Boxoffice-January.03.1953

Evaporative Condensers P-991
Are Re-Designed
Building block construction and removable
sectional components, providing flexibility
of arrangement and complete accessibility,
are among the new features of the
redesigned and re-engineered line of evaporative
condensers introduced by the
United States Air Conditioning Corp. The
new model is being produced in six sizes
with capacities ranging from 7' 2 to 40 tons.
All panels and sections are removable and
reversible, to effect quick and easy rearrangement.
All sections are bolted together
with rubber gaskets between for
water tightness. Theatremen will also find
the unit to be a water saver.
Break-Away Guide Ropes
For Theatre Lobbies
P-992
Velour-covered guide ropes with an exclusive
breakaway feature, manufactured
by Lawrence Metal Products, are available
for use in theatres. Used across doorways
or restricted areas where unexpected pressure
might be applied, the Lawrence breakaway
ropes will open at a weight of five
pounds, warning the public out of closed
areas. Guide ropes are offered in one and
one and one-half-inch diameters, covered
in blue, gold, maroon, green or gray velour.
with special colors available on request.
Projectionists' Loop to Check P-993
Guide Rollers and 'Weave'
A special two-track frequency loop for
checking film travel and adjustment of
lateral guide rollers, also for checking film
travel for any "weave," has been developed
by Wesley Trout, who is offering this item
in addition to his sound lens setting loop.
A complete set of instructions is sent with
each loop. This loop and the sound lens
setting loop are useful in the projection
room, as an added insurance for perfect
sound reproduction.
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
USE Readers'
Bureau Coupons, P^S^ 43
Plastic Panels for Theatre Walls P-994
And Concession Counters
There are many surfaces in theatres
that take almost as much abuse as counter
and table tops. Lamidall. a plastic laminate
made by Woodall Industries, Inc., is
made in panels one-eighth-inch thick and
up to 4x12 feet in size. Lamidall helps solve
the constant maintenance problem. The
panels, used as counter tops or on walls, are
applied directly to the wall and counter
surfaces with a rubber emulsion type adhesive.
Lamidall plastic laminate is available
in a choice of colorful, decorative patterns
and natural "life-like" wood grains.
New Adapters and Fittings P-995
For Lighting Fixtures
Steber Manufacturing Co. has announced
the addition of 11 new comjwnents to its
line of Steberlites for PAR-38 and R-40
medium and mogul base lamps. Each of
the new units is of sturdy, cast aluminum
for life-time service and time-saving installation.
The completeness of the line
provides quickly and easily assembled combinations
of every description for any flood
or spotlight problem of exhibitors.
Unit to Control Odors P-996
By Destroying Them
Odor control in
theatres may be accomplished
by a new
development of Abbeon
Supply Co. The
new Rid -All double
bulb electronic deodorizer.
Using the
famous Westinghouse
Odorout Bulb, the
unit emits light rays
on a wavelength that
makes the oxygen in
the air becomes ozonated. When this happens
the odor burns up completely and the
air returns to its original state with no residue
of artificial odor or smell. It effectively
deodorizes space up to 1,800 cubic feet.
New Ticket-Issuing Units
For Theatre Boxoffices
P-997
The new. individually motorized ticketissuing
units, developed by Ai-gus Manufacturing
Co., have caught the eye of many
theatremen. Attractively finished cabinets
accommodate three, four or five units, any
of which may be quickly and easily removed
without affecting the operation of others.
The sales total is accurately recorded on a
tamper-proof, non-reversible counter and
is always instantly accessible by merely
lifting the top plate. The top plate and
counter flange are finished in satin chrome
to eliminate glare and eye strain.
An Easy Way to
Refinish
Leather Theatre Seats
P-998
A new flexible coating, produced in 12
colors, that lengthens the life of all leather
and leatherette goods, and revitalizes them
at the same time, is now being marketed
by RamCote Products. The new product,
RamCote, is particularly adaptable for refinishing
theatre seats, leatherette sofas
and lounge benches. The coating is simple
to apply with a paint brush. It air drys in
20 minutes, ready for use in two hours.
RamCote will not chip or peel, or come off
on clothing, and may be washed with regular
soap and water or laquer thinner. It
is not affected by heat, cold or scuffing.
New Wood Panel
For Movable Partition
Suitable
P-999
United States Plywood Corp. is now
manufacturing a wood panel that is warpfree
and possesses the rigidity and decorative
beauty required for sliding doors and
movable wall partitions in theatre buildings
and drive-in concessions. Novoply. fabricated
from tiny wood segments, is manufactured
in four-by-eight sizes.
48 The MODERN THEATRE SECTION