Pollution Control

Testing for All Eight TCLP Metals

Question: We are having a "spirited" discussion among our EH&S group whether or not we have to test for all of the eight TCLP metals in order to determine whether or not a material is a RCRA hazardous waste, in this case our wastewater filter press cake from our captive metal finishing operations.

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sustainability

Reporting Sulfuric Acid

Question: Steve, I am the H&S coordinator of a manufacturing facility and I also have some environmental responsibilities.

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RoHS Compliance

Question: What is RoHS and how will it affect the plating industry?

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What to do about Hard Chromium

EPA and OSHA are placing heavy restrictions on hard chromium plating. Here are some options available to platers...  

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Liquid Coating

Questions About Transfer Efficiency

Since we are in compliance, do I have to worry about transfer efficiency? 

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Parts Cleaning

Coating Long Tubes

Question: I'm a manufacturing engineer who was recently hired on to look at paint problems.

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Green with Envy

The John Deere Des Moines Works in Ankeny, IA is thriving, thanks to a combination of state-of-the-art technology and an inventive management philosophy…

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COD Limits

Question: We are an Asian-based company investigating the construction of a metal finishing facility in the United States.

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Zinc Alloy Plating Affecting Wastewater Treatment Sludge

Due to their desire to reduce chromium content of their parts, a number of our customers are asking us to investigate zinc alloy plating of their parts.

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Does Discharge Need a Permit

Question: We are planning to install an anodizing system at our facility.

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