The Next Generation of Zinc Flake Coating Systems: PFAS-Free Technologies
The proposal to ban Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is currently on everyone’s radar. New products will help fastener makers.
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Coating & Plating
Alternative to Zinc Plating: Environmentally Friendly, Cost Effective, Water-Based Metallic Silver Coating
Premium Products Inc., Yorkville, IL, USA, has introduced AQUAZINC®, a water-based, cost competitive finish that offers superior corrosion and no
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Pickling and Coating Wire Rod: A Focus on Efficiency and Productivity
The pickling and coating of wire rod is a critical process in the automotive industry, demanding high efficiency and productivity
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Stainless Wire Phosphated
For normal steel wire, phosphate coating has been used for about 100 years to build up a tribo system to
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Fastener Finish Considerations: Deciding on Platings and Coatings
A fastener’s finish or coating is just as important as the fastener’s design when you want the fastener to last
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Cosmetic Paint for Fasteners
by Jen Kushnir & Patrick Murphy, D.L.P. Coatings, Inc. Have you ever been concerned if your fasteners are correctly color
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Topcoats for Friction Control of Zinc Nickel Plated Fasteners
by Jamie Flesch, Dipsol of America To address the increased focus on achieving light weighting and cost savings in automotive
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Winning Surface Treatments for Curbing Corrosion
by Rich O’Brien, Bales Metal Surface Solutions Even the most durable stainless steel fastener isn’t immune to corrosion. All metal
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Black Oxide Basics
by Rick Delawder & Mike Delawder, SWD Inc. Black oxide is unlike any other finish. No other process produces the
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