Michael, there is a growing concern among many about the environmental impacts of many of the "traditional" coatings. Many of the "paint" manufacturers have been feverously working on low VOC formulations which maintain good surface uniformity, uniform conductivity and shielding effectiveness, and wear resistance.
Many of the metal plating firms have enacted new waste recalimation practices and they've even created new plating procedures in order to reduce any harmful wastes. This has all been a slow process (here in the U.S. at least), but it appears that some headway is being made. I have no specifics to give you right now, but all of these technologies are continually making small advances. Disclaimer - None of the opinions expressed herein represent those of anyone other than myself, be they living, dead, or inanimate. Steve Chin StreamLogic Corp. Menlo Park, CA, USA [email protected] SITARSKI,MICHAEL ([email protected]) wrote: >To: OAS --MAILSERV Open Addressing > >cc: 250105 --LOCKOVM1 SITARSKI MICHAEL J > > >From: Michael J. Sitarski, PMI - DMI, 35905, 1/3/EP, (72)6-3717 > > Internet: [email protected] > > Fax: (716) 726-9453 KNET: 236-3717 > >Subject: Effective EMI coatings for steel, aluminum, plastic. > > > >Greetings to all viewers. I have been monitoring this forum for some time > >and would like to take this opportunity to ask a question concerning >coatings >or platings for steel, aluminum and plastic. Does anyone know of any >studies >that may have been performed comparing various coatings on the three >mentioned >substrates that considers cost, conductivity and/or shielding >effectiveness. >Apparently some of the tried and true materials are coming under attack >for >environmental friendliness and suitable alternatives must be identified. > > >I am aware of the use of zinc chromates, electroless nickel and copper as > >well as various paints. Any experiences out there with practicality, > >durability, cost and environmental friendliness. Thanks in advance for > >your comments. > > >-Regards, ------------------------------------------------ > >| M.J. Sitarski, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance | > >|*********************************************************| > >----- "Knowledge is Power" -------------------------------- >
