Pollution Control
Electrolytic Metal Recovery
Question: I understand that an electrolytic metal recovery (EMR) process can remove up to 90% of metals from an industrial wastewater stream.
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Putting The Brakes On Lead and Cadmium
Ambrake Manufacturing had to remove lead and cadmium from its electroless nickel solution in order to comply with the End of Life Vehicle Directive. The company turned to its electroless nickel suppliers for support...
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The ABC’s of Success…
America’s Best Quality Coatings Corporation — a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based plating job shop—has earned a reputation as one of the nation's biggest and best. Not to mention the fact that the company’s revenue per employee has doubled in the last four years. What’s its secret? A lean but flexible approach to tasks large and small…
Read MorePiping of Caustic
Question: Recently, we had a half-inch SCH 80 CPVC or PVC nipple give way.
Read MoreRemoving VOCs
Question: I am working on a new metal finishing project and have been given the responsibility of removing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the air exhaust using activated carbon.
Read MoreChemfilm Disposal
Question: We are a small generator of hazardous waste and are well within the limits for discharge to the city, and our tanks are about 1,200 gallons.
Read MoreThe Road Ahead: An Interview with Toyota's Kevin Butt
Kevin Butt, Assistant General Manager of Body Engineering for Toyota’s North American manufacturing headquarters, will open the Coating 2003 Conference held October 28-30 in Indianapolis, IN, with a discussion of trends in automotive coating and how Toyota’s manufacturing efficiency has led to improvements in the company’s paint and finishing processes.
Read MoreEmployee Health and Safety
Question: Recently, I started as the general manager of a job shop metal finishing plant.
Read MoreElectrocoat Addition
Question: We currently have a five-stage zinc phosphate washer and are powder coating various metal parts for original equipment manufacturers.
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