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NEW prooucts BLACK TRIVALENT CHROMATE FOR ZINC-PLATED PARTS Columbia Chemical has introduced Trivecta UniBlack 200, the first, true one-part trivalent chromate for zinc- plated parts, the company said. UniBlack was developed specifically for zinc platers who have been request- ing a solution that does not require babysitting, or break the budget, and works on parts plated in both alkaline and acid chloride zinc baths. Consisten tly jet-black and glossy, UniBlack provides a thick, uniform finish -eve n on d iff icult-to-plate parts. The highly scratch-resistant deposit provides 144-plus hours of corrosion protection in neutral salt spray. UniBlack tolerates 20,000 ppm to zinc build-up. This environ- mentally stable process remains sta- ble, even aft er month-lon g shut- downs, and is free of precipitation and sludge. For more information, visit www.columbiachemical.com. Circle 414 on reader service card FILTRATION SYSTEMS SERFIL<;O's new, improved, and compact MEGA-FLO filtration sys- tems offer high flow rates (8,500-21,000 GPH) while remain- ing efficient and du rable. Th e sys- tems are designed to handle a variety of solutions, including electroplat- ing, printed circuit board, water and waste tr eatment , fum e scrubbers, cooling tower reservoirs, and more . MEGA-FLOW is offered in PVC cons t ru ctio n for t emp er atu res to 140 °F, or SERFILCO's exclusive polypropylene construction for applications to 180°F. Systems are available with a single or doubl e mechani cal seal pump or with a mag- netic-coupled polypropylene pump to meet almost any application. For more informat ion, call (800) 323- 5431, e-mail salesrs'serfilco.com , or visit www.serfilco.com. Circle 415 on reader service card sherwood onmanagement Continued from page 51 to be innovative and help your company to become more profitable. These include listening to salespeople who have new processes , testing new equipment or processes on a sma ll scale, using the library for research, reading trade magazines, and , whenever prac- tical, attend tech nica l and business meetings. UNDER -REPRESENTATION OF CAPTIVE SHOPS Managers of surface finishing shops are no longer strongly represented in the trade associations because the controlling manufacturing corporations, whether auto- motive, motorcycle, appliance, aerospace, or military, have drastically reduced their financia l support of their employees' participation and education during this reces- sion. This is unfortunate because they represent a large segment of the industry. This prevents managers or fore- men from elevating themselves from the level of wardens to superior managers, both technically and in business knowledge. 810 Bert J. Sherwood, MS in ChE, is a consultant who has provided business and technical counsel to,surface finishing and manufac- turing companies for more than 20 years. He can be reached at [email protected]. www.metalfinishing.com Deburring and Finishing Systems • Round bowls • U-shaped tubs • Thru-feed tubs • Material Handling • Spindle machines • Robotic load/unload • Tumbling barrels Washer and Dryer Systems • Conveyor belt systems - In-line design - If-Bend design • Cabinet washers/dryers • Monorail conveyor systems • Maize dryers • Robotic load/unload • Modular designs for ease of customization 507 West Front Street • Albert Lea. MN 56007 800-521 -2740 Circle 038 on reader information card or go to www.metalfinishing.com/advertisers May 2009 I metalfinishing I 59
