Super-Temp
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
the pipe (pyrolytic graphite/phenolic resin)
Billiard Maroon the pipe with white Fashion Stripes, courtesy Billie W. Taylor II, Ph.D
In 1963, Super-Temp Corporation began making plastic pipes with pyrolytic graphite bowl liners. They were called the pipe. In 1965, Super-Temp contracted to market their unique pipes through Venturi, Inc., the company which sold Tar Gard cigarette filters. Colors and stripes began to be offered circa 1967. About 1970, THE SMOKE pipes were added to the line - they were non-traditional shapes with a less expensive bowl liner. Venturi pipes were added around 1972 - they had no liner in the bowls at all. The pipes were out of production by 1975.
- Example and details, courtesy Doug Valitchka
- See the excellent the pipe website by Billie W. Taylor II, Ph.D
- You might also enjoy hearing Brian Levine's interview of Dr. Taylor on the Pipes Magazine Radio Show