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ENviro-Coat Meets ELV Directive

The Electrolizing Corporation of OHIO now offers a new, environmentally friendly process for bright electroless nickel plating without lead and cadmium.

 Why Do Manufacturers Need an ENviro-Friendly Coating?

ENviro-Coat meets the requirements of the End-of-Life Vehicle Directive, which requires the elimination of lead, cadmium, and chrome from automobile parts and components.

Currently, European automakers must source metal finishing that meets the ELV requirements. American automobile manufacturers soon will adopt the ELV requirements. Other industries around the globe may soon need to reduce hazardous substances from their disposable products.

APPLICATIONS
"GO GREEN"
ENviro-Coat has no lead or cadmium and metals that can be environmentally hazardous when manufactured goods are discarded. Almost any industry can help the environment by using our ENviro-friendly products.

  • Automotive Parts and Components
  • Appliances
  • Medical Equipment
  • Farm Implements
  • Food Services Equipment
  • Food Processing Equipment
  • Military Equipment
  • Electronics
  • Marine
  • Aircraft
  • Nuclear
ENviro-Coat produces a smooth bright finish and may be an ideal alternative to decorative chrome plating for many applications.

COATING CHARACTERISTICS

  • Hardness - As plated Rc 50-56 (Harded to Rc 68-70)
  • Finish - Bright to satin finish
  • Adhesion - Exceptional
  • Corrosion Resistance - Excellent
  • Stress - Compression
  • Wear Resistant - Can be increased by raising hardness (with heat-treating)
  • Leveling - Even Distribution
  • Solderability - Good
  • Lubricity - High
  • Ductility - Excellent
  • Phosphorus - Medium
  • Stain Resistance - Good
  • Thickness - Tightly controllable within 0.0001 range
  • Non-porous - Smooth, follows contour of surface
End of Vehicle Life Directive

 PPAP QUALIFIED

The ENviro-Coat bath is formulated under tight process controls. It has been extensively tested for all performance characteristics. ENviro-Coat has qualified as a process for automotive applications and has passed many PPAP tests already.

PROCESS CONTROL
Production procedures include ISO controls of cleaning, preparation and bath activation, rinsing, drying, and baking. Constant monitoring of required plating parameters is essential throughout the ENviro-Coat process. The combination of outstanding bath chemistry and thorough attention to process details assures part-to-part, lot-to-lot consistency.

SPECIFICATIONS
The Electrolizing Corporation of OHIO has offered electroless nickel plating since 1978.

EN deposits from The Electrolizing Corporation of OHIO, including ENviro-Coat, meet MIL-C-26074E, ASTM B733, and AMS 2404D specifications.

QUALIFIED SOURCE
For 59 years, we have provided quality metal finishing that consistently meets or exceeds the expectations of our customers. Our expertise lies in our mastery of chemical engineering, metallurgy, process issues, performance characteristics and industry requirements.

The Electrolizing Corporation of OHIO is a proven expert in precision finishing for the automotive, medical, and nuclear industries as well as the military. With products like ENviro-Coat, we continue our commitment to delivering superior solutions for current and emerging product requirements.

Our rack and barrel techniques take on the most challenging of jobs at the highest of volumes.
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