October 1997 ISSUE
Manufacturer Cuts Solvent Consumption
During the past eight years, this Connecticut manufacturer has cut solvent consumption 93 pct in degreasing applications...
FEATURES
Aqueous Cleaner Filtration Study
Filtration can help remove contaminants and extend cleaner life...
Liquid Coating
Electrostatic Waterborne Coatings
Switching to an electrostatic waterborne coating system can improve quality and reduce costs...
Electroplating
Elimination of Cadmium Cyanide Waste Treatment
It has long been a desire of the finishing industry to eliminate the potential liability of cadmium cyanide electrolytes for four reasons: Employee safety; Environmental concerns with the release of toxic substances; Regulatory compliance, avoidance of fines and legal action; and Costs associated with operating a cyanide destruct system such as chemical use, instrumentation maintenance and labor.Electroplating
Finishing Opportunities
Whyco Chromium works with its customers to develop the right finish for the part...
Electroplating
Improving Plating Performance
The science of combining plating chemistries with the art of aesthetics to achieve beautiful, jewel-like finishes...
Manufacturer Cuts Solvent Consumption
During the past eight years, this Connecticut manufacturer has cut solvent consumption 93 pct in degreasing applications...
Nickel- and Nitrite-Free Pretreatment for Car Bodies
At its Dingolfing production site, BMW has established a nickel- and nitrite-free phosphating process that allows it to reduce the nickel concentration in the wastewater to less than 0.2 ppm...