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FORWARD-LOOKING CHROME PLATING OF GRAVURE CYLINDERS BASED ON CHROME(III)

HelioChrome® NEO is a highly integrated all-in-one solution for the environmentally friendly chrome plating of gravure cylinders based on chrome(III). When used in conjunction with HelioChrome® NEO, the SlimLine NEO and Minipilot NEO tanks represent environmentally sustainable options that are safe for workers and benefit from fully integrated process, quality and maintenance control.

The key features:

Hardware

HelioChrome® NEO plating tank:

  • For hard chrome plating based on chrome(III)
  • Dissolution cell for metallic chrome nuggets
  • Three dosing systems for additives

Software

Process software for plating tank:

  • Developed specially for HelioChrome® NEO
  • Automatically displays all relevant process parameters and provides an overview of the current electrolyte condition
  • Automatic prompts for the operator (service, sampling, etc.)
  • Automatic recommendations that are based on analysis results and easy to implement

Connection options:

  • Connection of process software to the K.Walter laboratory
  • Sending of analysis results to the machine by e-mail
  • Synchronization with CYON possible

K.Walter process chemicals

Elektrolyte:

  • Based on chrome(III)
  • Completely free of chrome(VI)
  • Completely free of PFAS
  • Safe for workers and the environment

Dosing components:

  • HelioChrome® NEO Buffer
  • HelioChrome® NEO SA Solution
  • HelioChrome® NEO pH Correction

Service

Laboratory service:

Analyzing electrolyte samples at the K.Walter laboratory and – if the relevant correction option is used (see under “Software”) – e-mailing the analysis results directly to the machine

Measuring equipment service:

Regularly checking and calibrating the MicroMet process measuring equipment that is being used (thickness of chrome layer)

K.Walter laboratory

Analyses:

  • Ultramodern, digital laboratory equipment
  • Specially trained experts
  • Prompt analysis of samples

FURTHER INFORMATION

A detailed brochure is available to download as a PDF document:
HelioChrome® NEO Factsheet

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