High-Efficiency Pleated Filter Technology Improves Parts Quality, Production Yields

摘要

The Electro Chemical Finishing Company (ECF) of Wyoming, Mich., founded in 1978, operates a sophisticated manufacturing facility specializing in the following processes: Decorative brass finishing; durable Brass II finishing; decorative chrome finishing; gold finishing; black pearl finishing; physical vapor deposition (PVD) finishing; and decorative chrome finishes ECF's commitment to continuous improvement is achieved in part by a vigorous quality assurance program that includes a validation effort checking both the consistency and quality of its manufacturing systems and products in accordance with A2LA testing laboratory standards. ISO 9002 certified, ECF is setting the standard for creative and technical excellence and stays at the forefront of the industry by implementing new technologies and processes. Quality and on-time production is expected, despite numerous operations with specialty multi-step processes and customized decorative finishes. ECF strives for highly efficient operations that are also environmentally responsible. ECF had been using horizontal disc filtration systems for a combination of continuous filtration and powder carbon treatment. Numerous attempts were made to improve disc filtration methods, including synthetic cloth media, which proved unsuccessful. Prior to upgrading the process, the quality level for many of the finished parts did not meet ECF's standards.