Company Category: Plating Processes

Hunter Chemical

Leaders in Chrome Plating and Anodizing Chemistry – Hunter Chemical is one of the largest distributors of chromic acid to the metal finishing industry, shipping from inventory locations across the U.S. We are an industry leader in the production of fume suppressants and high-speed catalysts. Lab support is offered to customers. Hunter also stocks a wide range of cobalt and nickel-based chemicals as well as Rochelle salts, available from stock. Our unique Nickel Carbonate has high purity and dissolves easily, well suited for making pH adjustments. Hunter Chemical is ISO9001:2015 certified.

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ES3

ES3 is a niche engineering firm providing specialized design, development, & fabrication of products for aerospace & other heavy industry sectors founded in 2000. ES3 has a purposeful business mission–to improve the performance, maintenance, & supply of mission-critical & safety-of-flight components while reducing the environmental impact of aerospace production processes & the hazardous exposures of aviation maintenance crews. ES3 operates more than 300,000 sq ft of customized office, laboratory, and production facilities in 7 locations including CA, UT, GA, OK, FL and TX.

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EPi Electrochemical Products Inc.

Since 1954 EPi-Electrochemical Products Inc of New Berlin, WI has been selling its specialty chemicals to the metal finishing industry all over the world. EPi is a leader in plating copper acid copper, cyanide copper and alkaline non cyanide copper especially for heat treat stop off for the aerospace industry. Alkaline non cyanide silver that plates directly to copper and nickel substrates meeting ASTM B-700.We distribute the riag 149 bright and sulfamate nickels from Switzerland that are boric acid free, save money with nickel metal because of better metal distribution, glossier deposit, and runs at lower temperature saving energy a true eco-friendly process. Zinc plating brighteners for acid chloride, alkaline non cyanide zinc and cyanide zinc. Cadmium brightener process for cyanide cadmium. Trivalent passivation for blue color 120 hours salt spray and yellow color 200 hours salt spray plus a line of sealers for zinc plating. Black oxide for steel, MIM, stainless steel, cast iron, copper, brass, nickel and zinc. Steel processes include hot black oxide 285 Which includes rectifier and catalysts meeting the mil-spec, mid temperature blackens at 225-245F without boiling caustic fumes meeting mil spec, and room temperature blackening 70F. Complete line of rust preventives including water displacing and water-soluble oils. Rounding out the product line are E-Kleen SR carbon smut removing soak and electro cleaners. EPI service what it sells with technical service and a fully equipped lab.

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De Nora Tech

The surface finishing industry demands high quality anodes to provide superior plated components. De Nora DSA® anodes are tailored with technically-advanced, precious metal formulations applied on Grade 1 titanium substrates. Our anodes are durable, lightweight, reliable, and provide a superior alternative to soluble and lead alloy anodes. De Nora is committed to meeting the customers’ production needs and requirements. We strive to meet the customers parameters for anode plating performance, custom geometries, predictable lifetime, timely delivery, and competitive price.

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Columbia Chemical Corporation

Well known for breakthrough advancements in surface finishing technology, Columbia Chemical is consistently dedicated to Simplifying Surface Finishing®. A global leader for 45+ years with customers in more than 30 countries, Columbia Chemical has established a reputation for delivering superior plating chemistry and the highest level of expertise to help solve customer’s plating challenges, enhance plant efficiency and control costs. The exclusive Finisher’s Advantage® program provides the highest level of technical support, lab analysis and comprehensive account service. 100% employee owned.

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CECO Environmental (Mefiag Filters)

CECO Environmental, a global leader in air quality & fluid handling serving the energy, industrial and other niche markets. Providing innovative technology and application expertise, we help companies grow their business with safe, clean and more efficient solutions that help protect our shared environment. CECO works to improve air quality, optimize the energy value chain & provide custom engineered solutions for applications including oil and gas, power generation, water & wastewater, battery production, poly silicon fabrication, chemical & petrochemical processing along with a range others.

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