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Profitable Partnership – Teaming up with JSA and PAVCO

Profitable Partnership – Teaming up with JSA and PAVCO

By JSA | Oct 23, 2024

In the metal finishing industry, companies that provide expertise in both chemistry and equipment offer a more complete understanding of the finishing process. As a team, JSA and PAVCO supply customers with equipment needed to run their lines, and chemistry to improve the appearance and corrosion resistance of their parts.

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Here is what to consider when selecting the electroless nickel plating system best for you

Choosing the Right Electroless Nickel Plating System: The pros and cons of multi-component and single-component electroless nickel 

By JSA | Mar 8, 2024

Convenience, performance, and cost are important factors to consider when selecting the best electroless nickel (EN) chemistry for your plating shop.  With multiple manufacturers and a variety of formulations available, it is challenging to determine the best option. A good place to start is with a discussion of the the pros and cons of multi-component…

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What to look for in an electroless nickel supplier

What to look for in an electroless nickel supplier

By JSA | Jun 27, 2023

Everyone wants the best product for the lowest possible price. But when it comes to choosing an electroless nickel supplier, what you need is more important than what you want. Here is where you begin.  Start with teamwork, because it takes a group of trained professionals working together to develop the best products, sell them…

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transform your acid pickle into an exceptional cleaning solution

Transform your acid pickle into an exceptional cleaning solution

By JSA | Feb 8, 2023

If you’re looking for a way to extend the life and improve the effectiveness of your acid pickle, AMBIENOL® C from Metalline Chemical Corporation does all that and much more. It is the multi-functional Swiss Army Knife of acid additives. Oily parts will contaminate a standard hydrochloric or sulfuric acid pickle, causing a nasty build-up…

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Chemical consolidation affecting your production? JSA has solutions

Chemical consolidation affecting your production? JSA has solutions

By JSA | Oct 20, 2022

In today’s turbulent market, nothing is certain. This is especially true when it comes to large publicly traded and private equity held chemical suppliers. During the last few years, several medium to large chemical manufacturers have been purchased by larger organizations, resulting in the consolidation or discontinuance of numerous essential metal finishing and plating products. …

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Creative solutions to sourcing electric immersion heaters

Warning: electric immersion heater shortage

By JSA | Jul 5, 2022

If you’re not prepared for supply chain challenges, they can shut down your industrial cleaning and coating processes. A case in point is electric immersion heaters, which are currently experiencing supply chain shortages. “Any application where you’re cleaning metal by immersing it in a heated liquid cleaning solution is affected by the current shortage,” explains…

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