Activation has a strong impact on the formation of the phosphate layer. Our high-efficient activating agents marketed under the trade name Gardolene® contribute to the formation of a finely crystalline layer on the metal substrate

In an activation process, crystallization nuclei are created on the metal substrate to allow the formation of finely crystalline zinc-phosphate coatings.

With Gardolene®, we offer a powerful technology. Our activating agents in combination with tailor-made Zincphosphate technologies materially contribute to generating finer layers and shortening the time required to obtain a uniform layer during treatment with phosphating solutions.

Cleaning is a essential process stage prior to any surface treatment. Its quality has a direct effect on the quality of the final products. To meet the variety of demands, we offer you a broad range of highly efficient and eco-friendly cleaner technologies.

The cleaning step is for most of applications a essential process prior to any further surface treatment activities. It should provide a residue-free and wettable surface, which meets the requirements of the following process steps, usually a water-based conversion coating. The quality of the cleaning process correlates directly with the quality of the final product.

Corrosion protection plays a crucial role in todays’ economy as it avoids expensive damage to nearly anything - from public buildings to airplanes. Take advantage of our broad portfolio of highly efficient technologies to protect your metal substrates and application.

In the aerospace industry our Ardrox® corrosion inhibiting compounds (CIC) make an important contribution to effective corrosion prevention programs. Avoiding or controlling airframe corrosion is essential to the airworthiness of airframe structures. Also modern airframes are very complex and use different metals like aluminum, steel, titanium or even new substrates like carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP).

Our lubricants offer you clear advantages for a variety of applications. They have become a global standard in the manufacture of high-quality metal forming processes such as tube and wire drawing and cold extrusion.

Lubricants are typically used to avoid friction moving parts in a system. This has the benefit of reducing friction, cold shut and surface fatigue, reducing heat generation, operating noise and vibrations.

Our high-performance lubricants offer enhanced performance features: They increase tool and die

Coolants play a crucial role in the metalworking industry. State-of-the-art machining processes are simply not feasible without using coolants. Benefit from our variety of high-performance soluble oil, semi-synthetic and synthetic coolant technologies as well as our longterm expertise in this field.

In many industries the use of coolants is an essential part of production, in particular in the metalworking industry. Our high-performance technologies cool and lubricate the work site while purging chips and other debris from the workpiece, to ensure the high standards of today‘s production processes.

Paint strippers are designed to remove paint and other organic finishes from the metal substrates. For the best results, you can choose one of our high-efficient eco-friendly or traditional paint stripper technologies.

There are different reasons for implementing a stripping process. In order to ensure a complete electrical contact between components and their hooks, hangers, racks and carriers during a coating process such as electro-, electrostatic spray- and powder coating, residual coating materials must be eliminated. Increasing raw materials costs have led to the fact, that rejected manufactured parts are rather stripped than scrapped because of poor finish quality. And stripping is also used to precede maintenance refinishing for some products. For example, old coating is removed from aircraft before repainting.

Penetrant testing (PT) is a widely applied non-destructive inspection method, in order to identify surface-breaking defects in non-porous materials such as metals or ceramics. With our broad range of approved and highly efficient technologies and equipment we can support our customer in many ways.

Penetrant testing is a well-recognized inspection method to detect e.g. casting, forging and welding surface defects such as cracks, overlapping, folds, pinholes or other bonding failures. The so called 'penetrant system' consists of the penetrant itself, a penetrant remover and finally a developer, which helps to increase the contrast and pull out the remaining penetrant at the end of the inspection process. Whereas fluorescent penetrants are required for the part inspection under UV(A) light, color-contrast penetrants are widely used for the inspection under white light.

Anodizing is an electrochemical process that converts metal surfaces into a corrosion-resistant, durable and decorative finish. For your aluminium substrates we offer you a complete range of highly efficient technologies - from cleaning to sealing.

Attractive design possibilities and long-lasting corrosion protection in one: The anodic oxidation offers manifold possibilities for an attractive coloring and a high-performance corrosion protection of the aluminium surface. Benefit from brightening chances for your aluminium substrates.

Conversion coatings ensure corrosion protection, adhesion to the subsequent paint coatings, electrical insulation and minimize surface friction and abrasion. We offer you a broad range of technologies – from traditional phosphating processes to innovative, multi-metal thin-film technologies.

Primers are responsible for the quality and corrosion protection of the painted metal substrates. In the automotive industry, these properties are valued especially with a view to forming and jointing as well as welding.

Primers create a highly active substrate. In combination with the chrome-free pretreatment, they create excellent adhesion to the metal and also to the subsequent paint coat. With a coating thickness of just 2.5 – 5 µm, they are responsible for the quality and corrosion protection of the painted materials. As thin organic coatings suited for welding, primers offer a variety of ecological and economical benefits, especially in the automotive industry.

Magnetic particle testing (MT) is a widely applied non-destructive inspection method. It is used for detecting surface and subsurface irregularities in ferrous parts. With our broad range of approved and highly efficient technologies and equipment we can support you in many ways.

Magnetic particle testing is a non-destructive testing method in order to detect surface and sub-surface irregularities in ferrous parts. As a first step a magnetic field is put into the part tested. The magnetization can be direct (electrical current is passed through the test object) or indirect (magnetic field is applied from an outside source). Ferrous iron particles (dry / wet suspension) are then applied to the part. In case of an area of flux leakage, the particles are attracted to this area and form an ‘indication’. The inspection can be performed under UV(A)

Paint detackification treats paint overspray. During the wet-painting process, not every particle of paint lands on the component. This overspray is held in the surrounding air. Our paint detackification technologies ensure that these particles are effectively washed out of the air by recirculated water.

The range of applications covers all known paint systems – from the most basic solvent-based paints and lacquers to clearcoats that are difficult to detackify and the latest in water-based paints, such as hydro-soft paint systems. The objective of coagulation is to bind tacky paint particles as a detackified substance, which virtually eliminates malfunctions in paint-lines and knock-on effects in the production process.

To this end, paint detackification is added to the recirculating water system. Depending on the composition and the type of paint being used, the system uses various mechanisms to separate the paint particles from the water. These particles then have to be removed from the water to enable more paint to be absorbed.

Final seals improve the corrosion resistance and adhesion of the conversion coated metal surfaces that are subsequently coated with conventional, electrocoat and powder coatings.

After zinc-phosphating, another protective process in the form of a passivation can be applied to the metallic parts. Our passivating agent Gardolene® D materially enhances corrosion protection and affords an excellent adhesive substrate for downstream process steps, like for example painting. Chrome-free technologies on the basis of zirconium or titanium fluoride are available.

Naftoseal® polysulphide aircraft sealants for OEMs and maintenance are specifically designed to meet the technological requirements of the aerospace industry. Take advantage from a full range of approved, easy-to-use, eco-friendly sealants and sealant removers, which can be combined with automatic cartridge mixing machine, designed for our products.

Our multi-purpose polysulphide aircraft sealants facilitate your production, reduce storage costs and help optimize your processes. A full range of easy-to-use, eco-friendly and approved sealants is available for the OEM and maintenance sectors, for instance