Perfecting Your Phosphate Line

Spotty parts. These two words pretty much sum it up when issues arise with your phosphate cleaning line. Incomplete coverage —or —no coverage at all is another sign that your phosphate line is negatively impacting your shop’s efficiency and your company’s profitability.

There is a cure.

Incomplete Coverage – Substrate:

Incomplete surface coverage typically indicates adjustments to the pre-treatment process may be necessary or that there are variations in substrate manufacturing that should be addressed. Substrate issues should be reviewed with the supplier to confirm consistent material is being received. Read More

Incomplete Coverage – Pre-treatment Chemistry: Step one is to check the soak cleaner. Age, soil loading, and concentration are the first things to look at. Temperature is another important factor. If you are certain that the cleaner is not causing any issues, then the next culprit is often the acid pickle tank. Hydrochloric (HCl) acid is the most common acid used as a pickle. Read More

Special Note – Zinc Phosphates: If incomplete zinc phosphate coverage remains an issue after reviewing the substrate and pre-treatment troubleshooting tips detailed above, you most likely have a substrate issue. Read More

Angelo Magrone

Technical Sales Representative

Angelo Magrone Appointed

Technical Sales Representative

Angelo Magrone recently joined Asterion as a Technical Sales Representative responsible for providing exceptional chemical and equipment support to customers throughout Illinois, Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest US region.

Prior to joining Asterion, Angelo was the Midwest US sales manager for Eclipse Tools North America Inc. where he directed sales, conducted technical site surveys, and provided product recommendations for the company’s customers throughout the region.

Blair Vandivier, President and CEO of Asterion said, “Angelo’s diverse background in the surface finishing industry, in combination with his wide scope of OEM experience will be beneficial for customers that wish to optimize a single process or are looking to install a fully-integrated chemical and equipment system.” Read More

Does your electroplating solution require anode bags?

If so, Asterion has the bag size and shape to meet your waste management challenge! Available in various fabrics, all bags are double-sewn at the top and bottom with 100% polypropylene threads. You can be assured that drawstrings and ties won't pull out.

For further details, contact Manager of Equipment Sales, Scott Johnson.

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