ELECTROPLATING

Electroplating

The Move Toward Effective Colorless Zinc-Nickel Passivates

Zinc-nickel passivation continues to be a robust method of extending the corrosion protection of electroplated substrates, as well as providing a visually appealing finish.  In the past, clear passivation for zinc-nickel did not offer high levels of corrosion protection.  This paper discusses both the mechanism by which passivate films are colored as well as the development of a clear, colorless zinc-nickel passivate that achieves good corrosion protection.
#surfin

Liquid Coating

Finishing Index Reports Slowing Contraction

Contracting new orders and backlog activity suppress overall Index reading; impact of COVID-19 expected to have an adverse effect on the Finishing Index in the coming months.
#economics

Electroplating

Atotech introduces new passivate for electroplating market

Atotech’s Tridur ZnNi H5.2-plated parts can be combined with aluminum alloys and used in the automotive industry to minimize contact corrosion.
#economics #automotive

Anodizing

Kevin Pattee Joins Ronatec

Pattee vast experience in electronics, rectification, ovens and other fields.
#electronics

Electroplating

Uyemura Expands Sales, Distribution In Pacific Region

Ronatec, a supplier of of metal finishing chemicals and equipment to the automotive, aerospace, hardware, and porcelain enameling sectors, has joined the Uyemura distribution network.  
#aerospace #automotive

Electroplating

Rich Ruff Joins Cleaning Technologies Group

Ruff appointed Ransohoff regional sales manager.

Electroplating

Women in STEM: A Spotlight

Danijela Milosevic-Popovich is a Research and Development Manager at SIFCO Applied Surface Concepts.

Powder Coating

Elcometer Promotes Tracy Salt

Salt named product manager responsible for management and introduction of the company’s range of products.
#management

Electrocoating

Hemco UniFlo Hoods Capture Fumes

Hoods constructed of chemical-resistant, flame-retardant, nonsparking composite resin materials.

Liquid Coating

Using Alternatives in Pretreatment Baths for Degreasing

Effective cleaning at low, even ambient temperatures, is possible, says Atotech’s Brandon Lloyd, and creates a safer work environment and reduces energy demands.
#asktheexpert #energy