TECHNICLEAN N-326 L is a medium alkaline liquid cleaner that can be used as a soak and/or electro cleaner for both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. This product is ideal for job shop applications where different metal substrates are processed though one plating line. The specially formulated surfactant package of TECHNICLEAN N-326 L provides good cleaning and free rinsing eliminating staining of the substrate. TECHNICLEAN N-326 L is an excellent cathodic activator of nickel deposits prior to chrome plating. … [Read more...]
September 19, 2013 By
Functional Zinc Processes
Zinc is one of the most widely used functional sacrificial coatings to inhibit corrosion of ferrous metals. Over the years a variety of Zinc plating and post treatment chemistries (chromates –hexavalent and trivalent-- and seals) have been developed to improve the aesthetics and functionality of zinc coatings. Over the years there have been three types of zinc processes: Cyanide based chemistry – seldom used today because of safety issues, waste treatment and disposal cost—but still it is needed in some applications. These processes were very forgiving and easy to control. Environmental … [Read more...]
September 17, 2013 By
Benchbrite NCN-370
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...]
September 17, 2013 By
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...]
September 17, 2013 By
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...]
September 17, 2013 By
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...]
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...]