F-777 LA is a unique liquid alkaline detergent concentrate used with caustic soda for electro cleaning steel in rack or barrel processes. F-777 LA is a non-phosphated product designed in conjunction with caustic soda to remove smut, light oils, and buffing compound residue from steel. This product is a formulated with a built-in chrome reducer. F-777 LA allows the user to maintain or adjust the detergency of a cleaning solution without the costly additions of non-necessary alkali builders. Also, when more scrubbing action is required, the alkalinity can be increased without having the increase … [Read more...]
September 17, 2013 By
Techniclean F-903
TECHNICLEAN F-903 is a general purpose alkaline liquid cleaning compound used for soak and/or electro cleaning of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The TECHNICLEAN F-903 is buffered and formulated to inhibit attack on non-ferrous base metals. It is also free-rinsing and works well even in hard water. It is low foaming and may be used electrolytically for both cathodic and anodic cleaning cycles. TECHNICLEAN F-903 removes oil and grease from the work surface by displacing it, rather than emulsifying it. With proper solution skimming to remove the oil, TECHNICLEAN F-903 will result in extremely … [Read more...]
September 10, 2013 By
Trivalent Chromates 101
To coat metal parts, chromates are used to enhance the life of the part. Typically, chromates are used on zinc plated parts whether it be alkaline non-cyanide or chloride applications. These trivalent chromate conversion coatings offer prolonged corrosion protection to finished parts. In the past, hexavalent chromates were predominantly used throughout the metal finishing industry. Today, to meet RoHS compliances and environmental safety standards, the metal finishing industry has moved in the direction of trivalent chromates. Trivalent conversion coatings have shown to produce a scratch … [Read more...]
September 9, 2013 By
Prepicilin, The Cure for Platitosis!
No more ugly blisters, telltale peeling or adhesion failures. This advanced process ensures you will have the pretreatment system to run clean parts through your finishing system. Call 1.800.428.0719 for Prepicilin Therapy! … [Read more...]
September 5, 2013 By
Do You Suffer From Platitosis?
Symptoms Include: Anxiety caused by plating rejects Difficulty sleeping due to problem phone calls from third shift supervisors Fear of customers whose requirements cannot be met Get immediate relief from the problem solvers at Asterion. … [Read more...]
June 17, 2013 By
OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard
Aligning with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published the original Hazard Communication Standard to provide an information system on hazardous chemicals that are used in the workplace. The purpose was to give workers that are exposed to chemicals the “right to know”. By aligning with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), OSHA now states that workers have the “right to understand”. … [Read more...]
March 20, 2013 By
Use Potassium Permangante to Remove Contaminents in Bright Nickel Plating Solution
Unwanted organic contamination is a common problem when using bright nickel plating solutions. To remove contaminants both from outside sources and from brightner breakdown Oxidation treatments are routinely needed. Using potassium permanganate to oxidize and breakdown the organic contaminants so they can be more easily removed on a carbon pack-on filter is a common solution. Permanganate is a popular choice because it is a much stronger oxidizing agent than hydrogen peroxide and will will remove the more stubborn organic materials. Unfortunately overuse of the permanganate will cause … [Read more...]