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Copper Systems
MacDermid Industrial Solutions offers a range of copper systems that can accommodate a range of application requirements.
Decorative Acid Copper
Our CuMac line provides high leveling even at elevated operating temperatures. The CuMac product range has been specifically developed for applications such as plating on aluminum wheels, plastic substrates , zinc-based die castings as well as brass and steel substrates.
Gravure Acid Copper
MacDermid offer the range of products for copper plating of gravure cylinders, including CuMac G-Pulse process that eliminates the time-consuming and expensive step of post grinding rotogravure cylinders. The result is substantially increased productivity and cost efficiencies throughout the process of manufacturing your cylinders. CuMac G-Pulse can also be used when different copper hardness’s are desired from the same plating solution. For high build applications using direct current, CuMac G-25 delivers the required hardness and ductility for consistency in the post plate grinding operation. For high speed applications, including ballard shell, CuMac HD is recommended.
Decorative and Functional Alkaline Copper
On substrates such as zinc base die castings and steel, a copper layer deposited from an alkaline solution is recommended. MacDermid alkaline ‘strike’ systems ensure excellent adhesion of the subsequent pyrophosphate, acid copper and nickel layers. In addition CuMac pyrophosphate deposits exhibit excellent deposit levelling.
