The Aldoa Co., Detroit, Ml, has introduced a new additive formulation, Nova Speed 2005, an all-sulfate process additive developed for use in high-speed continuous electroplating operations of zinc or zinc/iron alloy, such as with strip, coil or wire materials, to provide a bright, high-gloss finish. The smooth, ductile and lustrous plating deposit obtained from the inclusion of Nova Speed 2005 additive in the plating bath can eliminate the need for time-consuming and expensive secondary surface treatments prior to final finishing, as in cases of painting or powder-coating applications. And, while the quality of the finish is visually evident, Nova Speed 2005's operational performance also is simply measured, with a high-efficiency bath that allows metal finishers to electroplate a 0.001-in.-thick deposit on a 1-sq.-ft. steel surface area in less than 5 min. at 200-amp DC current.
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