Proprietary Plating -
Mechanical Galvanizing
Mechanical Galvanizing
(MG) has proven itself to be an excellent alternative to
conventional fastener coatings. It incorporates the strengths of hot dip
galvanized and zinc material, without the inherent disadvantages associated
with finely threaded, precision products.
(MG) will not break down under UV sunlight and
has demonstrated corrosion resistance three to five times better than zinc
plating when tested using ASTM B-117 salt spray procedures. It presents a
uniform high quality appearance without material build-up, particularly
important when considering thread roots and other recessed areas. Applied with
conventional mechanical plating equipment using special plating chemicals and
powered metals, (MG) also avoids problems
associated with hydrogen embrittlement in fasteners, common in hot plating
processes.
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How does the mechanical process
work?
First the surface is prepared to remove light oxides. It is then immersed in
a solution that places a copper flash coat on ferrous parts. The accelerator
agents used produce an additional flash coat, as well as control the barrel
environment. 
The process chemistry causes the spheroid particles to cling to the oxide-free
surface of the parts. The mechanical energy generated by the barrels rotation is
transmitted through impact media (normally glass spheres of various sizes). As
the glass beads strikes the particle of material, the particle deforms,
approximately doubling its surface area. These particles adhere themselves to
the substrate material through a series of cold weld bonds. The coating may then
be treated with any post-plating material, such as chromate, paint, or
lubricants.
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IFI Process Controls
Industrial
Fasteners has always been committed to providing fully traceable, quality parts
and services for our customers. We buy fasteners from quality-oriented, domestic
and import fastener manufacturers that use statistical process control (SPC)
methods in production. These manufacturing methods provide higher rates of
tolerances on the product that you manufacture.
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What are RoHS and EOVL?
Restriction
of
Hazardous
Substances
(EU Directive 2002/95/EC) and
End
Of
Life
Vehicles
(EU Directive 2000/53/EC) are
European Directives aimed to control and eliminate the use of certain substances
in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) and “Vehicle” manufacturing. (See
EU Directives WEEE EU 2002/96/EC and EOVL
2000/53/EC). While RoHS/EOVL are European Union
directives, other countries/US States are drafting similar legislature which
parallels and/or exceeds these requirements. The present deadline for RoHS
compliance is July 1, 2006, while the EOVL deadline for compliance is variable.
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What are the Restricted Substances?
1.) Lead (Pb)
2.) Mercury (Hg)
3.) Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6)
4.) Cadmium (Cd),
5.) Poly Brominates Biphenyl flame retardants (PBB)
6.) Poly Brominated Dipheynl Ether flame retardants (PBDE).
Some exceptions have been made. See Annex A of EU 2002/95/EC
RoHS Directive.
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Process
Mapping Consultation
Industrial Fasteners acknowledges that the key to the success of any business
is the pro-active approach of making the customer competitive for the future in
the market by creating a partnership and understanding the customers business
thoroughly.
- Initial Assessment of Situation
- Facility tour
- Identification of critical costs
- Detail a Cost Savings Analysis spreadsheet
- Schedule consistent business
reviews
- Pro-active updates on procurement and disbursement processes
- Obtain final counts for your
current on-hand quantities
- Identify and solve any discrepancy
parts
- Customize and catalog the process
- Determine label requirements
- Assembly of bins
- Assist in addition of new parts
- Consistently look for improvements
to make your transition easy
- Supply Quarterly Cost Savings Spreadsheet on progress
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