Pretreatments
Prepaint Treatments
Question: We are currently plating zinc and yellow chromate for a customer.
Read MorePreventing Oxidation and Decarburization
Question: Can I prevent oxidation and decarburization during hardening of 1055 steel at 860C with super-heated steam at 550C using pretreatments?
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Controlling Your Electrocoating Line
Electro-Coat Technologies electrocoats RV chassis and other large parts. While this has helped Electro-Coat Technologies become one of the few suppliers to this niche market, the large tanks have required some extra controls to keep them operating properly...
Read MoreZinc Phosphate Sludge
Question: We run a zinc phosphate spray coating line where mostly mild steel is treated.
Read MoreAllowable Limits for Phosphate Waste
Question: We are about to incorporate a batch powder-coating system into our production and intend to phosphatize a very small amount of bare steel sheet prior to coating.
Read MorePretreatment for Florida Environment
Question: I have been powder coating motorcycle parts (used/refinishing) exclusively for 10 years.
Read MorePainting Brass
Question: I have a design that requires the use of brass (No. 360 copper alloy). This design requires that some portions be painted (epoxy primed and polyurethane topcoated). I have no experience painting brass and/or know if this alloy is even “paintable.” Could you provide some insight into this matter and recommend how to best prepare the surface for painting?
Read MoreMeeting the Challenges of Contract Electrocoating
There are many challenges in running an electrocoat line, including processing a range of products for a varied customer base.
Read MoreChrome-Free Pretreatment Rinse
Finding a substitute for chrome sealing rinses has been lengthy and difficult...
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