the longitudinal direction of the actuator rod relative thereto from an unlocking position into a locking position and vice versa, the locking position being variable in dependence upon the closed position of the valve with predetermined maximum pressing force of the valve discs against the associated valve housing sealing seats.

Abstract: An oil-borne wood preservative composition for treating poles, posts, piling, cross ties and other wooden structures. The wood preservative composition comprises a fatty acid, bivalent copper, an organic co-biocide and an oil. Methods of producing the composition and methods of treating wood are disclosed.

Abstract: A double-disc gate valve is provided, the shut-off or valve discs of which are displaceable from an open position into a closed position and vice versa by means of an actuator rod, there being associated with the actuator rod a locking device by means of which the valve discs, together with the actuator rod, are fixable in the closed position. The locking device is movable in the longitudinal direction of the actuator rod relative thereto from an unlocking position into a locking position and vice versa, the locking position being variable in dependence upon the closed position of the valve with predetermined maximum pressing force of the valve discs against the associated valve housing sealing seats.

Abstract: A double-disk slide valve, the shut-off plates of which are displaceable by means of an actuator rod and which is provided with a bridging pipe having two sealing rings that are in operative engagement with corresponding housing sealing seats of the slide valve housing when the slide valve is in the open position. At least one of the two housing sealing seats rests, by the action of a resilient element, under predetermined pressure against the sealing ring(s) associated with the bridging pipe when the slide valve is in the open position and against the peripheral edge of the shut-off plate(s) when the slide valve is in the closed position.

Abstract: A double-disk slide valve (10), the shut-off plates (16, 17) of which are displaceable by means of an actuator rod (21) and which is provided with a bridging pipe (22) having two sealing rings (23, 24) that are in operative engagement with corresponding housing sealing seats (14, 15) of the slide valve housing (11) when the slide valve is in the open position. At least one of the two housing sealing seats (14, 15) rests, by the action of a resilient element (25), under predetermined pressure against the sealing ring(s) (23, 24) associated with the bridging pipe (22) when the slide valve is in the open position and against the peripheral edge of the shut-off plate(s) (16, 17) when the slide valve is in the closed position.

Abstract: A double-disk slide valve, the shut-off plates of which are displaceable by means of an actuator rod and which is provided with a bridging pipe having two sealing rings that are in operative engagement with corresponding housing sealing seats of the slide valve housing when the slide valve is in the open position. At least one of the two housing sealing seats rests, by the action of a resilient element, under predetermined pressure against the sealing ring(s) associated with the bridging pipe when the slide valve is in the open position and against the peripheral edge of the shut-off plate(s) when the slide valve is in the closed position.

Abstract: A double-disk slide valve (10), the shut-off plates (16, 17) of which are displaceable by means of an actuator rod (21) and which is provided with a bridging pipe (22) having two sealing rings (23, 24) that are in operative engagement with corresponding housing sealing seats (14, 15) of the slide valve housing (11) when the slide valve is in the open position. At least one of the two housing sealing seats (14, 15) rests, by the action of a resilient element (25), under predetermined pressure against the sealing ring(s) (23, 24) associated with the bridging pipe (22) when the slide valve is in the open position and against the peripheral edge of the shut-off plate(s) (16, 17) when the slide valve is in the closed position.

Abstract: A wood preservative, characterized in that it includes (a) 0.5 to 50 parts of a biocidal quaternary ammonium compound or of a mixture of biocidal quaternary ammonium compounds; (b) 0.5 to 50 parts of an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic carboxylic acid having 6 to 30 carbon atoms, or a mixture of such carboxylic acids; (c) 0 to 5 parts of additional biocidal substances; (d) 0 to 20 parts of one or more binders, colorants and/or pigments; (e) 0 to 20 parts of one or more additives for imparting hydrophobicity, moisture regulation and/or drying; and (f) 40 to 99 parts of a nonpolar organic solvent, with the proviso that the ratio between components (a) and (b) is between 1:3 and 3:1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the protective treatment of wood, derived timber products and wood-type substrates by means of thermal treatment at 60-250° C. and additional treatment using an amine and/or amine derivative of general formula (Ia), (Ib) or (Ic) wherein R1 and R4 independently represent C6-24 alkyl; R2 and R3 independently represent C1-24 alkyl or (CH2)—NH2; R5, R6, R8 and R9 independently represent C1-24 Alkyl; R7 represents C6-24 alkyl or benzyl; R10 independently represents C1-24 alkyl or —[(CH2)2—O]nR11 where n=1-20; R11 represents hydrogen or optionally substituted phenyl; and X− represents a monovalent inorganic or organic anion or an equivalent of a polyvalent inorganic or organic anion. The additional treatment can also be carried out using a corresponding salt the wood treated according to said method has good resistance even to harmful organisms which cannot be reliably controlled by means of only a heat treatment.

Abstract: Solvent-free coating materials and treating agents used as water-based wood or material protective agents containing emulsifiable binding agents, quaternary ammonium compounds and optional additional active agents. The wood or material protective agents are non-flammable and enable a uniform distribution of the binding agent and the quaternary ammonium compounds in the substrates. As a result, the quaternary ammonium compounds function as a dissolving mediator for the binding agents which are dispersed in water without opacifying effects and are used as a biocide. The agents can additionally absorb water-insoluble organic biocides without impairing the homogeneity or stability of the formulation of the homogeneity of the distribution in the substrate.

Abstract: Compositions for the protective treatment of wood against rot and attack by insects which comprise at least the following components: a) 10-90 parts of coal-tar oil b) 2-20 parts of a biocidally active quaternary ammonium compound c) 10-90 parts of water. are described. The compositions according to the invention are easily preparable stable emulsions which are distinguished, inter alia, by good penetrability, strongly reduced odour of the treated woods, absence of annoying tar oil enrichments at the surface and strongly reduced “bleeding” of the treated wood at hot temperatures, considerably enhanced activity in spite of a lower coal-tar oil content and reduced toxicity compared to pure coal-tar oil.

Abstract: Single-plate slide, especially single-plate pipe bridge slide (10) with a slide-plate (16) and if necessary a pipe bridge (20), which is or are movable by means of an actuating device (18, 19) within this casing (11) in order to close or open a fluid passage (17) formed in a casing (11), the slide plate (16) or pipe bridge (20) having lateral seal surfaces which correspond with seal surfaces located on the casing side, especially annular seal surfaces (14, 15). At least one of the seal surfaces (14, 15) on the casing side forms part of a seal ring (23) located in the casing (11), which abuts with resilient pre-stressing on the facing seal surface of the slide plate (16) or pipe bridge (20).

Abstract: A wood preservative which is based on a dimethylalkylamine and an acid and contains dimethylalkylamine, a water-soluble acid and a water-insoluble acid and/or 2-(methoxycarbonylamino)-benzimidazole is used for preserving wood.

Abstract: A double disk wedge valve the valve disk of which is movable by an actuating rod and is provided with a pipe bridge which includes two sealing rings connected by way of a compensator, said sealing rings in the open position of the valve being urged by elastic bias against the sealing seats of the valve housing, wherein said compensator comprises an inner pipe section and an outer pipe section extending in coaxial relationship therewith. The outer pipe section is fixedly joined, especially welded, to both sealing rings. Also, it has a circumferentially extending indentation. The inner pipe section is fixedly joined to only one of said two sealing rings while it is axially movable relative to the other one. Within the valve housing a gas pressure can be set which is higher than the pressure in the valve passageway in the open position of the valve.

Abstract: An agent for impregnating solid wood by the pressure process, based on a water-dilutable formulation of a copper salt, excess alkanolamine and, if required, a salt with a fungicidal anion, has a pH of not less than 8 in the concentration usually employed and corresponding to about 1-5% by weight of non-aqueous components in the aqueous solution.

Abstract: The salt of N-tridecyl-2,6-dimethylmorpholine with fluoboric acid, and fungicides, insecticides and wood preservatives containing this salt.

Abstract: Wood preservatives which are based on a zinc compound and an aliphatic carboxylic acid and additionally contain a polyamine and processes for preserving wood with these preservatives.

Abstract: Wood preservatives based on a copper compound and an aliphatic carboxylic acid and additionally containing a polyamine, and a method for preserving wood with these preservatives.

Abstract: A fluctuating volume adjustable prosthetic socket for below-the-knee amputees comprising a generally hollow main body support of rigid plastic; a posterior popliteal section of rigid plastic generally contoured to conform to the posterior anatomy of the knees; elasticized sleeve means supported at lower portions of said posterior popliteal section; and cooperating locking means disposed on said posterior section and said main support section for adjustably joining said sections for controlled limited anterior-posterior displacement with respect to each other.

Abstract: Flame resistant foams and other compositions containing polyurethane and/or polyisocyanurate groups are prepared by reacting an organic polyisocyanate with a polyol in the presence of flame retardants, catalysts, blowing agents as well as optionally chain extenders, cross-linkers auxiliaries and additives. The flame retardents comprise a phenol or melamine formaldehyde condensate, pentaerythritol as well as ammonium phosphate and preferably in addition dicyandiamide.