Be sure to check your mailbox because the latest issue of the Vacalon's Product Guide is headed to your laboratory.

This issue is packed with new products and some exciting new special promotions. If you can't wait for your copy to arrive then click here to download or view a digital version.

Here are some of this issues promotions:

Quickcheck Indicating Spray - Buy 6 Cans, Get 1 Free (Mix/Match Colors OK)

Insta-Peg Refractory Material (4 Syringe Pack) - Buy 3 Packs, Get 1 Free

MediSoft Foaming Hand Sanitizer - Buy 1 Can, Get 1 Free

You can take advantage of these offers on our website, by calling 800.729.8192 or by calling your preferred Vacalon distributor. For orders placed with authorized distributors you can receive free goods by faxing a copy of your invoice to 866.270.0796 or emailing to sales@vacalon.com. If you place your order with Vacalon the free goods will ship automatically with your order, Offers valid on orders placed on or before April 4th, 2010.

The Schick C2 Series has been the world's top selling brushless handpiece for over 20 years, and is perfect for all types of tasks in the dental laboratory.

Whether in the model room, ceramic area or at the metal finishing station the newest version, the C2-Master, will outperform its rivals with its impressive power and torque. Plus, operational speeds up to 50,000 rpm and 6.7 Ncm of torque allow it to complete its tasks with consummate ease.

With an eye on ergonomics Schick Dental developed the C2-Master to be lighter in weight, allowing for extended usage without user fatigue. It is also the first handpiece in the world to be outfitted with a two component material to reduce slippage and increase comfort.

The C2-Master handpiece can be purchased in three different variations. Users can select from a knee control unit that mounts to a bench, a foot control unit that rests on the floor or the traditional table top version with a separate foot pedal for speed control.

Users that select the knee or foot control version will enjoy the benefits of Schick's Tempomat system. This is a cruise control system that allows technicians to set a speed by holding it for several seconds, then release the knee plate or foot lever and the unit will continue to operate at the selected speed until the knee or foot control is engaged again.

For more information or for details on current promotions please contact us at sales@vacalon.com or 800.729.8192.

In addition to extreme precision and consistency, Z4 Investment can offer your laboratory flexible working procedures, allowing you to take full control of your casting and pressing process.

Z4 excels where other investments fall short, and offers features that no other material can match. One of the key benefits of Z4 is the ability to invest, burnout and cast or press a ring on your own schedule. With Z4 rings can be invested, then remain on the bench for 30 minutes, 30 hours or 30 days before placing it directly into a hot furnace for preheating.

This means no longer do you have to stand over a ring with a timer waiting for the exact moment to place it in the furnace. Or worse, if you wait too long you lose the ability to use the Rapid Cast technique and risk a ring cracking. With Z4 you can invest, then preheat and cast or press at your convenience. Plus, you can invest rings at different times of the day, then preheat them all together when you are ready.

This feature of Z4 not only offers flexibility, but it also enables it to guarantee consistent chemical expansion. When the investment is mixed and the ring is invested the chemical expansion begins. Investments that have a 15 minute bench set require you to place the ring into a hot furnace when it is still hot, damp and the chemical expansion has not yet completed its process. Then when you place the ring in the furnace the heat stops the chemical expansion, and begins the thermal expansion. This can lead to inconsistent results based on the actual amount of time the ring sits on the bench.

With Z4, rings bench set for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the chemical expansion to run its entire course and the rings become cool, dry and stable. This means that every ring gets the complete amount of desired chemical expansion, and this leads to more consistent results.

The pioneers at N&V Belgium are the inventors of rapid cast technology in the dental field, and Z4 is the result of over 50 years of collective experience. By understanding how laboratories operate they focus on developing products that allow labs to increase productivity through flexibility and control. This is what Z4 can bring to your laboratory.

Request a sample today to put Z4 to the test in your laboratory.

We often get asked how the Permanent Metal Filter found on BK-Medent's M Series Auto-Mixing Porcelain Palettes works, so we thought we would take a moment to offer a quick overview of this exciting feature.

The Permanent Filter can be found on the Ez-Master M, Ez-Single M and the R-Mixing M Auto-Mixing Palettes. The Permanent Filter is made from a space aged metallic material that is designed and treated specifically for use on the M Series Porcelain Palettes. It is manufactured to offer years of trouble free use and will not cause contamination problems, even with constant exposure to moisture, mixing tools and porcelain brushes.

The Permanent Metal filter is placed on top of the absorption paper, which covers the ceramic base. The surface of the Permanent Filter has micro-pores that regulate the liquid and allow the perfect amount to permeate through and automatically moisten the porcelain powders. Since the surface of the Permanent Filter is extremely smooth it will not cause damage to the bristles of porcelain brushes, allowing you to get more life out of your brush.

The filter is durable, and it can easily be cleaned with a steamer or running water. Just be careful to pay special attention when handling the Permanent Filter, as it is very thin and you want to avoid causing creases int he surface. This is only a problem when it is not on the tray. Best of all since the filter will essentially last forever, it reduces the overall cost of owning one of BK-Medent's high performance porcelain palettes.

If you have further questions about the BK-Medent Auto-Mixing Porcelain Palettes or any of our other products please contact us.

Be sure to visit us at LMT'S Lab Day 2010 in Chicago on Saturday, February 27th - along with our partners from Schick and N&V Belgium - we'll be at booths 1200, 1202 and 1204.

We'll have the Vacalon line of products on display - including our ProLine Waxes, Quickcheck, Disposable Plungers and our all new MediSoft Foaming Hand Sanitizer. Plus we'll be exhibiting the new BK-Medent line of porcelain accessories - including their Auto-Mixing Palettes, Porcelain Instruments and Porcelain Brushes.

Our partners from N&V Belgium will be at the booth to talk about their world renowned casting materials and pass along some of their useful technical wisdom. If you are looking to switch investments, then stop by and talk to them about their Z4 Universal Rapid Cast Investment.

Schick Dental will also be on hand showcasing their exciting equipment like the C-Master Handpieces, G2-Concept Model Saw and the S3-Master Milling Machine. Be sure to come by the booth and get your hands on some of the highest quality equipment anywhere in the world.

And if all of that is not enough, all we have to say is you never know what new product we might unveil this year. Booth 1200, 1202 and 1204 is where we can be found, so we'll see you there!

Quick and accurate shipping is a top priority at Vacalon, and for same day shipping we recommend placing your order by 12 pm ET - however most orders placed before 3 pm ET are shipped the same day and we always work to accommodate urgent situations.

If you are running low on a product or need a replacement part sent out asap we do our best to work to get you the products you need, when you need them. If you are placing your order online, please make a note of the urgency in the field provided on the checkout page, or simply give us a call after you place your order and let us know your situation.

Also, please keep in mind there can be exceptions that can cause a delay in your shipment. One example would be freeze sensitive products, such as our Z4 Expansion Liquid. We do our best to coordinate the shipment of these products so they are not damaged while in transit, and this means we might have to hold orders. In these rare scenarios we will always communicate these delays to you.

We value your business and we work hard to make sure that we provide you the highest levels of service and support.

If your laboratory has recently switched to Ivoclar's emax all-ceramic system then be sure to check out our Disposable Plungers - because we've got the perfect product for you. We have a specifically designed Disposable Plungers that is completely compatible with this new size of ingot and rings.

Our Disposable Plungers are easier to use than aluminum oxide plungers and they will simplify your ceramic pressing, while providing reliability, convenience and value. Plus they offer:

• No pre-heating
  
• No sand blasting
• Uniform thermal characteristics reduces chance for problems caused by heating and cooling
• High strength
• Simple to use - just press and extract restoration
• No labor intensive cleaning of reusable plunger
• Reduced chance for cross contamination
• Securely packaged to avoid damage to plungers
  

Our Disposable Plungers are all offered in a pack of 50 per box, and available in 3 different sizes. We currently offer the traditional 12 mm/2 gram ingot size, the newer 13 mm/e.max ingot size and the larger 16 mm/5 gram size.

If you are not using disposable plungers yet you can request a sample to see the benefits they have to offer. If you are currently using another brand of disposable plunger then it is time you switch to Vacalon Disposable Plungers and experience better results and better value.