Product Description

EPC has been specially developed for use in electro-plating and anodizing plants. EPC is not absorbed by plating solutions like ordinary mineral oil-based grease can be; this is particularly relevant when used for hard chrome when very costly damage can be caused to the electrolyte. Ordinary greases will also rapidly deteriorate in a plating shop and leave an insulating layer on the contacts, an issue that does not occur when EPC is used. Application of EPC onto metal interfaces reduces resistance and energy consumption, thereby reducing voltage drop at connections and ensuring that the maximum plating current flows for any applied voltage. The product also inhibits against corrosion, reducing the frequency of cleaning.

Features

•     Improves plating quality by reducing voltage drop, thus providing constant plating current and density Reduces maintenance costs.
  
•    Stabilizes contact resistance.
•      Seals busbar joints.

Approvals RoHS Compliant (2002/95/EC):                             Yes

Directions for Use

1.  Initial Application: Firstly, clean all contacts to remove corrosion – Electro lube Ultra solve (ULS) can be used for this purpose. The surfaces should be abraded and EPC rubbed on until all the tarnish and corrosion have been loosened. The contaminated EPC should be wiped off and followed immediately by a clean application of EPC.

2. Routine Maintenance: Clean the contact surface, connections or bus bars with an abrasive pad and wipe off all contamination and EPC. Immediately re-apply EPC. In cases of severe corrosion, or when regular maintenance has not been carried out, it may be necessary to carry out the 'initial application' procedure, as above.

Typical Product Applications

To prevent corrosion and contamination and improve electrical contact on anode and cathode bars, pick-up shoes, rack contacts, bus bar joints etc. It is also formulated to assist in the removal of tarnish and corrosion

Typical Properties

SYG-1110/ ELECTRO-PLATING COMPOUND
Color	White
Density (g/ml)	1
Temperature Range (°C)	-40 to +135
Evaporation Weight Loss (% 7 days @ 100°C)	3.12
Evaporation Weight Loss (% 7 days @ 125°C)	4.4
Copper Strip Corrosion (IP154/ISO2160	≤1b
Drop Point (IP32 / ISO 2176 (°C))	>250
Cone Penetration Worked (ASTM D217, 60 strokes @ 20°C)	320
Cone Penetration Un-Worked (ASTM D 217 @ 20°C)	300
Cone Penetration Un-Worked (ASTM D 217 @ -40°C)	330
Consistency (NLGI)	1
Fliessdruck (Flow Pressure) (DIN 51805, mbar @ - 40°C)	650
Oil Bleed / Separation (IP121)	5%
Plastic Compatibility - ABS	Test
Plastic Compatibility - PC	Test
Thickener	Clay
Water Content (%)	0.4
UV Trace	No
Electrical Properties:
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)	4
Base Oil Type	SHC
Base Oil Viscosity @ 40°C (Kinematic Viscosity (cSt))	55
Base Oil Viscosity @ 100°C (Kinematic Viscosity (cSt))	15
Base Oil Viscosity Index (ASTM D 2270)	190
Pour Point (ASTM D 97 (°C))	-54
Flash Point (COC ASTM D 92 (°C))	241