#REGULATION

Electroplating

Epner Technology Produces NIST New Gold Standard

The Brooklyn-based Epner says the process is unique in that it is both ultra-pure at 0.9999, while also bring three times harder than any other 24 Kt. gold.
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Electroplating

EPA Starts IRIS Assessment of Hexavalent Chromium

The 45-day public comment period begins March 15 and ends April 29. Comments must be received on or before April 29.
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Electroplating

Atotech BluCr Designed for Safety

BluCr is an industrial trivalent chromium hard-chrome plating process designed as a safe alternative to hexavalent hard chrome plating.
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Hubbard-Hall Formulations Enable Safety Compliance

Hubbard-Hall designs chemicals for surface finishing applications.
#pollutioncontrol #regulation

Liquid Coating

Updating Safety Standards for Liquid Paint Booths

Geoff Raifsnider from Global Finishing Solutions tells us about the latest revisions to the National Fire Protection Association codes related to paint booths and finishing systems.
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Powder Coating

Soft Grip, Back-Blow Safety Air Gun Cleans Small Inside Diameters

Soft-grip, back-blow safety air gun cleans both debris and liquids from inside small pipes/hoses, channels, bores, holes, internal threads and other internal parts to clear airflow.
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Anodizing

Ace Anodizing Receives ISO 9001:2015 Cert, Adds Cutting Capabilities

Company adds a cutback saw system designed for production cutting of bars or extrusions to close tolerances that uses a computer controlled back–gauge for accurate sawing performance and improved throughput.
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Electroplating

Penblade Safety Blades for Industrial Masking

High-quality safety blades that meets the needs for modern industrial workplaces, especially in masking procedures.
#masking #regulation

Powder Coating

Exair’s Catalog Features New Safety Air Guns, Air Nozzles and Cabinet Coolers

The expanded Catalog 32 introduces new Super Air Scraper Nozzles, Soft Grip Super Air Scraper Safety Air Guns and Hazardous Location Cabinet Cooler Systems.
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Electroplating

Alpha Metal Finishing Adds Stainless Passivation

The new line enables the company to provide chemical passivation of customers’ parts in conformance with ASTM A967 and ASTM A380. ​​​
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Adhesion Test Analyzer Calculates Classification to ASTM D3359

Paul N. Gardner Co.’s Adhesion Test Analyzer (ATA) is designed to take the guesswork and subjectivity out of rating the classification of adhesion results as defined in the ASTM D3359 standard.
#regulation #measurement-testing

Parts Cleaning

MicroCare Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

The company says this certification indicates that its products are developed, engineered, manufactured and delivered using the latest and most advanced quality management processes.
#regulation #management #education

Electroplating

Asterion Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification

The company says this certification denotes that it has demonstrated its ability to consistently provide products and services focused on enhancing customer satisfaction.
#regulation #education

Saporito Finishing Earns ISO 9001:2015 with Zero Findings

This standard emphasizes risk management and customer satisfaction.
#management #regulation

Electroplating

Webinar Discusses Switch from Hexavalent to Trivalent

Columbia Chemical and Products Finishing will host a free webinar on October 18 that will address regulations, process differences, conversion details, cost factors and benefits.
#regulation #education

Safety Considerations for Industrial Paint/Powder Storage

Paint, powders and other chemicals used in the finishing industry can pose serious health and safety risks when not stored properly. Here are some tips for safe material storage. 
#regulation #medical

Electroplating

Arlington Plating Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification

The company completed the registration process to the quality management system with zero infractions.
#education #management #regulation

Scratch Testing System Analyzes Coating Adhesion

The Fischerscope ST200 from Paul N. Gardner is a progressive-load scratch tester designed to analyze the adhesion and cohesion strength of coatings according to ASTM C1624, ISO 20502 and DIN EN 1071-3.
#regulation #measurement-testing

Parts Cleaning

Cleanliness Compliance Is Critical for Automotive Suppliers

The cleanliness of a car’s components can affect the way it operates. OEMs like Ford Motor Co. have created their own internal standards and have started cascading them to their suppliers.
#regulation #automotive

Electroplating

Sky’s the Limit in Aerospace

California’s EME Inc. and its owner both have thrived, despite regulatory challenges.
#regulation #aerospace