Pollution Control
NASF Sues EPA Over Hex Chromium Rules
Sierra Club also sues the EPA over the same National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants rules for plating industry; NASF's two court actions include a petition for judicial review of the ruling in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, and a request for reconsideration of the rule with EPA.
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Plating Q&A: Electroless Nickel on Tungsten
Can one apply electroless nickel over a tungsten metal matrix? Art Kushner answers the question.
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A Perfect Case For Removing Sludge From Pretreatment
Chemical change ends sludge buildup for CNH coating line in plant in Fargo, N.D. as the company re-engineered their paint line’s pretreatment system to improve its performance and reduce costs, a process that took nearly two years and numerous trials before they were able to find just the right fit.
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NASF Board of Directors Recognize Four Departing Members
Pat Gleason, Ray Lucas, Bill Wiggins and Joelie Zak leaving NASF Board
Read MoreFloating Floc Causing Issues
We are a contract finisher with anodizing, alkaline zinc plating, electrocoat and powder coat capabilities. Our processes are well-established, but a few days ago we suddenly experienced floc rising, rather than settling, in our waste treatment. What I should check?
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PPG Aerospace Special-Effect Coatings Bring Virgin Atlantic Airways’ Livery To Life
Proprietary PPG pigment gives highly-reflective, vibrant color to airline’s vision
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Q&A: Green Sludge in Nickel Tank
Q: I have green sludge collecting on the filters in my nickel plating bath. What is it, and what can I do to prevent this from happening in the future?
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The Profit Hunt: Finding the Hidden Cost of Electrocoat
Determining real costs means competing in deflationary times.
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U.S. EPA Tightens Chromium Air Standards for Coatings
NASF Highlights Weak Rationale to White House
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EN-Boron Coatings Take Shine Off Hard Chrome
In the search for the “next best thing,” some platers are turning to an electroless nickel bath with boron, often with remarkable success and outstanding results. Thus, the reintroduction of NiB as a cost-effective Chrome replacement.
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