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Spinning Spots

Diffusion Test Kit

Newth Lighting announces a complete line of rugged spinning
spots, engineered and manufactured to industrial standards. One to
thirty heads, single or multicircuited; single or variable speeds to 120
RPM.
r=or more information contact: Newth Lighting Company, 552
Swaggertown Rd., Scotia, NY 12302.

Rosco's new Diffusion Test Kit provides cinematographers and
other film professionals with a range of possibilities for changing the
character and properties of light. It consists of ten materials designed
to work with existing film and TV fixtures. Some of the materials allow
the user to make an ellipsoidal behave like a Fresnel; others soften
the edges of beam shapes; some even make the edge of the beam
shape disappear. The materials are cut to 10" x 12" sheets to conveniently fit most lighting instruments. Combinations of several different
materials expand the range of possibilities even further.
Each Kit is packaged in a clear, reusable plastic envelope and is
accompanied by a set of envelopes and instructions and a wall chart
which demonstrates the effect each diffuser will produce.
For further information contact Rosco at: 36 Bush Avenue, Port
Chester, New York 10573; (914) 937-1300; 1135 North Highland
Avenue, Hollywood, California 90038; (213) 462-2233.

Peel-up Adhesive

Parellipsphere 220
Electro Controls announces a new addition to their lighting fixture
line. The Parellipsphere 220, a 220mm variable spotlight, designed
for throws up to 100' using a standard EG series lamp (1 K max.). It is
capable of an adjustable field angle of 9 0 to 13 0 , beam to field ratios
from 45% to 95%, and an iris option that transforms it into an inexpensive follow spot. The Parellipsphere 220 has the same reflector,
with computer designed optical quality lenses, lamp cap, back end
and bell housing as the Parellipsphere 170.
For more information contact: ELECTRO CONTROLS 2975 South
300 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115.

Synthetic Surfaces, Inc. has introduced a new peel-up adhesive
designed to hold carpet and other products securely while still permitting their removal without destroying the backing. It is also self-healing which often permits pick up, repositioning, and repair without applying more adhesive.
Adhesive #45G adheres to a wide variety of backings including
rubber, urethane, latex, jute, foam, polypropylene, vinyl. It can be applied over porous or sealed concrete, wood, and asphalt surfaces
without requiring a primer. Adhesive #45G has an extraordinarily
high grab and long open time which helps defeat problems due to
bubbling, wrinkling, dampness, humidity and water. Other features of
Adhesive #45G include easy application, fast dry under damp-humid
conditions, excellent humidity and water resistance.
Further information is available from Synthetic Surfaces Inc., P. O.
Box 241, Scotch Plains, N. J. 07076, (201) 889-5725.

Dry Ice Fog Machine
Newth Lighting announces the addition of a high output, remotecontrolled, dry ice fog machine to its product line. Model RDI-1 joins
three other models and features dual 2KW heating elements, dual 140
CFM blowers, 220 VAC operation, 100 Ibs. capacity, and optional water level indicator.
For more information contact: Newth Lighting Co., 552 Swaggertown Rd., Scotia, NY 12302.

Elevating Work Platforms
Economy Engineering's line of Hi-Jacker elevating work platforms
give a boost to overhead jobs and are engineered to give operators
reassuring stability, even at maximum lift. Rugged frame construction,
outriggers with leveling jacks, and lower center of gravity all contribute to rigid operator support.
On electro-hydraulically powered units, pushbutton consoles give
operators fingertip control of lift or lowering. Ten seconds is all the
time needed to reach working heights of twenty-five feet. Hi-Jacker
retracts to 6' 8". Specification features include working heights to
25', 500 Ibs. capacity. Relief valve on powered Hi-Jackers prevents
over-loading. All models have sturdy hand rails and full-width, nonskid treads on access ladder, four outriggers with leveling jacks,
easy-rolling 8" casters, and 42" railing height (mid-rail and 4" toe
boards included).
For more information contact: Economy Engineering Co., P.O. Box
1507, 484 Thomas Dr., Bensenville, IL 60106.

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