Canadian Finishing & Coatings Manufacturing - Sept/Oct '23 - 8

NEWS
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
September 11 - 14
FABTECH 2023
McCormick Place
Chicago, Ill.
www.fabtechexpo.com
September 25 - 28
CMTS
MKS Launches Closed-Loop System
for Zinc Nickel Plating
MKS Instruments has announced the release of the Atotech CMA Closed-Loop
System for alkaline zinc nickel plating. Certified by TÜV Rheinland, this technology
enables virtually wastewater-free operations while minimising waste generation and
reducing carbon footprint.
It is a closed-loop system that functions
as an all-encompassing solution, covering
every aspect of the alkaline zinc nickel
plating process, including rinsing. It
features compact membrane anodes (CMA),
custom chemical additives, a vacuum
evaporator, and a freezing unit, resulting
in a significantly reduced environmental
impact, enhanced product quality and a
longer lifespan for the electroplating line.
This technology prevents the formation of organic breakdown products such
The system enables a higher
cathodic current efficiency
of 20 to 30 per cent, with
rack plating reaching 65
per cent and barrel plating
achieving 80 per cent
cathodic current efficiency.
as cyanide, leading to a substantial reduction in sludge formation. The integrated
freezing unit plays a crucial role in purifying the electrolyte by eliminating
accumulated carbonate. This ensures exceptional quality and improved performance
throughout the plating process. Additionally, the evaporation system separates the
zinc nickel electrolyte from water, at which point these products are recycled back to
the plating tank and rinsing stations. As a result, the disposal and treatment of zinc
nickel wastewater is reduced by 90 per cent.
" We are excited to introduce the Atotech CMA Closed-Loop System, a gamechanger
for the zinc nickel plating industry. Rather than relying on the expensive
and unsustainable wastewater treatment methods that are currently in use, this
system eliminates waste generation from the very beginning, " said Sabine Sengl,
global product director CP, MSD at MKS. " With its exceptional performance and
environmental benefits, this system sets a new standard for sustainable zinc nickel
plating. "
The system enables a higher cathodic current efficiency of 20 to 30 per cent, with
rack plating reaching 65 per cent and barrel plating achieving 80 per cent cathodic
current efficiency. Energy consumption associated with the compact membrane
anode technology can be reduced by 32 per cent, significantly improving the carbon
footprint. In addition, the technology brings substantial savings through reductions
in NaOH, chemical and metal consumption.
In recognition of the system's performance, the Atotech CMA Closed-Loop
technology was recently certified by TÜV Rheinland, a globally recognised
independent testing service provider. This certification, obtained as part of the
evaluation of electroplating lines from MKS customers, quantifies the wastewater
and rinse water reduction as well as the CO2 footprint.
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www.cfcm.ca
Canadian Manufacturing
Technology Show
Toronto Congress Centre
Toronto, Ont.
www.cmts.ca
September 26 - 28
Electroless Nickel Conference
2023
Hilton Milwaukee City Center
Milwaukee, Wis.
www.electrolessnickelevent.com
October 3
CASF 5th Biennial Golf
Tournament
Deer Creek Golf Club
Ajax, Ont.
www.casf.ca
October 10-12
32nd Annual Anodizing
Conference & Expo
Hyatt Regency Bellevue
Seattle, Wash.
www.anodizing.org
March 11 - 13
Powder Coating Week 2024
Renaissance Orlando at
Seaworld
Orlando, Fla.
www.powdercoating.org
May 20 - 22
RadTech 2024
UV+EB Technology Expo and
Conference
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Orlando, Fla.
www.radtech.org

http://www.fabtechexpo.com http://www.cmts.ca http://www.electrolessnickelevent.com http://www.casf.ca http://www.anodizing.org http://www.powdercoating.org http://www.radtech.org http://www.cfcm.ca

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