Rectifiers, Rectifiers, Rectifiers

The key to any effective and correct electroplating system is the rectifier. 

"A rectifier is the heart of the line," Dan Dunigan said.  "Without the right-sized and powered rectifier, much of the rest of the system and process is moot."

Dan is the technical sales manager and an executive with A Brite Company, a leading provider of equipment and lab services to the metal plating industry.  A Brite is based in Garland, Texas, with representatives worldwide.

Rectifiers regulate the power of the current between the anode and cathode that are at either end of the plating system.  Depending on the system, they can range in size from a few microvolts to megawatts of power.

"The constant and consistent regulation of the power ensures the best results in the ac tual plating of the final product," Dan continued.

For more information about how to choose the correct equipment, including rectifiers, for your plating line, please call Dan or his team at A Brite at 1-888-8-BRITE, or visit the website.

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Our Wastewater Guy, Craig Hassell

As most of you know, A Brite Company over the past several months has become the industry source for equipment.  Now you need to know we are also all about wastewater.

And our expert is someone familiar with A Brite and probably you.

"Craig Hassell is our new in-house expert on wastewater," Dan Dunigan told us recently. "Craig has been a critical part of A Brite for some time and he has certainly earned this opportunity."

Dan is responsible for outside sales and technical services at A Brite Company.  A Brite is a toll-blending and services provider to the metal finishing industry based in Garland, Texas. 

Craig has played many roles with A Brite in his 15-plus years with the company.  Craig has done everything from design ads for the company to manage the customer service department. Now, in his new role, he will be supporting A Brite's customer needs in wastewater treatment and equipment.

Look for more information in future posts or visit the A Brite website or give us a call at at 1-888-822-7483.

Process is Good; Equipment is Essential

In this space we are always advising our readers of the importance of process.  But without the right equipment, the job is only half done.

"A Brite's focus has always been on the finished product," Dan Dunigan said. "And while we know chemistry, along the way we have learned that having the best equipment will make getting to the best product that much easier for our customers," he said.

Dan is in Technical Sales for A Brite Company, a Garland, Texas, based toll-blending and equipment supplier for the metal finishing industry.

"Our equipment team is led by James Greer, an industry veteran," Dan continued. " Without James on the other end of the phone with his knowledge and experience, many of our customers would have been left high and dry and without a running line," Dan said.

James is the leader of A Brite's equipment team.  The team was formed inside of the company when Sunbelt Systems was acquired earlier this year.

A Brite now has an expanded experienced sales team charged with helping clients with the latest in anodes, rectifiers, filters and everything in between.  If it is needed or used on a metal finishing line, A Brite either has it or can find it.

"We're here to help," Dan said. 

Dan, James and the rest of the team can be found at 1-888-822-7483 or through the company website.

A Brite Offers: Laboratory Services

In an industry where accuracy is an absolute, having complete and supportive laboratory services for your metal finishing line is a blessing.  Finding these services might be a challenge, but now that search is over. 

You only have to look to A Brite Company.

"Our process in developing and producing chemistry allowed us to build a significant laboratory and associated services," Dan Dunigan told us. "We built the lab up to support our internal needs and along the way we ended up offering those services to our customers," he said.

Dan is responsible for outside sales and technical services at A Brite Company.  A Brite is a toll-blending and services provider to the metal finishing industry based in Garland, Texas.  He is also president and founder of The Finishing Experts, online advisers to leaders in the industry.

Laboratory services offered by A Brite are complete and customizable to the customer's need.  Included in this offering are both analysis and equipment for not only troubleshooting, but for on-going and regular maintenance.

"One of the key things we learned from our years of providing lab services," Dan continued," was how important collected data and on-going analysis of a line means to consistent success."

When it comes to analysis, A Brite's laboratory services include total wet analysis:

• pH.
• Concentration.
• Plating Hull cells.
• Brightener concentration.
• Testing including AA, HPLC and TOC.

 As for equipment and supplies, A Brite offers:

• Glassware.
• Titrants.
• Reagents.
• Hull cells.

 For more details related to A Brite's laboratory services and equipment, please call Dan or one of his team members at 1-888-822-7483 or through the website.

A Brite Company Acquires Sunbelt Systems

In order to give their customers a broader offering and help build their reputation in an expanded marketplace, A Brite Company has made public their acquisition of Sunbelt Systems of Irving, Texas.

The acquisition was completed on September 17, 2012.

“We’re proud to announce the acquisition of one of the most respected suppliers of equipment in the metal finishing industry,” Harry Hassell said. “Sunbelt Systems has a tremendous reputation and reaches into all of Texas as well as much of the Southwest. We’re pleased to have them join us.”

Harry is national sales manager for A Brite Company, a Garland, Texas, based supplier of equipment, services and chemicals to the metal finishing industry.

“We are looking forward to adding our equipment expertise to the already successful product lines manufactured and represented by A Brite Company,” Paul McGovern said. Paul is the founder and president of the nearly 30-year-old Sunbelt Systems. “ We are striving to make the transition seamless for our customers and staff as they take their place within A Brite,” he said.

The new A Brite Equipment Group will be headed up by James Greer, currently A Brite’s purchasing and equipment manager. James will head up a team of former Sunbelt employees and be supported by the A Brite sales team. Paul McGovern, Roy Harcourt, Lisa Montez and Martin Alanis will round out the team.

“We are very pleased to have the Sunbelt team and their customers join us here at A Brite,” Frank Dunigan, A Brite’s President and CEO said. “With the inclusion of Sunbelt, we can show a broader customer base just how real our reputation for providing Positively Outrageous Service is.”

For more information, visit A Brite’s website: www.abrite.comwww.abrite.com.

A Brite Company Acquires Sunbelt Systems

In order to give their customers a broader offering and help build their reputation in an expanded marketplace, A Brite Company has made public their acquisition of Sunbelt Systems of Irving, Texas.

The acquisition was completed on September 17, 2012.

“We’re proud to announce the acquisition of one of the most respected suppliers of equipment in the metal finishing industry,” Harry Hassell said. “Sunbelt Systems has a tremendous reputation and reaches into all of Texas as well as much of the Southwest. We’re pleased to have them join us.”

Harry is national sales manager for A Brite Company, a Garland, Texas, based supplier of equipment, services and chemicals to the metal finishing industry.

 “We are looking forward to adding our equipment expertise to the already successful product lines manufactured and represented by A Brite Company,” Paul McGovern said. Paul is the founder and president of the nearly 30-year-old Sunbelt Systems. “ We are striving to make the transition seamless for our customers and staff as they take their place within A Brite,” he said.

The new A Brite Equipment Group will be headed up by James Greer, currently A Brite’s purchasing and equipment manager. James will head up a team of former Sunbelt employees and be supported by the A Brite sales team. Paul McGovern, Roy Harcourt, Lisa Montez and Martin Alanis will round out the team.

 “We are very pleased to have the Sunbelt team and their customers join us here at A Brite,” Frank Dunigan, A Brite’s President and CEO said. “With the inclusion of Sunbelt, we can show a broader customer base just how real our reputation for providing Positively Outrageous Service is.”

For more information, visit A Brite’s website: www.abrite.com.

Consider Your Equipment as Well as Your Chemistry

Customer problems can be centered around things other than the process chemistry.  Take your  metal finishing process equipment.

James Greer of A Brite Company knows his equipment as well as his chemistry.  To him, they really are one and the same.

James is the Purchasing and Equipment Manager at A Brite Company. A Brite Company is the leader in the metal finishing industry for process chemistry and equipment. A Brite is based in Garland, Texas.

“After more than 20 years in the oil fields of Texas and Oklahoma, I know what a customer is asking for when they describe their problem,” James said. “I also understand that when they ask for one part and the problem they were having was really needing another part.”

Being able to communicate with the customer and then meet their needs quickly is James’ stock in trade. In addition to the chemistry and process expertise A Brite sells, they also deal in everything from anodes, to scrubbers to tanks and valves.  For a complete list, check out this page on A Brite's website.

“Our customers are dealing with real time,” he said. “If their line goes down, it costs them money. We have to react quickly by diagnosing the problem and getting them the part.”

While A Brite sells chemistry, it also provides solutions to their clients to make sure their lines are up and running. That’s where James comes in.

“I also know when to not sell them something,” James added. “We want happy customers and honesty is a part of what we do. Sure I can sell many parts, but if that’s not their problem, then I won’t,” he said.

James and the rest of the A Brite family can be reached at 214-291-0400 or through the website at www.abrite.com.

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