BENCHBRITE NCN-370 process is a specially designed alkaline pyrophosphate plating bath for use over properly zincated aluminum. The BENCHBRITE NCN-370 process is an excellent alternative to cyanide copper providing a bright and level deposit. Due to the fine grain structure and low porosity, deposits from the BENCHBRITE NCN-370 process provides a good barrier level on aluminum prior to tin plating. Because this process is modified to plate directly on zincated aluminum, it should not be used to plate directly on steel or zinc die castings. … [Read more...]
Benchbrite NI-545 S
BENCHBRITE NI-545 S is an index based single additive process for bright nickel plating of both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. This nickel process will produce bright deposits with excellent leveling, ductility, and receptivity to hexavalent chromium plating in low current density areas. BENCHBRITE NI-545 S is a single additive process normally maintained with one addition agent and operates effectively over a wide solution composition range. This nickel process is ideal for the day to day high volume production yet you have a simple operation and control of the nickel plating … [Read more...]
Benchbrite NI-545 TM
BENCHBRITE NI-545 TM is an index based single additive process for bright nickel plating of both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. This nickel process will produce uniform bright deposits with exceptional leveling, ductility, and receptivity to hexavalent chromium plating in low current density areas. BENCHBRITE NI-545 TM, being a single additive process, is normally maintained with one addition agent and operates effectively over a wide solution composition range. This nickel process is ideal where high volume production is required yet have the luxury of a simple operation and control of the … [Read more...]
F-777 LA
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]