Luster-On to Showcase Plating Barrel Line with Mesh Construction

Luster-On Products will showcase its Sterling plating barrel line with mesh construction along with a sampling of baskets, danglers and motor cartridge options. The Sterling barrel specially-designed mesh provides excellent solution and electrical transfer to provide a faster, more efficient plating process of even the tiniest components.

Also on display will be the Aluminescent product line, a QPL approved trivalent chemistry for aluminum passivation fulfilling the requirements of Mil-DTL-5541F, Type II. The Aluminescent is available in the only approved powdered product formulation, a liquid concentrate and a thixotropic version used for touch and repair work.

Luster-On Products Inc. | 413-739-2541 | luster-on.com

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