Chromium-VI is already banned from many industries as a substance hazardous to the environment and seriously hazardous to health. On 21.09.2017 a general prohibition of surface finishes containing Chromium-VI came into force throughout Europe, under the REACH regulations.
The prohibition affects chromating processes that were previously the standard for electroplated fasteners.
Quality, price and availability are the most important criteria when it comes to selecting an alternative surface. Electroplated zinc coatings with Chromium-III thick-film passivation (VZD) satisfy these requirements.
Find out more: related downloads.
If you would like to know more, simply download the relevant brochures.
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VZD – the Chromium-VI-free alternative Sustainable surface protection from Böllhoff
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8045/17.02 | 212 kb / PDF | |||||
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Böllhoff bulletin Changeover to Chromium-VI-free protective zinc layers for fasteners
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1622/15.02 | 895 kb / PDF |
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