Application for White Goods
ABS/PC and ABS is also used as a base-material for coated white goods like washing machines or refrigerators. Atotech's innovative Futuron® ULTRA and Noviganth® AK processes include technologies for the entire spectrum of plastic pretreatments, followed by subsequent acid copper and bright or satin finishes.
Typical Process Sequence with Recommended Products (Conventional Process)
Substrate | >> ABS/PC and ABS |
|---|---|
Chrome Etching | >> Noviganth® Additive CR |
Neutralizer | >> Noviganth® AK Neutralizer |
Pre Dip | >> HCl |
Activation | >> Noviganth® Activator PL |
Accelerator | >> Noviganth® AK Accelerator Plus |
E'less Nickel Plating | >> Noviganth® LFS or Ni PA |
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Typical Process Sequence with Recommended Products (Direct Metallization)
Substrate | >> ABS/PC and ABS |
|---|---|
Etching | >> Futuron® ULTRA Additive Cr |
Conditioning | >> Futuron® ULTRA Reducer Cr |
Pre Dip | >> HCl |
Activation | >> Futuron® ULTRA Activator |
Accelerator | >> Futuron® ULTRA Cu-Link |
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Typical Process Sequence with Recommended Products for the Final Finish: Bright Finish
Acid Cu Plating | >> Cupracid® or CuFlex® |
Bright Ni Plating | >> Makrolux® NF |
Cr Plating | >> TriChrome® or CR843 |
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Typical Process Sequence with Recommended Products for the Final Finish: Satin Finish
Acid Cu Plating | >> Cupracid® or CuFlex® |
Satin Ni Plating | >> Satilume® Plus / Velours® Nickel |
Cr Plating | >> TriChrome® or CR843 |
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