NEW PRODUCTS
Direct Metallization Process Plates on Plastics
XRFs Ofer Accurate Coating
Thickness Measurement
Eastern Applied Research ofers Oxford Instruments' X-Strata
920 and 980 x-ray fuorescence analyzers for coating thickness
measurement and material analysis. The streamlined sofware
package of both systems is designed to enable users to quickly
and easily obtain accurate measurements and seamlessly generate detailed reports.
For metal fnishing applications that do not require XRF
technology, the company ofers Oxford Instruments magnetic
and eddy-current coating thickness gages that can measure
paint and powder coatings, electroplating and metal coatings,
circuit boards, and more. This variety of gages and probes are
well-suited for measuring over ferrous and non-ferrous substrates, even on small, oddly shaped or textured surfaces.
Eastern Applied Research Inc. / 800-792-4477 /
easternapplied.com
Specially formulated for ABS and ABS/PC decorative plating on
plastics (POP) applications, Enthone's Udique DP Plus direct
metallization process eliminates the electroless nickel or copper, as well as the immersion copper and nickel or copper strike
steps required in conventional POP pretreatment processes.
This results in decreased energy and water consumption, and
eliminates associated labor and waste treatment requirements.
Reduced palladium content in the activator working solution
also provides a lower operating cost and higher yields. A highly
stable conductor imparts a uniform layer on the plastic surface
for subsequent acid copper plating.
The Udique DP Plus process is also suitable for plating some polypropylene (PP) materials. It can be used for
selective plating (2K and 3K components) or with a stop-of
lacquer. Udique DP Plus is specially engineered for use with
Enthone's copper-nickel-chrome systems, including Cuprostar acid coppers, Epelyt bright and matte nickels, and
Pearlbrite satin nickel, as well as Trilyte trivalent and Ankor
decorative chrome processes.
The process is engineered to provide excellent adhesion
on complex part geometries such as sharp borderlines
and edges predominant in the manufacture of today's
advanced automotive, building hardware and decorative
packaging designs.
Enthone Inc. / 203-799-4908 / enthone.com
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