|
EPS Solution Number |
Metal & Alloys that polish in each bath |
Specific Gravity (New Solution) at 70°
F |
Temp. Range ° F |
Recommended Current Density Range (Amps/ft2) |
Metal Removal Rate Per 1500 Amp-Minutes per sq.
ft./side |
Max% Dissolved Metal (by weight) before Decant is
Necessary |
Max % Trivalent Chrome level Before a Decant is
Necessary |
Sludging Characteristics |
|
1000 |
Brass, Steel, Copper, Tool Steel, AL., SS |
1.7200 |
130° - 150°
|
50 – 400 |
0.0004 Inches |
2.5% for Decorative Uses |
2.1% |
Low Sludging |
|
1200A |
AL 3003, 5457, 5557, 6463, 7000 Series, No Die Cast
Alloys, Stainless, Copper |
1.602 |
175° |
100-200 |
0.136 Inches |
2.5% |
None |
Low Sludging |
|
1250 |
4100, 3002, 5457, Wrought AL. Alloys |
1.483 |
160° - 180°
|
50 – 100 |
0.001 Inches |
2.9% |
None |
Low Sludging |
|
1300 |
3003, 4100, 5457 Wrought AL Alloys |
1.632 |
150° - 180°
|
50 – 100 |
0.001 Inches |
2.8% |
None |
Low Sludging |
|
1375 |
Aluminum., 3003, 5457, 6463, 7000 Series, Wrought AL.
Alloys, Copper, SS, Monel, 440A & 440C, 416 |
1.483 |
140° - 170°
|
40 – 70 |
0.001 Inches/ 1500 amp-minutes/sq. ft. |
2.5% |
None |
Low Sludging |
|
1500 |
Copper Alloys, SS-200, 300, Nickel & Nickel Silver
Alloys |
1.704 |
120° - 185°
|
50 – 400 |
0.0002 Inches |
3 – 4% |
None |
Moderate Sludging |
|
2000 |
SS 200, 300 Series, High Nickel, Silver Alloys |
1.654 |
90° - 130°
|
50 – 200 |
0.0004 Inches |
3.2% Decorative
5.0% Deburring |
None |
Moderate Sludging |
|
2500 |
SS 200, 300 Series, High Nickel, Silver Alloys |
1.7300 |
90° - 130°
|
50 – 200 |
0.0004 Inches |
3.2% Decorative
5.0% Deburring |
None |
Moderate Sludging |
|
3000 |
SS 200, 300 Series, (Satin Finish) Copper & Brass |
1.5800 |
90° - 120°
|
100 – 200 |
Oxide Removal Only |
5% |
None |
Low Sludging |
|
4000 |
SS 200, 300, 400, 1700 Series, & High CrO3
Steel |
1.7500 |
150° - 220°
|
100 – 800 |
0.0005 Inches |
3.2% Decorative
6.0% Deburring (Semi-Bright) |
None |
Low Sludging |
|
7000 |
Wrought AL. Alloys (No Die Cast Alloys) |
1.7250 |
140° - 180°
|
50 – 150 |
0.0136 Inches |
2.5% Decorative & Deburring |
2.1% |
Low Sludging |
|
9000 |
SS 200, 300 Series, High Nickel Alloys, Nimonic &
Copper Alloys |
1.4900 |
120° - 200°
|
100 – 400 |
0.0002 Inches |
No Decant is Necessary |
None |
High Sludging |
|
9500 |
440A, 440C SS & Similar Steel |
1.670 |
150° - 180°
|
100 – 400 |
0.003 Inches |
3.2% |
None |
Low Sludging |
|
Cleaner/Deox 1 |
SS, Inconel, Copper, Tool Steel, Carbon Steel |
1.415 |
70° - 130°
|
15 – 30 |
0.0002 Inches/1500 amps/sq. ft. |
2.0% depending on soil |
None |
Moderate – High Sludging |
|
Cleaner/Deox 2 |
SS, Inconel, Copper, Tool Steel, Carbon Steel |
1.204 |
70° - 130°
|
15 – 30 |
0.0002 Inches/1500 amps/sq. ft. |
2.0% depending on soil |
None |
Moderate – High Sludging |
