European RoHS Directive forces many US suppliers to pay close attention to the byproducts of their finished parts.
What is it ROHS?
The ROHS directive is often referred to as “Lead-Free” legislation. This is not a very accurate nickname, because it extends to other pollutants as well. The proper definition for ROHS is:
Directive 2002/95/EC
“The restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment”
And it applies to the following substances:· Lead
· Mercury
· Cadmium
· Hexavalent Chromium
· PBB
· PDBEIn order to comply with the EU ROHS legislation all of these substances must either be removed, or must be reduced to within maximum permitted concentrations, in any products containing electrical or electronic components that will be sold within the European Union.
T & T Anodizing has recently installed a new finishing line for customers who require an RoHS Compliant Mil-DTL-5541F Type II conversion coating.