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VIEW ALLConveyors and Paint Systems
Choosing the right conveyor system, coating technology, and ancillary equipment.
Read MoreInstalling an Ecoat Line
Thinking of investing in electrocoating capabilities? George Lovell, coatings plant manager for Lippert, discusses considerations you should keep in mind as you add your ecoat line.
Read MoreCoating Systems with the Best Long-Term Performance
The best protection against corrosion and UV exposure, says Axalta’s Mike Withers, is electrocoat and a super durable powder coating.
Read MoreAuthor: Time for EPA to Lead in 'Real World' Safety Standards
"I implore our new administration in Washington to take the lead and bring good sense and reason back into the regulatory process."
Read More8 Things You Need to Know About Paint Booth Lighting
Global Finishing Solutions has come up with some helpful insights on lighting for paints booths which plays a crucial role in achieving a quality paint job.
WatchGuarding Against Counterfeit Parts
We have been doing a lot of defense work lately and are concerned about counterfeit parts. How can we protect ourselves?
Read MoreLatest Electrocoating News And Updates
Magnaplate PFAS-Free 10K Surface Treatments Alleviate Compliance Worries
Magnaplate’s 10K Series surface treatments are free of PFAS.
Read MoreFall Ecoat Bootcamp Scheduled for October
The Electrocoat Association’s Fall 2023 Ecoat Bootcamp will take place in Raleigh, NC, October 3-5, 2023.
Read MoreFinishing Systems Provider Celebrates 150 Years, Looks to Future
From humble beginnings as an Indiana-based tin shop, Koch Finishing Systems has evolved into one of the most trusted finishing equipment providers in the industry.
Read MorePPG, Satys Partner for Aerospace Ecoat System in France
PPG is partnering with Satys, a French industrial group active in aircraft sealing, painting and surface treatment.
Read MoreProfessional Plating Expands Zinc, Ecoat Offerings
Ever expanding, Professional Plating of Brillion, Wisc., has announced two capital investments: a second zinc line and an upgrade of its ecoat capabilities.
Read MoreECOAT24 Issues Call for Speakers
Don't miss your chance to apply to speak at ECOAT24. Submit your abstract by June 26, 2023.
Read MoreFeatured Posts
Conveyors and Paint Systems
Choosing the right conveyor system, coating technology, and ancillary equipment.
Read MoreTop Shop Leader Focuses on Its People as Key to Success
Twin Cities job shop, Avtec, was named a Top Shop for the third time in 2022, due in no small part to its commitment not only to the work it produces but to those who produce it — its employees.
Read MoreInstalling an Ecoat Line
Thinking of investing in electrocoating capabilities? George Lovell, coatings plant manager for Lippert, discusses considerations you should keep in mind as you add your ecoat line.
Read MoreLooking Back to Look Forward
Products Finishing reflects on a year of reporting on the surface finishing industry and looks ahead to what may be in store for 2023.
Read MoreCuring Ecoat at Lower Temperatures
Recent innovations in ecoat technology allow for an expanded bake window to enable the curing of diverse substrates of varying thicknesses.
Read MoreEcoat — An Entrepreneurial Approach
Job shop style approach for a captive ecoat line encourages ownership, innovation.
Read MoreFAQ: Electrocoating
What is electrocoating?
Electrocoating is a process by which electrically charged particles are deposited out of a water suspension to coat a conductive part. During the electrocoat process, paint is applied to a part at a certain film thickness, which is regulated by the amount of voltage applied.
How can I coat aluminum?
A typical process for plating copper on aluminum is:
- Degrease.
- Soak clean.
- Thoroughly rinse.
- Dip in a 50 percent nitric acid solution. Depending on the aluminum alloy, sodium bifluoride, sulfuric acid or chromic acid may have to be used in conjunction with nitric acid.
- Thoroughly rinse.
- Dip in a zincate bath for 1 minute. (Proprietary zincate solutions are best.)
- Strip the zinc coating using 50 percent nitric acid
- Rinse thoroughly.
- Dip in the zincate solution again.*
- Rinse thoroughly.
- Apply a copper strike using a cyanide or non-cyanide alkaline strike bath.
- Rinse thoroughly.
- Plate in a copper plating bath.
https://www.pfonline.com/articles/copper-plating-on-aluminum-and-aluminum-alloys
How can I estimate the electrocoat usage of a part?
Electrocoat usage per part is usually determined by multiplying the square foot of a part by the ecoat usage per square foot. The square footage should be supplied by the part manufacturer. The ecoat usage per square foot can be determined by two different methods — average and theoretical.
https://www.pfonline.com/articles/estimating-the-electrocoat-usage-of-a-part
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