Anodizing

Electroplating

pH Controller and Alarm

Turnkey pH controller with built-in alarm aids in processes where pH cannot stray out of a proper range.

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Electroplating

California Looks to Finalize Rule Phasing Out Hexavalent Chromium Plating Processes

California will hold a public hearing January 27, 2023 on its new state rule to phase out hexavalent chromium plating and anodizing.

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Anodizing

An Interview With Bryan Leiker, Metal Finishers Association of California

Bryan Leiker, executive director for the Metal Finishers Association of California (MFACA), offers an update on actions to counter a proposed ban on hexavalent chromium plating and anodizing operations in the state.

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regulation

Bonus Podcast: California Metal Finishers Push Back on Hex Chrome Ban

Products Finishing talks with Bryan Leiker, executive director for the Metal Finishers Association of California (MFACA), to get an update on the latest moves to ban hexavalent chromium use for plating and anodizing operations in the state.

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Electroplating

Zinc Electroplating

Choosing the best process for your operation.

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Electrocoating

Seacole Specialty Chemical CEO Gregg Elliott Interviewed in Enterprise Minnesota Magazine

Seacole Specialty Chemical CEO Gregg Elliott was recently featured in the Fall 2022 edition of Enterprise Minnesota magazine. In the interview, Elliott discussed the effect of the pandemic-era economy on manufacturing and how small and medium-sized manufacturers are preparing for a potential recession.

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Ask The Expert

Preventing Anodizing Cathodes from Turning Red

While the red color may not be desirable, anodizing expert Drew Nosti says it poses no particular problem to a successful anodizing process.

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basics

Deoxidizing Aluminum as a Pretreatment

This important first step can help prepare the metal for subsequent surface finishing.

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management

Chicago Anodizer Emphasizes Relationships as Key to Growing Business

Chicago Anodizing Company continues to grow its 75-year old business by investing in its people and partners, and by embracing new technologies.

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regulation

Cleaning, Pretreatment to Meet Medical Specs ISO 13485 or FDA 21 CFR820

Maximilian Kessler from SurTec explains new practices for industrial parts cleaning, metal pretreatment and decorative electroplating in the medical device industry.

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Pretreatment Washer and Finishing Equipment
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Metal Pretreatment Technology
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OptiCenter All-in-One OC11
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New Acid-Free Bright Nickel Process
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