Thanks Denny,

The biggest problem I having is the customer is requesting we ensure full
compliance which we cannot give bc our screws/fastener vendors may source
from multiple suppliers in turn may do the same.

Would you have any suggestions to tackle this problem?





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From: Leadfree [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Dennis Fritz
Sent: Wednesday, 2 November 2005 6:10 AM
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Subject: [LF] Fw: [LF] Screws RoHS Compliant ??


Fasteners technology is an area  that often requires special knowledge about
friction and joint design (e.g.  Coefficient of Friction and/or
Torque-Tension).  We know this area well and  have R&D capability to support
special needs.
Simply using stainless  steel is a response that ignores cost, friction,
galvanic corrosion and  availability issues.

You may want to visit  _www.zinklad.com_ (http://www.zinklad.com)  for
detailed information about  applicators, technology and automotive OEM
approvals.
This program consists  of  Approved Platers  that are audited on a quarterly
basis for  compliance to the proper protocol. These finishes are free of
hexavalent chromium.

I suspect that other suppliers of  corrosion protection coatings are also
into a certification mode to help police  whether customers are properly
using
chemicals designed for RoHS compliance.

Denny Fritz
MacDermid, Inc



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