Efficiency, Quality and Sustainability
Nitric-free stainless steel pickling solutions from BONDERITE® deliver high-quality results for almost any grade of steel, including strip, wire and pipe. They can be applied in spray or immersion processes. Importantly, these technologies feature inhibitors that make sure the pickling process takes place in a controlled way. This reduces metal loss and also extends the overall bath life because hydrogen development and acid consumption are lower than traditional processes.
These innovations offer a safe and sustainable alternative to mixed-acid approaches, without compromising on quality or corrosion resistance. They do not contain hexavalent chromium, nitric acid or alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEs). This means they do not generate NOx emissions or nitrate in wastewater. As a result, pickling jobbers and manufacturers of stainless-steel products are able to stay ahead of changing regulations and cut costs related to managing toxic waste from stainless steel pickling – while improving efficiency, quality, safety and sustainability too.