EPS Solution Number
Metal & Alloys that polish in each bath
Temp. Range ° F
Recommended Current Density Range (Amps/ft2)
Metal Removal Rate Per 1500 Amp-Minutes per sq. ft./side
Max% Dissolved Metal (by weight) before Decant is Necessary
Sludging Characteristics
EPS 1000
Mainly Steel Also: Brass, Copper, Tool Steel, AL., SS
125°-190°
50 – 400
0.0004 Inches
2.5% for Decorative Uses
Low Sludging
EPS 1200A
AL 3003, 5457, 5557, 6463, 7000 Series, No Die Cast Alloys, Stainless, Copper
150°-180°
100-200
.0136 Inches
2.5%
Low Sludging
EPS 1250
Aluminum & High Nickel Alloys
135°-150°
40 – 100
0.11 Inches
2.5%
Low Sludging
EPS 1300
Aluminum
150°-180°
50 – 100
0.0136 Inches
2.5%
Low Sludging
EPS 1375
Aluminum., 3003, 5457, 6463, 7000 Series, Wrought AL. Alloys, Copper, SS, Monel, Brass, Bronze 4000 Series
140°-180°
AL 40 – 70
S/S 150-300
0.001 Inches
2.5%
Low Sludging
EPS 1500
Copper Alloys, SS-200, 300,
Nickel & Nickel Silver Alloys
150°-180°
100 – 400
0.02 Inches
3.3%
Moderate Sludging
EPS 2000
SS 200, 300 Series, High Nickel, Copper
90°-150°
50 – 200
0.0004 Inches
3.0%
Moderate Sludging
EPS 2500
SS 200, 300 Series, High Nickel,
PH series
90° - 150°
100 – 300
0.0004 Inches
3.3%
Moderate Sludging
EPS 3000
Copper & Brass, PH Series,
SS 200, 300 Series, (Satin Finish)
RT 150°
20 – 400
.0002
Low Sludging
EPS 4000
SS 200, 300, 400, 1700 Series, & High CrO3 Steel, Tool Steel
150°-210°
100 – 600
0.0005 Inches
3.3%
Low Sludging
EPS 6500
Satin Finish Stainless Steel
RT-100
50-300
.001
3%
Low Sludging
EPS 7000
Steel, Tool Steel
110°-180°
100 – 300
0.0136 Inches
2.1%-2.5%
Low Sludging
EPS 9000
SS 200, 300 Series, High Nickel Alloys, Nimonic & Copper Alloys
120°-190°
100 – 400
.0136 Inches
3%
High Sludging
EPS 9500
400 Series S/S & Similar Steel
150°-180°
100 – 250
.0003 Inches
3%
Moderate Sludging
EPS Cleaner/Deox1
SS, Inconel, Copper, Tool Steel, Carbon Steel
RT- 130°
30 –100
0.0002 Inches
2.0%- 4% depending on soil
Moderate – High Sludging
EPS Cleaner/Deox2
SS, Inconel, Copper, Tool Steel, Carbon Steel
RT - 130°
30 –100
0.0002 Inches
2.0%-4% depending on soil
Moderate – High Sludging
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