What’s New at Columbia?

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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Aluminum

A New, Strong Partnership for the US Market! Alufinish and Columbia Chemical have announced a collaboration to offer their sales and service capabilities and resources for the US market. The two powerful and experienced companies are joining forces to offer a full-line of surface treatment for aluminum alloys from pre-treatment to anodizing and coating.

NEW! View Alufinish & Columbia Chemical Partnership Aluminum Line Card here.  

View the Columbia Chemical Aluminum Line Card 

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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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Expanded Topcoats & Sealers

NEW! Zinc-Chro-SHIELD® Product Line

Sealers for use over a wide variety of applications. Provides additional corrosion protection and can be used in both barrel and rack applications. Innovative products designed to prevent drip marks and other blemishes.

 

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Recent OEM Approvals

NEW! Columbia Chemical has been granted 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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Expert Q&As

NEW! Ask The Expert: The Problem With Unclean Parts Prior to Plating

Matt Schario provides a thorough list of rust inhibitors and their characteristics to help users understand why some are harder than others to remove prior to plating. READ HERE.

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Ask The Expert: Choosing Plating Coatings for Best Performance

By considering the necessary factors, conducting thorough testing and leveraging guidance from chemistry suppliers, manufacturers can choose plating coatings that ensure reliable, long-lasting fastener and component performance. READ HERE.

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Ask the Expert: Corrosion Protection Options for Aluminum

Seeking to understand aluminum corrosion and prevention? Jacob Weingart of Columbia Chemical offers a helpful overview of corrosion protection options for aluminum and its alloys. READ HERE.

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Ask the Expert: The Benefits of Electroless Nickel Plating

Mark Adams of Columbia Chemical discusses an overview of EN plating while helping you understand the benefits of EN and appropriate applications. READ HERE.

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Top 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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