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-----Hardware to be used in an anodizing environment?
I am building an anodizing setup. I am installing a crane overhead. What type of hardware would be best for the fastening above the tanks? Should I not be concerned with this? The tanks are 55 inches tall and the overhead crane is 13 feet above. The crane is made up of baked enamel coated rail. I am looking for the best option on the hardware to install this. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Matt
Powder coater - Rochester, New York
2007
Use stainless steel hardware, Matt. That probably means type 303 if you don't specify.
Ted Mooney, P.E.
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If your fume extraction is adequate to protect the operators, it will protect the crane too.
Don't forget to electrically isolate the crane or remove it while anodising or you will have problems with stray current paths.
Geoff Smith
Hampshire, England
2007
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