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Acid pickling removes scale, rust and other contaminants from a metal surface and constitutes the final cleaning stage prior to pretreatment of plating. Chemetall Americas' products activate the surface to prepare it for plating and provide a light etch for better adhesion.
Form: Liquid
Apply by: Spray, immersion
This inhibited phosphoric acid-based pickling product is used to remove laser scale, plasma scale, rust, mill scale, welding scale and spatter, and heat scale. To extend bath life, regenerate Gardacid Extra through special ion exchange units to remove any iron.
Form: Liquid
Apply by: Spray, immersion
Gardacid P 4444's carefully balanced surfactant content provides cleaning, while the acid blend is formulated to prevent scale and sludge.
Form: Liquid
Apply by: Spray, immersion
Gardacid P 4442 is an aggressive acidic pickling product used to remove laser scale, plasma scale, rust, mill scale, welding scale and spatter, heat scale, light oils and shop oils.
Form: Liquid
Apply by: Spray, immersion
Gardacid P 4462 is a sulfuric acid-based acid pickle designed to remove rust and scale from steel. It provides some cleaning and produces very little sludge or scale.
Form: Liquid
Apply by: Immersion
PC 10 inhibits sulfuric acid pickling solutions from attacking sound metal. By preventing overpickling, metal loss is reduced and the life of the acid bath is prolonged. Plus, the controlled foam blanket reduces fumes and ensures better rinsing.
Form: Liquid
Apply by: Spray, immersion
Permatreat NPT610 is a liquid neutral rust stripper specifically formulated for removing rust from ferrous parts between machining operations prior to assembly or pretreatment and painting. Unlike other rust stripping materials, which tend to activate the metal surface and develop flash rust, Permatreat NPT610 provides short-term rust protection.