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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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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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.
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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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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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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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Penblade Safety Blades for Industrial Masking
High-quality safety blades that meets the needs for modern industrial workplaces, especially in masking procedures.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Saporito Finishing Earns ISO 9001:2015 with Zero Findings
This standard emphasizes risk management and customer satisfaction.
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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.
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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.
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Arlington Plating Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification
The company completed the registration process to the quality management system with zero infractions.
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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.
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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.
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Sky’s the Limit in Aerospace
California’s EME Inc. and its owner both have thrived, despite regulatory challenges.
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