Water treatment is vital to produce high quality surface treatment as Eisenmann explains

Until now, sample analysis of unknown bulk material alloys or unidentified coatings has required certain knowledge of what to expect before accurate quantitative results could be obtained.  A new X-Ray technique developed by the Helmut Fischer Institute pre-empts this need and Ray Scruby of Fischer Instrumentation (GB) Ltd discusses its diverse applications and how the technique can benefit the UK electroplating industry. This is based on articles by Dr. Volker Rossiger Chief Physicist of the Helmut Fischer Institute

Amidst all the talk of company closures a new company has been started by Barry Clement which is promising new pre-treatment solutions for the finishing Industry

John Falder, MD of HMG paints has recently restored a 1930’s Ford Model A using the company’s cellulose finishes to complete a model restoration

Launched in America during December 1927, on the back of one of the biggest advertising campaigns the world had ever seen, the Ford Model A was an outstanding automotive success, with more than five million built by the time production ceased. Even today, it is regarded as one of the most popular collector cars in the world, some half a million thought to have been restored, customised and preserved in the States, although comparatively rare in this country.

Switching to a chrome (VI) free zinc flake coating system creates genuine win-win situation for the user
The Swedish company Nord-Lock AB has been manufacturing bolt-securing washers for 25 years.  Environmental considerations and the requirements of the EU directives on end of life vehicles and waste electrical and electronic equipment led to the company switching from its previous form of coating to a chrome (VI) free micro layer corrosion protection system – with several very welcome additional advantages.