What’s New at Columbia?

Announcing New Business Collaboration for U.S. Market

Columbia Chemical and Yuken Group (Yuken Industry Co., Ltd. and YUKEN America, Inc.) have announced a recent business collaboration designed to better serve the needs of the U.S. market. Yuken products will now be available through Columbia Chemical for customers throughout the United States.

Under the agreement, the operational functions which have been previously carried out by YUKEN America — including manufacturing, sales, marketing, and technical services — will be transferred to Columbia Chemical. YUKEN Group will (read more)

 

 

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Sulfate-Based Trivalent System

Columbia Chemical continues to build on our Decorative trivalent plating expertise led by renowned expert Mark Schario and his R&D team. Don’t miss our technical presentation on Tuesday led by R&D Chemist Steven Smith, then stop by booth 823 to talk with us about our TriCOL Glacier Select sulfate-based trivalent system.

 

 

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Aluminum

 

When a major manufacturer and distributor of high-performance architectural glass and aluminum framing systems needed a fail-safe alkaline etch, Alufinish and Columbia Chemical stepped in to assist. LEARN MORE

View Alufinish & Columbia Chemical Partnership Aluminum Line Card here.  

 

 

 

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Not all Torque Tension Modifiers are created equal.

Our line of torque tension modifiers meets or exceeds the specifications for GMW 3044, GMW 4700, GMW 3200, GMW 16730, JDM F15, FCA PS-8956, PS.50031 D, MS-4592 and more. Click here to view.

 

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Zinc-Chro-SHIELD Line of Topcoats & Sealers

NEW! Zinc-Chro-SHIELD® Product Line

Columbia’s popular line of Zinc-Chro-SHIELD sealers can be used over a wide variety of applications. They provide additional corrosion protection and can be used in both barrel and rack applications. These innovative products are designed to prevent drip marks and other blemishes.

 

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Expanding OEM Approvals

Columbia Chemical continues to add to its OEM approvals, with recent additions including zinc-nickel chemistry approvals from GMW for fasteners per GMW Type B Code G Clear, GMX Type B Code G Black, and GMW 16730. Click here to view our updated list of OEM Approvals.

 

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Electroless Nickel

We offer high and mid phosphorous electroless nickel plating processes and ELV compliant processes to meet any application or needs. Our processes are characterized by their uniform thickness and hardness.

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NEW! MARQUEE ENVY MP-08 – MARQUEE ENVY MP-08 does not contain any lead or cadmium to meet ELV requirements. MARQUEE ENVY MP-08 has a fast deposition rate throughout the life of the bath and meets ASTM-B-733 and AMS 2404 C specifications. It is a simple two component add back system with an easy-to-use 1:1 replenishment rate that provides a deep, brilliant decorative finish. MARQUEE ENVY MP-08 produces uniform plating thickness and hardness and has excellent stability with a long solution life.

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NEW! MARQUEE HP-12 – MARQUEE HP-12 bath has excellent stability with high speed production (12 µm/hr). It is a simple two component process with a 1:1 replenishment rate and has a long solution life. MARQUEE HP-12 produces a phosphorous nickel alloy (≥10%), passes nitric acid test, & produces a non-staining, semi-bright deposit with excellent corrosion resistance. MARQUEE HP-12 is pH self-regulated, making operation simple.

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High Gloss Black

NEW! Specialty Functional Finish for Black Fasteners

Quality standards are an extremely important focus for automotive and other durable goods industries. Columbia Chemical regularly assists OEMs with development of specs, coating choices, technical troubleshooting, engineer training and technology updates.

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NEW! Ask the Expert Resource Page

Our team of experts have spent decades in the industry, honing their skills from the ground up in every aspect of surface finishing. There is very little they have not encountered as they have personally and collectively solved plating problems for customers all over the world. The depth of knowledge gained through the years make them some of the foremost experts in their areas.

Responding to the call from the industry to address the need to strengthen the knowledge base in the next generation, Columbia Chemical has created a comprehensive Ask the Expert Resource reference page.   It contains a variety of links and downloadable resources developed by our experts and is provided as part of our commitment to sharing our expertise and helping the industry access valuable information to help ensure a solid foundation for surface finishing knowledge exists in the future. Click here for more info.

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Most Popular Videos

In this Simplifying Surface Finishing® video, we hear from Research Chemist, Christian Kissig who reviews a recent article authored by Mark Schario CEF, CFS providing an overview of coating functionality on various substrates. WATCH HERE.

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Don’t be afraid of trouble in your tank. Listen in as Jeff Boehmer reflects on the well-known book, “Trouble in your Tank”, published by Products Finishing in 1983. He walks through key takeaways that have stood the test of time and adds input from his many years in the field. WATCH HERE.

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