PRETREATMENTS

Liquid Coating

CO2-Reducing Pretreatment Solutions and Zinc Flake Coatings

The pretreatment process includes a low-temperature, long life cleaner, near neutral pH descale, zirconium pretreatment and ambient temperature adhesion promoter. 
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Parts Cleaning

Henkel Adhesive Technologies Presents Solvent- and Chromium-free Pretreatment

Henkel has expanded its production capacities in Spain, adding solvent- and chromium-free innovations for the pretreatment of metals in coating plants.

Parts Cleaning

Modular Components for Scalable Plant Engineering in the Paint Shop

There are multiple advantages to the process, including minimizing the use of environmentally harmful chemicals and reducing the cost of wastewater treatment.

Parts Cleaning

Clean Technology Lasers for Coating Adhesion

Laser cleaning systems remove corrosion, grease, residue and existing coatings from metal surfaces quickly, with less preparation and mess than traditional techniques.

Parts Cleaning

Pretreatment of Black Oxide

Having issues achieving a consistent color with the application of black oxide? Start by looking at your pretreatment. Connor Callais of Hubbard-Hall offers advice for troubleshooting your black oxide process.
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Powder Coating

Corrosion Resistance Testing for Powder Coating

Salt spray can be useful to help compare different pretreatment methods and coatings but it does not tell us much about the corrosion resistance of a part over time in the field. Powder coating expert Rodger Talbert offers insights into how to get a better idea of how to improve a part’s corrosion resistance in the real world.
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Parts Cleaning

Conscious Cleaning Considerations

Reassessing your cleaning process? Connor Callais of Hubbard-Hall offers an in-depth discussion of what you should keep in mind.
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Liquid Coating

Zinc Phosphate Product Line Reduces Waste

Ultra-low sludging zinc phos said to produce up to 75% less sludge than traditional heavy zinc phosphates.

Parts Cleaning

Rust Prevention Solution Reduces Chemistry

Hubbard-Hall’s Metal Guard 900 rust preventative provides extended indoor and outdoor protection for metal surfaces.

Parts Cleaning

Distinct Chloride Field Test Kit Promotes Accuracy, High Speed

DPS Bresle Chloride Test Kit offered by Gardco promotes high speed and accuracy when performing assessments on soluble salt levels.