WaterSaver laboratory safety equipment is furnished with a polished chrome plated finish as standard. In addition, WaterSaver offers a range of additional optional finishes to meet the requirements of every laboratory environment. The choice of finish depends upon requirements for chemical resistance and the particular “look and feel” desired for the laboratory installation.

Three optional plated finishes with clear epoxy coating are shown below. Besides the finishes below, WaterSaver can supply additional colored epoxy powder coated finishes upon request. Please contact our factory for information regarding additional color finishes and availability.

Polished Chrome Finish with Clear Epoxy Coating (PCL)

In many lab environments, a polished chrome plated finish will not withstand corrosion when exposed to acids, solvents and other materials used in the lab. For these applications, WaterSaver offers a chemical resistant clear epoxy coating that is applied over the chrome plating. Individual components are polished and buffed to a smooth surface, then electroplated with one layer of nickel and one layer of chrome. Following plating, components are coated with a clear epoxy coating. The clear coating provides the fittings with enhanced chemical resistance and ensures durability.

Polished Chrome Finish with Clear Epoxy Coating (PCL)

In many laboratory applications, a chrome plated finish will deteriorate when exposed to acids (such as hydrocloric acid) and other chemicals being handled in the lab. To address this concern, WaterSaver offers a clear epoxy coating that is applied over the polished chrome plated surface. This clear coating will provide the fixtures with enhanced chemical resistance and ensure greater durability.

Satin Chrome Finish with Clear Epoxy Coating (SCC)

Polished chrome finishes tend to show fingerprints, watermarks, dust and dirt. In a typical laboratory, few people will take the time to clean the fittings to preserve their appearance. As a result, the service fixtures and safety equipment can become unsightly very quickly.

WaterSaver offers two satin (brushed) finishes with clear epoxy coating that address this concern. Satin chrome products with clear epoxy coating have a silver/blue hue that is similar to the appearance of stainless steel. Offering superior chemical resistance due to the epoxy coating, these products will not show fingerprints, watermarks or smudges. The products will enhance the appearance of the lab environment.

Satin Nickel Finish with Clear Epoxy Coating (SNC)

Laboratory service fixtures and safety equipment with a satin nickel finish with clear epoxy coating address the concerns noted above regarding fingerprints, watermarks, etc. The satin nickel finish has a slight yellow hue that is almost indistinguishable from stainless steel.

Note: Products with a polished chrome plated finish are available at published prices and at standard lead times. Products with optional finishes must be factory ordered and thus may have longer lead times. In addition, these products may command an upcharge in price, so pricing should be confirmed at time of order.