Metal Finishing and Surface Preparation

Engineering Finishes

Electrolytic Zinc
Alkaline zinc based on sodium and potassium
Acid zinc
Cyanide zinc
Zinc alloys: zinc-nickel, zinc-iron

Zinc Passivation
Chromate passivation
Trivalent RoHS-compliant passivation available in various colors

Electrolytic Nickel
Nickel sulfate
Nickel sulfamate

Electroless Nickel
Low, medium, and high phosphorus content
Nickel-phosphorus-PTFE alloy
Nickel-boron alloy
RoHS-compliant versions, including lead- and cadmium-free
Black electroless nickel

Electrolytic Copper
Cyanide copper
Bright acid copper for decorative use
Acid copper for electronics

Blackening
Blackening solutions for steel, stainless steel, copper, and brass

Hard Chrome Plating
Chromic acid and catalyst for improved coating efficiency

Electrolytic Precious Metal Plating
Bright silver with or without antimony
Matte silver
Soft gold
Hard gold (gold-cobalt, gold-nickel)

Phosphating
Iron phosphate
Manganese phosphate
Zinc phosphate for immersion and spray applications

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Decorative Finishes

Platinum
Rhodium
Platinum-rhodium alloy
Gold in various karats and shades
Decorative silver
Bronzex as a nickel substitute
Trivalent chrome

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Surface Preparation and Stripping Processes

Cleaners
Chemical and electrochemical cleaners
Acidic and alkaline rust removers
Acid inhibitors
Biological cleaners

Strippers
Tin from copper
Nickel from steel, stainless steel, and copper
Copper from steel
Electroless nickel from steel and aluminum
Gold from nickel and copper
and more

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Surface Preparation and Finishing for Aluminum and Alloys

Non-etch cleaners for aluminum
Chromium-free acid etching
Alkaline satin etching
Zincate with and without cyanide
Nitrate-free zincate remover
Nitrate-free smut remover
Yellow chromate passivation (QPL approved)
White trivalent passivation (QPL approved)
Phosphate substitutes for paint prep in profile industry
Anodizing pigments
Anodizing performance-enhancing additives
Anodizing sealers
Teflon for anodizing

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Plastic Plating

Plastic softening solutions
Chrome-free etching
Conditioners for improved catalyst absorption
Palladium-based colloidal and ionic activations
Cold electroless nickel strike
Electroless nickel build-up at 55°C for heat-sensitive plastics
Cold electroless copper
Medium and high thickness electroless copper