Form: Man10G107 Rev. –C-
02-06-2012
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Other Items You will Need:
We have used several torches to anneal cases while developing your new machine. The
Clamps supplied with your annealer are manufactured slightly oversize to accept ½” diameter
nozzles. Any propane torch made by ‘Bernz-O-Matic’®, ‘Worthington’® and others should work
fine as long as they have ½” diameter nozzles.
(
NOTE: When placing the nozzles into the clamps, ensure that you do not cover up the
inlet holes at the base of the nozzle. This will make them burn lean and possibly
overheat the nozzles and Clamp Assemblies.)
What we have most often used is a pair of kits from ‘Bernz-O-Matic’®. The Torch Kit Part
Number is #UL100 and comes with one propane tank & one torch. Cost is about $11.00 per set
from your local hardware store. If you would like to purchase the torches separately, the Part
Number is #UL2317.
Aside from the torch units, we recommend using a temperature sensing liquid named
‘Tempilaq’®. It is made by Tempil® Corporation, South Plainfield N.J. We buy ours from
McMaster-Carr®. You can order via the internet,
http://www.mcmaster.com/#temperature-
indicators/=69wlzo
or by phone (609) 689-3415. Tempilaq® is also available from many
welding supply houses. (NOTE: Do not use the temperature crayons. The liquid is far superior
on cartridge cases.)
Also, please read all warnings and directions for use in the
Tempilaq
®
package.
While ordering, go ahead and purchase a bottle of thinner for the
Tempilaq®. A few drops of thinner will restore the solution to its original condition after it begins
to dry out and thicken over time.
When ordering, you will have to specify the temperatures you desire. We most often use 650
°
F
for sensing neck & shoulder temperatures and 350
°F or 400°F on the lower half of the case
body. Temperatures may vary according to the way you use your annealer, but these
will be good starting places. We will explain in detail how to apply the Tempilaq
®
to
sense the temperature while you are annealing in the SETUP SECTION.