Earnest Machine, the manufacturer and distributor of industrial fasteners, has launched a new free eBook providing a comprehensive overview of solving corrosion and harsh environment issues with veneers and coatings for fasteners.

The resource explores basic concepts and terms that are often used when discussing veneers or coatings, including how to specify the protection needed for particular applications. It details the plating and coating options, as well as the difference between the two processes used, and takes a closer look at standard veneers and coatings available in the industry.

The eBook itself is designed to help the industry understand veneers and coatings, as well as the large amount of choices available in the market.

Stuart Southall, Managing Director of Earnest Machine, comments: “It is very important for us to provide as much actionable and useful information as possible, as well as a service that helps our customers succeed – and this eBook does just that. As a company, we believe we have a responsibility to educate and share information alongside our sales and service.

With sections detailing how to determine the level of protection needed; how the levels of protection are tested; what properties each type of protection offers; alongside the available solutions; the resource is an introductory guide to plating and coating.