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THERMOID BIG JOB BANDSFOR MATERIAL HANDLING

GET MUSCLE WHERE IT COUNTS.Power potential for tough jobs. Extra muscle-powerwith impressive stretching capability to speed up material handling.

Big Job Bands can often replace costly, unwieldlyfilms, potentially damaging steel straps and stickyadhesive tapes. You’ll find use after use for them–and they can be used again and again.

USE THEM LIKE AN EXTRAPAIR OF HANDS TO:

• Hold odd sizes and shapes together for stablepallet loads

• Keep containers tightly closed when not in use• Secure protective coverings around sub-

assembled or finished goods• Hold carton flaps open for picking and packing• Group items to be shipped to separate locations• Stabilize loaded pallets• Hold breakables gently, without crushing• Hold glued parts together until set during

manufacture• Keep loads in place during in-plant transit• Keeps units together during storage

CUSTOM SIZES AND COLORS AVAILABLE.Big Job Bands come in jumbo sizes, three, four andfive feet long, from 24" to 113" in circumference.

If the Big Job Bands you need are not included in the varieties and sizes listed, they can be custommade in cut widths ranging from 1/2" up to 2-1/2".Minimum order for custom sizes is 200 pounds.

Big Job Bands are made in natural tan rubber unlessotherwise specified. Bands can be color coded tosimplify in-plant product identification, according toyour requirements. Minimum order for special colorsis 300 pounds.

SAVINGS MULTIPLY EVERY TIME A BAND IS REUSED.Big Job Bands can be used alone or in conjunctionwith automated equipment to streamline materialhandling operations and save labor costs. Theirinitial cost is low. No capital investment for tools or equipment is required. And because Big JobBands can be used again and again, your savingskeep adding up.

AMERICAN MADE FOR TOP QUALITY ANDPERFORMANCE.Big Job Bands are produced at HBD/Thermoid®, Inc.in Salisbury, NC. Stock items are readily availableand upon credit approval, are shipped within 24- to48-hours of order receipt.

Big Job Bands are sold through a distributor networkfor fast and efficient service coast to coast.

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STACK OR RACK,PICK AND PACK.BRACE, BUNDLE, TRUNDLE.SHIP AND STORE!Meeting the industry’s high productivity standards is a constant challenge. Let Big Job Bands help you reduce the time and labor involved in materialhandling operations.

In production, shipping and storage, Big Job industrial bandshave been used to secure boxes,bags, bottles, pipes, covers, blocks, barrels, parts, flaps, cans,stencils, mats, furniture wraps and countless other items. Use them alone, or in conjunction with automated equipment for faster, more efficient handlingprocedures.

One person can apply Big Jobindustrial bands. Their mightyholding power keeps things in place indefinitely; yet they snap on and off with remarkable ease.

Color coded bands are available for product identification. A widerange of sizes is readily available so you can select the proper bandfor your application.

With Big Job industrial bandskeeping things moving or keepingthem in place is...a cinch!

MAKES PALLET HANDLING JOBS EASY!

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NO MORE JUGGLING ACTS.Big Job Bands will secure even the wobbliest load.They stabilize tricky piles of parts and cartons andprotect against spills in transit, even on the roughestsurfaces. One Big Job pallet band stretched over thetop layer of a loaded pallet stabilizes the entire load!

Big Job pallet bands have been created to stretch 100-150% of their relaxed length. Need more than that?When the situation calls for greater tension, they canstretch up to 300%!

TIME AND MONEY. YOURS FOR THE SAVING.Big Job Bands are easily applied and quicklyremoved. In addition to low initial cost, no tools or equipment are required to use them. One person canapply the bands, saving on labor cost.

In many cases, Big Job pallet bands can replaceexpensive films, carton-denting steel strapping and sticky adhesive tapes. Use them vertically or

horizontally for temporary unitizing, oruntil pallets are received at shippingdestinations. For added economy,reuse bands again and again.*

USE THIS CHART TO SELECT THE RIGHTSIZE PALLET BAND.

PALLETPALLET BAND SIZE

SIZEOUTSIDE INSIDECIRCUM. CIRCUM.

24" x 32" 112" 56"32" x 40" 144" 72"36" x 36" 144" 72"36" x 42" 156" 84"36" x 48" 168" 84"40" x 48" 176" 92"48" x 48" 192" 92"48" x 60" 216" 112"48" x 72" 240" 128"

BIG JOB PALLET BANDS STOCK SIZES FORIMMEDIATE DELIVERY.

BAND BAND NOMINALWIDTH THICKNESS LENGTH

1/2" 1/16" 72" I.C.1/2" 1/16" 92" I.C.3/4" 1/16" 56" I.C.3/4" 1/16" 72" I.C.3/4" 1/16" 84" I.C.3/4" 1/16" 92" I.C.3/4" 1/16" 112" I.C.

1-1/2" 3/32" 113" I.C.

* Before each reuse, bands should be inspected for damage such as cuts, tears and abrasions that maycause band to snap while being stretched. Under normal usage conditions, bands can be reused many times before damage occurs.

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STRAP A WRAP. SECURE A FLOUNCE. LINK A SPRING.Big Job Bands save time and money, reduce repairwork, speed shipping and protect quality.

They’re easy to work with in a variety of applications,including holding protective coverings in place,securing padding over finished wooden parts, holdingglued parts or upholstery in place while fastening, andholding flounces during manufacture or shipping. BigJob furniture bands are sized to fit chairs, king sizesofas, and everything in between.

FURNITURE BAND STOCK SIZES (CASE PACK 25 LBS.)PRODUCT APPROXIMATE RECOMMENDEDNUMBER CATALOG FLAT CUT COUNT CIRCUMFERENCE

30-69 NUMBER LENGTH WIDTH GAUGE PER POUND OF APPLICATION SUGGESTED USE0212-15 17600 12" 1/4" .063 63 bands 96"0214-15 17601 14" 1/4" .063 54 bands 112"0414-15 17606 14" 1/2" .063 27 bands 112"0217-15 17608 17" 1/4" .063 45 bands 136"0220-15 17602 20" 1/4" .063 38 bands 160"0223-15 17603 23" 1/4" .063 32 bands 184"0226-15 17604 26" 1/4" .063 28 bands 208"0230-15 17605 30" 1/4" .063 25 bands 240"0234-15 17607 34" 1/4" .063 22 bands 272"0240-15 17609 40" 1/4" .063 18 bands 320"

Other sizes are made to order on a minimum order of 200 pounds any one size. Can be made in any flat length up to 42", and bands can be cut in any of the following widths: 1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1-1/2".

BIG JOB FLOUNCE SAVER BANDS are exceptionally easy and convenient to apply or remove. They’ll hold flounces up while holding plastic bags on to protect the entire piece–and save application time, too. Big Job flounce savers keep your professional job lookingprofessional during manufacture and shipping. Big Job furniture bands–a small investment that brings large returns!

BIG JOB SPRING LINK BANDS replace metal clips inserpentine spring construction. They silence serpentine springs and keep them in perfect alignment, maintaining thequality you build into your furniture. Spring link bands aremade from EPDM, an ozone-and crack-resistant compound.

Speedy application saves you time and money. Stock sizes range from 2-1/2" to 4-1/2".

SPRING LINK BAND STOCK SIZES2-1/2" 1/2" .063" 1602-1/2" 1/2" .093" 1104-1/2" 1/2" .063" 85

Sized for chairSized for sectionals, quarter rounds or washers & dryersSized for loveseats and short sofas

Sized for long sofas

Sized for extra long sofas

Sized for king size sofas

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BUILT-IN RESISTANCE TO WEATHER ANDCHEMICALS EXTENDS USEFULNESS.Longlife EPDM Bands have the same qualities of natural gum rubber bands, with the added benefits oflonger life and broader usage. Applications includetension members on shoe trees, in ski boot racks,holding assemblies together during cleaning, movingor storage in manufacturing areas, numerous householduses and in spring link bands for serpentine springconstruction. Exposure tests and rugged, 2,000-hourWeather-O-Meter tests have proven the ozone- andcrack-resistant reliability of these bands.

• Ozone Resistant–EPDM bands resist high ozone concentrates while under stress.

• Weather Resistance–Sunlight and weather extremeshave little effect on EPDM bands.

• Temperature Resistant–EPDM bands can be usedcontinuously in temperatures from -60˚F to +300˚F. They continue to provide excellent service when exposed to hot water or steam, with minimal water absorption and loss of elasticity. However, a gradual loss of elastic properties is experienced as the temperature extremes are approached.

• Chemical Resistant–EPDM bands resist deteriorationfrom most acids, alkalies, alcohols, glycols, ketones, esters and detergents. EPDM bands are notrecommended for use in applications involving hydrocarbon solvents, oil or turpentine.

COMPARE THE PERFORMANCE RATINGS FORLONGLIFE EPDM AND NATURAL RUBBER BANDS.

COMPARATIVE PROPERTIES

Resistance to sunlight aging Excellent PoorOzone resistance Excellent PoorOxidation resistance Excellent GoodHeat aging Excellent GoodAcids Good-Excellent Fair-GoodPetroleum products Poor PoorAnimal, vegetable oils Good-Excellent PoorWater swell resistance Excellent Fair

Special sizes of EPDM bands are produced in minimum runs of 200 pounds. In stock or customlength and widths.

LONGLIFE EPDM RUBBER

NATURAL RUBBER

Same size band made of EPDM rubber after identical ozone exposure test

First quality band made of natural rubber afteraccelerated ozone exposure test

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GOOCH TUBINGTan rubber band gooch tubing is available in amultitude of sizes for numerous applications.Comes standard in 5 ft. lengths but can bemade in longer lengths.

TUBE SIZESLAY FLAT APPROX. FEETLENGTH GAUGE PER POUND

1-1/4" .035 23.02" .035 15.0

2-1/2" .035 12.03" .035 10.05" .063 3.27" .063 2.39" .063 1.8

HBD/Thermoid®, Inc. is a subsidiary company of HBD Industries, Inc. HBD manufactures quality, application-engineered custom designed and standardindustrial products serving many diverse industries and markets. Products manufactured by HBD Industries, Inc. include: AC/DC/BLDC electric motors, aerospaceprecision components, budding strips, cemented tungsten carbide parts, closed die forgings, coated rubber fabrics, conveyor belting, drives, ducting, gearreducers, hose (automotive, aviation, hand-built, industrial, marine and petroleum), material handling products (metal separators/detectors and electromagneticlifting equipment), power transmission belts, rubber bands, rubber roll coverings and ventilation equipment (fans and blowers). For complete details on HBD Industries, Inc., log onto www.hbdindustries.com.

INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS DELIVERED WHERE AND WHEN YOU NEED THEM

• HBD/Thermoid, Inc. Manufacturing Plants/Product Warehouses

• HBD/Thermoid, Inc. Product Warehouses–All Products

• HBD/Thermoid, Inc. Product Warehouses–Power Transmission Belts

HBD Industries, Inc. Headquarters

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1820 S. Boundary StreetSalisbury, NC 28145-0948704/636-0121 • 800/438-2312704/633-3880–Fax

www.hbdthermoid.com • www.hbdindustries.comE-Mail: info@hbdthermoid.com

Thermoid…Leadership Through Technology

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Shown above is an aerial view of the HBD/Thermoid®, Inc. Salisbury, NC production facility. The Salisbury plant is a multi-faceted manufacturing complexproducing three main product groups: large bore, rubber hose (up to 48 inches in diameter and 200 feet in length), rubber bands (Big Job®, budding stripsand others), rubber/urethane covered rolls and components. The engineers and production personnel in Salisbury can custom design hoses both inconstruction type and rubber formulation to meet customer requirements for use in chemical, petroleum, food processing, materials handling, steel, paper,railroad and bulk hauling applications. In addition to Big Job® Bands, other rubber and synthetic band products are produced to meet specialized customerneeds for use in material handling, horticulture and specialty applications. Custom designed, rubber/urethane covered rolls and components aremanufactured and serviced for use in graphic arts, paper, textile and general industry.

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