Parts Cleaning
Cleaning and Rust Inhibition
My employer orders metal pipe fittings (elbows, etc.) from China and stores them on site. The fittings are covered in oil to prevent rust, and before we can use them we send them out to be thermal cleaned to burn off the oil. We then receive them and run them through our powder coat line. I would like to eliminate this wasteful motion and receive them ready-to-use.
Read MoreBlack Stains After Curing
We are doing e-coating for small components like nuts and bolts, but are seeing black stains on the parts after curing.
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Membrane Technology by Electroplating Processes
A broad overview of the latest developments on membrane technology and their advantages in the electroplating industry.
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Tumbling to the Finish
The Flow-Clad system of coating smaller parts at higher production rates uses a tumbling method not usually found in many custom coaters. “I just don’t think too many people even know that this process exists,” says president Bob Zimmerli. “It will definitely save them money. It’s just getting the customer to understand what we can do for them.”
Read MoreCorrosion from Reclaimed Water
Can you please tell me if powder coated aluminum can hold up to reclaimed water?
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PCX PREVIEW: Precision Cleaning
In the finishing world, there are four common precision cleaning processes: hydrocarbon, aqueous, semi-aqueous, and vapor degreasing. Each has its strengths and disadvantages, but one of the biggest problems with aqueous and semi-aqueous cleaning is the quantity of electricity they take.
Read MoreWasher Repair
What can you recommend for a non-silicone based caulk or sealant for repair?
Read MoreCleaning Sintered Rings
I would like information on methods, materials and procedures to clean sintered steel rings (porous rings) used in the textile industry, more specifically, in drawing machines.
Read MoreAluminum Machining Oil
What is the best cleaning procedure to prepare the bare aluminum surface for the acrylic base coat?
Read MoreWater Conductivity
What is the effect of water conductivity on the pretreatment process and final powder coating? Will it affect the corrosion resistance and salt spray results?
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