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by dissolving the surface layer of the coin's metal which is replaced with a thin film of cuprous
oxide. That is why a great care must be exercised here.
Artificial patinas are not stable under the influence of air and, therefore, should be protected by
the lacquer, wax or oils. However, these organic coatings do not last long, and after their
disintegration begins, new centers of the unequally changing patina appear.
Generally the sulfur-containing compounds are used for tarnishing the copper coins and relics. As
for artificial patination, use of various soluble mixtures of these sulfur-containing compounds with
other substances allows to patinate coins in a number of colors that are characteristic for aged
copper.
First, the coin's surface is washed by the solution 1 two or three times, followed by rinsing and
drying each time. Then the coin with brown-yellowish film is brushed with the solution 2, twice a
day for 4-5 days, followed by rinsing with cold water each time. The newly made blue patina
gradually turns green in the open air and becomes very resistant to it.
FALSE Patina
All coatings on copper and copper alloys such as bronze and brass possessing a patina-like
appearance, but which in contrast to true patina, are white or saltlike or resemble clay or grease
can be called false patina.
Ingredients
• Sodium Thiosulfate... 1/4 oz [MORE INFO]
• Ferric Nitrate... 2 oz [MORE INFO]
• Distilled Water 1 quart
• Heat solution to a boil. Dip.
Process
Boiling immersion (15 min.)
Immerse object in boiling solution. A dark brown layer forms on
surface after 1-2 min. Remove object and bristle-brush under hot
water. Re-immerse and repeat process after 2 min. if necessary.
Immerse again to approximately 15 min. remove and wash
thoroughly in hot water using a bristle brush if necessary. Dry and
wax finish of choice.
The key purpose of this site is to develop your understanding about 'Electrophoretic' plating
process and to give you a better understanding of technically advanced SHINEX range.
The electrocoat system applies a DC charge to a metal part immersed in a bath of oppositely
charged lacquer particles. The paint particles are drawn to the metal part and lacquer is
deposited on the part, forming an even, continuous film over the entire surface, until the
coating reaches the desired thickness.
In cathodic process the product has a negative charge, attracting the positively charged
lacquer particles. Cathodic process applies a negative electrical charge to the metal part which
attracts positively charged paint particles.
In anodic process the part to be coated is the anode with a positive electrical charge which
attracts negatively charged Lacquer particles in the paint lacquer bath.
All components or items made of base metals such as copper, brass, silver, gold, nickel and
zinc alloys are coated by lacquer as a final process. The Lacquers are used to protect the
surface from deterioration in appearance due to atmosphere or handling. It is also used to
provide decorative high gloss or a particular colour which is achieved by addition of a colour
dye. It provides the finish which has extremely high corrosion resistance.
According to our understanding there are seven suppliers of Electrophoretic lacquers in the
world and we have studied our competition well for their product range and prices. On
request, we supply full technical data and process sheets for each product which highlights the
film thickness, pencil hardness, UV resistance, acetone resistance, dry adhesion, wet adhesion
which could be compared with competitors products. Shinex range of lacquers give similar
performance test which could be tested by independent laboratories.
The benefits of electrophoretic process are that it maximises efficiency and profit. It reduces
operating cost and impact on environment. It offers high transfer efficiency and reduces
wastage, It is automated process and offers high productivity. The lacquering gives excellent
film uniformity and control.
Equipment Pictures
In Electrophoretic process complete coverage of all surface with a uniform film is achieved.
Use of water in place of inflammable solvent is an attractive feature of this process. The
anodic or cathodic electroplating systems are developed for this process.
The use of the product is simplified by the fact that the addition of demineralised water to
SHINEX material attains a correct working solution without any further adjustments being
necessary. It is non-flammable so considerably safer to use than conventional solvent based
lacquers. It is applied by electro-deposition from a water based solution to give exceptionally
clear, glossy coatings at low or high film thickness as desired for a degree of abrasion
resistance.
SHINEX lacquers were developed with extensive research and development to offer a system,
which is easy to use and offers the excellent quality.
The components made of substrates such as copper, brass, silver, gold, nickel and zinc would
go through various process of electroplating such as satin coating or nickel coating and a final
stage would be a silverflash coating. This would be followed by lacquering as a final application
to give protection from atmospheric conditions and handling and give durability. The
lacquering process could be an extension to the existing plating process or stand alone just
lacquering plant.
The thickness of lacquer coating is achieved by variations of voltage and time. Higher
thickness would consume more lacquer, but if the usage demands that than it is essential to
coat correct thickness. For example decorative product may just require 3 to 5 micron
thickness, whereas products such as Door handles, Bathroom taps and accessories, where
there is moisture in the air and handled rigorously, up to 12 to 24 micron thickness would be
applied.
On silverflash or gold plated items a clear lacquer is applied. The additional benefit of the
SHINEX lacquer is that to replace gold plating, a gold colour dye can be mixed in a clear
lacquer and applied on silver flashed items. The finished product would be a gold colour
product. This process is much cheaper than actual gold plating. The dye shades can be
adjusted too. Dyes are also available in Copper and Brass finish as well as other colours.
The selection of what type of lacquer is to be used is on basis of micron thickness required,
acetone rubs required for durability (varies from 250 to 2,000), hours of sweat test and
Baking voltage
Lacquering is often done on metal substrates such as copper, brass, silver, gold,
nickel and zinc alloys to protect and decorate. The coating can also be applied
on solid real gold and silver plated components as well as silver-flashed and tin
plated components and substrates such as wood, plastic, wax, ceramics, rubber
etc.
Products are coated to give protective layer of film of exceptionally clear, glossy
or dye colour at low or high film thickness for a degree of abrasion resistance.
Type of lacquer is selected on shade/ clarity and acetone rubs required which is
often based on end product application and customer requirement. A range of
lacquers could be used as dye mixed in-lacquer or as post dye system. We
supply both types of dyes too.
The types of lacquers are either ’water base’ or ‘solvent base’ and either ‘stoving’
or ‘air drying’ achieves curing. It depends on how the lacquer is manufactured
and the recommended application process. There are many processes for
lacquering metal products and application method
Lacquers are can be supplied for many types of lacquering process such as:
Electrophoretic Lacquers
Dip Applied Lacquers
Brush Lacquers
Spray Lacquers
A10) We have basically two systems, one is Acrylic Electrophoretic and second is
Polyurethane. Acrylic system is very popular in dye gold segment. The dye gold exactly
resembles the flash coating gold colour having better life than flash. Economically it is
cheaper than the flash gold. Recommended on jewellery, spectacles, lamp fitting, idols
and various others. Apart from gold we have 14 different colours in this range. We
promote two products for deposition.
- Clearlyte
- Growclear LB 25
Clearlyte is old product and already established in the Indian market, whereas, LB 25 is a
new superior version having very good strength and bonding with the base metal or base
coating.
In combination with Clearlyte, it gives rich yellow 24 KT shade.
The other product is Growclear HBC which is polyurethane lacquer it gives up to 25m
thickness having 4 H to 5 H pencil hardness. It also passes 24 hrs. immersion water test.
Basically recommended for hardware, bathroom fittings and guaranteed micron
jewellery segment.
Electrophoretic Lacquer
G. W. CLEATLYTE
1. Cost effective water based acrylic top coat with diiferent colour shades.
2. Golden dye electrophoretic coating ~ replacement for 24 KT gold shade.
3. Deposit thickness ~ 5-8 µm.
4. Uniform colour coating over complex parts.
5. Up to 90% reduction of VOC ~ reduces environmental hazards.
6. 1 kg. material can coat 25m2 area (7 to 8 µm thickness.)
GROWCLEAR LB 40
1. Economically designed for low build coating with desired ductility.
2. Used in conjugation with dye as well as transparent coating.
3. Popular in jewellery industry
4. Different dyes combination is possible.
5. Deposit thickness 8-15 µm.
6. Excellent emulsion stability.
7. Low solvent level ~ reduces air-borne pollution.
GROWCLEAR HBC PLUS
1. Durable and stable water based polyurethane chemistry.
2. Give smooth and even coating with enhanced glass.
3. Superior chemical and perspiration resistance.
4. Low cream coat which improves rinsing and gives consistent finish.
5. Excellent film clarity and hardness - (4 H+).
6. Passes 'ocetone double rub test' >2000.
7. Coating thickness at 50 V for 60 sec.: 20-24 µm.
GROWCLEAR HO / HI HO
1. Polyurethane based black cathodic electrophoretic process.
2. Provides durability and stability to the deposited coating.
3. Excellent chemical, UV and solvent resistance.
4. Ready to coat on any base metal plated surfaces.
5. Deposit thickness: Growclear HI HO ~ 4-5 µm, Growclear HO ~20 µm.
6. Pencil hardness: 5 H+
7. Perspiration resisyance: 4 cycles.
8. Low solid operational range reduces installation cost.
GROWCLEAR THETA
1. High glass, clear coating with excellent image clarity.
2. Effective on plated surface like brass, silver, gold, nickel, satin nickel ;amp
aluminium.
3. Resistant to perspiration and sweat.
4. Excellent corrosion and UV light weathering resistance.
5. Superior chemical and abrasion / wear resistance.
6. Medium and high build capability.
7. Can be coated on door hardware, hinges, lock parts, bicycles parts, lighting etc.
GROWCLEAR UNIMATT
1. Stable matting agent in liquid form used in combination with Growclear series of
products.
2. Highly stable, even during ultrafiltration.
3. Easy to maintain and known for its consistent finish.
DISCLAIMER: Our recommendation are made in good faith and are based on our skills.
However, since the conditions of use of these products are beyond our control, this
information is given on the express condition and agreement that Grauer ;amp Weil
(India) Limited, will not be liable to any person by reason thereof. Nothing herein shall
be deemed to be a recommendation to use any product in violation of any existing patent
rights.
GRAUER & WEIL (INDIA) LTD.
Growel House, Akurli Road, Kandivli-East, Mumbai - 400101, Maharashtra, India
Phone:91-22-66993000
Fax:91-22-66993030/66993020/66993010/66993011
Key Personnel
Mr. Wasi Ansari (Assitant Manager (Communication))
Mobile:+919892214311
Enthone Performance Coatings
Bipin Mistry
Country Sales Manager - India
Phone: 91 9892537633
Enthone India
A Division of Cookson India Pte limited
An Overview
Our products are known for their quality, purity, durability, and non-corrosion
factors. These products are used in huge demand for various application purposes in
many industrial sectors. To ensure maximum customer satisfaction, we deal with
reputed and branded companies. We have already created strong relationship with
various brands that are appreciated in industry. These products are then personally
checked and analyzed on their quality level before the final delivery to our customers
from countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal, to name a few. We are also
members of the Delhi Metal Finishing Traders Association that has further raised our
credibility in the market.
Product Range
For over five decades now, we have been dealing in providing high quality products
and services, which ensures maximum customer satisfaction. Our product range
includes:
Chemicals
Polishing
• Glue
• Tat Brush
• Jute Brush
• Fibre Brush
• Emry
• Buff
• Wire Brush (Soft and Hard)
• Cadmium
• Heaters
• Titanium Baskets
• Copper Wire
• Zinc
• Nickel Plates
• Tin
• Phospherized Copper Plates
• Other Allied Products
Quality Assurance
The objective of our company has always been to provide quality products and
services to our valued customers. With an experience of over five decades in this
industry, we know exactly what is essential and needed by our customers. We make
sure that we source our products from the best known and reputed brands and
companies in the market. This procedure is carried out by our team of highly
qualified sourcing experts. After the procurement, each product is carefully checked
and tested for its quality level by our quality analysts. Only after these stringent
methods, we send the products for careful packaging and further for delivery at
clients' end. We, as a successful metal finishing house not only offer quality products
but also provide other treatment systems as well as waste recovery methods to our
valuable clients.
Sourcing Capabilities
Storage Facility
We have our very own storage facility, which is spread over a large area. The
storehouse is divided into different sections for the different products that we offer.
The temperature and atmosphere of the storehouse is well maintained so that the
safety and quality of the products are well ensured. The storehouse is completely
moisture-free, dust-free, and corrosion-free and hence we can guarantee that our
products are well protected. It is located near points where transportation is easy
and thus we make sure that the products are delivered to our customers within the
stipulated time.
Why Us?
Some of the major reasons why Gandhi Traders is a level higher than our
contemporaries are:-
The Electrophoretic coating process is a method of depositing water based paint or clear
coatings on to metal or conductive parts. The biggest use for this process is as a first coat
primer for automotive cars, truck bodies, parts and components. 99% of mass produced
cars, trucks and component parts are Electrophoretic primer coated. The most common
resin types used are epoxy, acrylic, hybrid and polyurethane technologies. Epoxy type
chemistry give excellent corrosion resistance whereas acrylic and polyurethane offer high
UV resistance. Polyurethane type offer very good UV properties combined with excellent
chemical resistance. Another big market is for decorative or protective finishes on
electroplated door hardware, light fitting, jewellery and electronic devices such as mobile
phones.
Process Method
When a D.C. voltage is applied across two immersed electrodes, the passage of current is
accompanied by electrolysis of water. This results in oxygen gas being liberated at the
anode (positive electrode) and hydrogen gas liberated at the cathode (negative electrode).
The liberation of these gases disturbs the hydrogen ion balance in the water nearby the
electrodes. This results in a subsequent pH change and this in turn de-stabilises the resin
emulsion components of the solution and they coagulate onto the appropriate electrode. It
is often referred to as controlled precipitation of the paint or resin particles on to the
electrode.
Electrolysis of water causes the cathode to become alkaline and the anodes to become
acid. Cathodic Electrophoretic systems are stable except at high (alkaline) pH. Anodic are
stable except at low (acid) pH.
It is very common to refer to Electropaint as "Electrophoretic"
How is it applied?