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INDUSTRY NEWS ShowcaSe MaterialS equipment systems and assemblies inZinc-Iron Nonhexavalent tended for installation in network equipBlack Chromate ment buildings and electronic equipment High corrosion-resistant coating enclosures. ATIS-PP-0600009.2007 also Company design high corrosion-readdresses the offers aand construction of sistance coating of an alloy process. This mechanical hardware, cable assemblies is a printed with a boards. and zinc ironwiring nonhexavalent black chromate (trivalent) coating process. The standard addresses material and Salt spray testing exhibited corrofinish specifications that are affected by sion-resistance performance exceeding eco-environmental legislation, specifi168 the European corrosion and over callyhours to whiteUnion RoHS Direc872 (2002/95/EC), which restricts the tive hours with no sign of red rust. The coating is processed using an automatic use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. The rack plating machine eliminate hexavaRoHS requirement to which offers a capability for high-volume processing. lent chromium (CrVI) in telecommunicaThe zinc-iron a particular impact on tions hardware has nonhexavalent black chromate process meets or exceeds the USA telecommunications industry. the requirements of CrVI has served as ASTM as well as Honda, materials a robust Nissan, Ford, GM, DaimlerChrysler, BMW finish for various and other automobile producers. The coating also prometals, particularly aluminum and steel, vides a it simultaneously meets required becausevery uniform black appearance. Dixie Industrial Finishing Company, criteria for both corrosion protection and Tucker, GA, USA. electrical conductivity. www.dixiefinishing.com To successfully replace CrVI, performance requirements for finishes on Cold materials are ferrous Heading written around Quality (CHQ) Wire the performance of trivalent chromium High-volume manufacturer (CrIII) finishes. These are believed to be theCompany manufacturesmeet the peronly finishes that will cold heading quality (CHQ), on ferrous materials. formance criteriaelectrogalvanized and aluminized wire as well as other wire, The RoHS Directive primarily affects rod and bar products. the manufacturers of electrical equipThe also has has four upon those ment. It companyan impact continuous coil annealing furnaces into the Eurothat import these goods wth 7500 tons per Union capacity. These furnaces peanmonth or that re-brand other manuutilize a nitrogen/methanol atmosphere facturers’ equipment. Through standards and as ATIS-PP-0600009.2007 and suchare used to produce all carbon and alloy grades. others, the industry is better positioned The company also has two lowto address product changes and to satisfy carbon strand annealing facilities that European legislative requirements while provide drawing and reliability in-line supporting qualityand annealing of netand a 4000 ton per equipment. work infrastructuremonth capacity. The firm also has a computer-controlled Over 30 industry-leading companies automated the ATIS NIPP Committee involved incleaning and coating facility and two manual for the were responsiblelines. publication of theThe QS9000 and ISO 9002 certified ATIS RoHS standard. A complete firm maintains an A2LA-approved lab list of NIPP member companies can and offers rod and bar website listed be found at the ATIS in spheroidized annealed below. and cleaned and coated conditions. Allis a leading supplied undergoes ATIS CHQ wire standards developextensive mechanical and metallographment and technical planning organizaic testing. Johnstown Wire Technolotion committed to rapidly developing gies, Johnstown, PA, USA. and promoting technical and operations www.johnstownwire.com standards for the global communications and related information technologies industry. Cold Stainless Copies of ATIS-PP-0600009.2007 Heading Wire areMeets stringent production requirements available at the ATIS Document Store at the website stainless steel wire Company offers below. www.atis.organd cold heading applicafor fastener tions such as bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, nails, for Papers stainless cold Calletc. The firm’swire is made heading quality (CHQ) using for SUR/FIN 2008 and special selected quality wire rods The National Association enables heat treatment processes. Thisfor Surface Finishing wire of desired surface the production of (NASF), located in Washington, DC, USA, is calling on and micro-structure necessary for superesearchers, products made to stringent rior fastener chemists, engineers and finishing industry experts to present manufacturing requirements. technical papers at SUR/FIN 2008, North America’s premier event for the surface finishing industry, and according to NASF, the only global forum to embrace the entire supply chain of finFasteners ishers, OEMs and suppliers. The intermade from national conference will be held June 16 Nevatia to 18, 2008, at the Indiana Convention stainless Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA. steel. Abstract submissions should address one or more of 50 topics that can be viewed by going to the website listed Grades include AISI 304, 316, below. Potential presentation topicsetc. 302HQ, 304HC, 430, 434, 410, include such areas as alternative uniform CHQ wire is offered with cleaning methods, automation of Steel & Alloys coated surfaces. Nevatia surface finishing processes, electropolishing, enviPvt. Ltd., Tarapur, India. ronmental issues, automotive surface www.nevatiasteel.com 12 94 Fastener Technology International/December 2007 Fastener Technology International/February 2007 http://www.atis.org http://www.fke.com.tw http://www.atis.org http://www.fke.com.tw

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Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 Contents Editorial Calendar Industry News 5S – Turbocharged Lean House Cleaning: Principles and Practices for Creating an Efficient Workspace Corporate News Mechanical Properties – Part 7: Strength & Ductility in Bending FTI Technical Achievement Awards — Class of 2007 The Heat Treatment of Fasteners — Practice Melt Shop Provides More Efficient Titanium Wire & Rod Production Spotlight On Simulation Comparing Preparation and Calibration Techniques for Ultrasonic Bolt Tension Measurement – Part 2 Future-Oriented Testing Equipment Wire Handling Roundup What’s Happening at the IFI? Product Showcases Machinery Product Showcases Quality Education & Training in 2008 Fastener Focus Quality Checks on Retaining Rings: Your Recipe for Success Straight From The Show: NIFS/WEST Spotlight on Plastic Fasteners Competence in Stainless Steel Pick More Orders in Less Time With Slotting New Fastener, Drive Systems & Insert Join a Proven Product Line ASTM Update on Fastener Test Methods – The Bolt Doctor Column Advertisers’ Index Classified Advertisements Editorial Index

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