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Selecting PPE for Your Paint Shop
Guidelines for determining the appropriate personal protective equipment for a painting operation.
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Dupont's Metallized Plastic Parts are Chrome-Free
The Ecoposit 95X high-throw, low-stress copper meets chrome-free regulation standards.
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Safety in Manufacturing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Resources and recommendations for manufacturing employees to stay safe during COVID-19 were released from OSHA, AIHA.
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OEM Testing Matrix Review with Trivalent Chromium
Continued tightening of regulations on hexavalent chromium used in decorative plating have caused an increased interest from OEMs in the performance of trivalent chromium plating regarding extended outdoor corrosion and accelerated corrosion performance tests. This article reports on corrosion testing results of trivalent chromium deposits with various thickness levels of chromium and various STEP values of the underlying nickel deposits.
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CFS responds to PPE shortage
Custom Fabricating & Supplies is working to assemble and donate 16,000 face shields to local Milwaukee hospitals in response to shortages due to the coronavirus crisis.
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NASF Update on EPA Enforcement Discretion Policy for Coronavirus Pandemic
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a policy memorandum indicating that it will exercise enforcement discretion for any non-compliance that may result from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Walter Surface Technologies Expands Presence in Safety and Productivity Industry
Walter Surface Technologies has announced the acquisition of ArcOne, a provider of industrial safety products based in Taunton, Massachusetts.
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EPA Moving on PFAS Regulatory Actions for Drinking Water
Agency requesting the Office of Management to review its proposed regulatory determinations for two types of PFAS.
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Best Plating Practices for the Application of Brush Plated Zinc-Nickel
Brush plating is an industrial electroplating process designed for demanding OEM and repair applications, without the use of an immersion tank. This presentation demonstrates the best practices for brush plating zinc-nickel to meet the ASTM standards of hydrogen embrittlement and corrosion protection. From preparatory steps to the application of a trivalent chromium conversion coating, the proper plating techniques needed to meet the customers’ demanding requirements are discussed.
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Understanding Compliance Inspection using the 6Ps Model
Staff from the City of Los Angeles Sanitation Department’s Bureau of Sanitation’s Industrial Waste Management Division, explain how metal finishers can utilize the 6Ps Model.
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