Contents• About KCI Chemical Company

• Mission Statement• Who is KCI• KCI Approach• Industries Served

• KCI 80 Degree Cleaning and Phosphatizing• Why Choose KCI 80 Degree System• Advantages• Disadvantages• Technology• Customers/Photos

• KCI Automation• Control Equipment• Process Controls

• KCI Support• Lab Capabilities• Lab Testing

• KCI Versus• KCI vs. Competition• Only Showing In Town

• Packaging• Customers• Thank You

This can be achieved through our customers by:

• Reducing Operating and ENERGY Costs

• Maintaining or Increasing Quality

• Achieving their environmental objectives

Our MissionOur MissionSupplying the highest quality ambient temperature products in the powder-coating industry Supplying the highest quality ambient temperature products in the powder-coating industry that will reduce high energy costs while maintaining quality standards. that will reduce high energy costs while maintaining quality standards.

Who is KCI Chemical CompanyLeader in Room Temperature Cleaning and Phosphatizing.Reducing Energy Costs at a Minimum of $36,000 to $75,000 Annually.Founded in 1969.Serving the United States Market.ISO 9000 Compliant.

SPC Charting and TroubleshootingQA Certificates of Analysis

American Owned and Operated.Proactive and Responsive Company.Dedicated to Custom Formulating.Manufacture Our Own Products

Blending and WarehousingFocused on Environmental Preservation

R & D Environmentally Directed

Exceptional Service…. KCI Chemical Company provides a unique, innovative

approach to solving customers problems --- ownership of our accounts.

Total system, engineering approach with increased service visits.

Daily service and technical support during system start-ups. Dedicated service by a technically degreed service rep

utilizing computer generated reports. KCI Chemical Company takes a proactive approach

designed to identify and correct potential problems before they occur.

Quality…. Unparalleled chemical technology for cleaning and

phosphatizing. 5% of sales revenue is invested back into R & D to ensure

KCI remains on the cutting edge of new technology. Automation provides consistent bath chemistry 100% of the

time for improved results. Regular Business Review Meetings to ensure quality and

consistency is maintained. Guaranteed system performance.

Automation and Control Prevents overfeed and underfeed conditions, improving line

operations while minimizing cost. Typically reduces usage by 5-15%. KCI Chemical Company control package included in the

program. ($10,000 in capital for standard application) Improves plant safety by minimizing operator exposure to

chemicals.

Training…. Conduct ON-SIGHT formalized training program. Plant specific, hands-on training…customized to customers

needs. Annual regional pretreatment seminars.

Industries Served Appliance Automotive Display Drum Electronic Components

Job Shops Metal Finishing Truck Components Utility Trailers Utility Trucks

Why Choose KCI KCI has over 6 years experience with 80 degree cleaning technology. R&D improvements in detergent organic chemistry over the past three

years. Environment friendly using organics which are non-pollutants. Chlorate phosphates cannot contain cleaners. Both phosphates with a non-chrome seal can achieve 1,000 to 1,500 salt

spray hours. Over 17 customers with various operations are currently using the 80

degree system and saving thousands of dollars without forfeiting quality.

ADVANTAGES Decrease in ENERGY Consumption. Natural Gas Savings can be in EXCESS of $70,000.00 annually. Production can start almost immediately. Two stages of cleaning versus one. System attacks lubricants that react better to alkaline or acid

cleaners. Less time cleaning tanks and nozzles with organic versus chlorate

or molly-phosphate.

DISADVANTAGES

Additives may be needed to enhance cleaning. Defoamers may be needed. May need to increase temperature under special circumstances.

Previous System

Stage #1 - Alkaline Cleaner Concentration of 2% to 3%. Temperature of 120 F.

Stage #2 - Monitored Stage #3 - Chlorate Accelerated Iron Phosphate.

Concentration of 2 to 3%. Temperature of 120 F.

Stage #4 Monitored Stage #5 Non Chrome Seal.

Concentration of 0.5 to 1.0%.

5 Stage Low Temperature Pre-Treat System

New Technology

Stage #1 - Alkaline Cleaner Concentration of 1.5 to 2%. Temperature of 80 degrees.

Stage #2 - Monitored Stage #3 - Detergent Organic Iron Phosphate

Concentration of 1.5 to 2%. Temperature of 80 degrees.

Stage #4 - Monitored Stage #5 - Non-chrome seal

Concentration of 0.5 to 1.0%.

5 Stage 80 Degree Pre-Treatment System

Product Proposal

1. Stage 1 - Spray Klene 5162 (Alkaline Cleaner)

2. Stage 2 - Rinse (Fresh Water)

3. Stage 3 - Liqua Phos 6906 (Iron Phosphate)

4. Stage 4 - Rinse (Fresh Water)

5. Stage 5 - Phos Rinse XL (Non-Chrome Seal)

5 Stage Washer

Technical RecommendationsTechnical Recommendations

Stage 1

Spray CleanSpray Klene 516280 degrees F

Iron PhosLiqua Phos 690680 degrees F

Stage 3

LMI PumpLMI PumpLMI PumpLMI Pump

Automated Chemical Feed System

Controller Controller

Stage 2 Stage 5Stage 4

Non-Chrome SealPhos Rinse XL

LMI PumpLMI Pump

Controller

Control EquipmentElectronic Controllers

Stage 1 – ConductivityStage 2 - TDS MeterStage 3 – ConductivityStage 4 - TDS MeterStage 5 - pH Controller

Conductivity, TDS and Ph Metering Systems

Foxboro GLI Endress + Hauser Chemtrol Myron L

Process Control EquipmentProcess Control Equipment

Probe

Pretreatment Bath

Signal Feedback To Controller

When chemical concentration is below set-point: - Controller signals pump to add chemical. - Based on Time-Proportional-Control (TPC)

• Improves bath consistency.• Less Chemical Waste

Chemical FeedInto Bath

Chemical FeedInto Pump

Chemical Pump

KCI Versus Competition

KCI KCI recommends a maximum of 80

degrees for cleaning. KCI recommends 1.5% to 2% by

volume. Operating at 80 degrees with KCI

Cleaner you get a nice blanket of foam. (Most operators like to see some foam because they know they have cleaner in the tank.)

Competitors

Recommendations of 125 to 140 degree cleaning

Concentration of 2% to 3% by volume.

Foam issues occur with competitors when used at temperatures below 115 degrees.

Stage 1

KCI Versus CompetitionStage 3

KCI KCI organic phosphate must be

maintained at 2.0% to 2.5% by volume.

KCI phosphate must be maintained at a pH of 4.3 to 5.5.

KCI phosphate is already pre-adjusted so no more consumption of phosphate is necessary with new Liqua Phos 6906.

KCI phosphate must be maintained at 80 degrees.

KCI phosphate must be maintained at 1.5% to 2%.

Competitors

Recommended concentration of chlorate iron phosphate at 2.5% to 3.5% by volume.

Competition phosphate must be maintained at a pH of 4.5 to 5.2.

Competition phosphate pH has to be adjusted. (If too much pH adjustment is added to tank it can affect quality of product.)

Competition chlorate phosphate must be maintained at 90 to 140 degrees.

Competitions product must maintain concentrations of 2% to 4%.

KCI is the only company that has proved to be successful with cleaning and phosphatizing at 80 degrees. Other chemical companies are still utilizing 30 year old technology and few are able to formulate a successful low temperature cleaning and phosphatizing system. Many companies are trying to formulate products that clean and phosphate at under 100 degrees, but can not compete with KCI’s 80 degree clean and phosphate system.

Some companies are trying to increase their concentrations dramatically in effort to lower the temperature, while KCI is the only company able to not only reduce the operating temperature, but also lower the concentration of the tank. With the rise in the cost of Natural Gas there will be no choice but to find an alternative solution in replacing the chemical products of yesterday.

Now is the time to see how other companies have saved in excess of $70,000.00 annually on operating costs by switching to KCI’s 80 degree technology. In addition to the energy savings, KCI will be able to save dollars on chemical costs due to being able to operate at lower concentrations. I know it sounds too good to be true, but feel free to contact any of our customers. We are that confident!

KCI Is The Only Show In Town

Support

Technical Support Team Electronic Controllers Metering / Mixing Titration Supplies Washer Booklet

Quality Control and R&D Lab

Lab Analytical Capabilities

Spectrophotometer Atomic Absorption (SCL) Fourier Transform Infrared

Scanning Electron Microscope (SCL) Portaspec X-Ray Spectroscopy Analyzer (SCL) 3 Precision Portable Production Washer

Simulators

Laboratory Testing Available Filiform Corrosion Cast Iron Chip Surface Analysis Specific Ion Analysis Water Analysis Conductivity Compatibility Metal Analysis Suspended or

Dissolved Solids Oil Loading pH Microbiological Lubrication

Salt Spray (B-117) Humidity (D-2247-68 Cross Hatch (D-3359-74) MEK Rub Coating Weights Film Thickness (D-1186-53) Pencil Hardness (D-3363-74) Impact (D-3281-73

Direct or Reverse

Monthly salt spray testing is available at KCI’s lab in McHenry, Illinois

Portable Simulators

Accelerated Environmental Testing

Additional Equipment

Packaging

Bulk Storage Tanks

330 gallon totes (returnable)

275 gallon totes (returnable)

55 gallon drums (returnable)

5 gallon pails

Customers Chicago Steel Container Core Finishing/Tech Finishers Dean Weld & Fab Gleason Industrial Products IA & L Coaters K-Display Milton Enterprises Quam Nichols RC Industries

Shelf Kote Shidaker Manufacturing Sorini Ring Steel King Trend Technologies US Cargo/Plant 1 US Cargo/Plant 2 World Metal Finishing

PHOTOS (Current Customers)

Partnership Support Team

Jim Konzen - Senior Account Manager Rod Tofte - Senior Account Manager David Baughman - Senior Account Manager John Affinito - Technical Director Stacey Holman - Quality Control Al Woods - Plant Manager