Fremax Begins Commercialization of Products With Nanotechnology Coating

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Frasle Mobility has initiated the commercialization of the Maxcoating Brake Disc line under its Fremax brand. Officially launched in April at the Automec fair in Brazil, the line brings discs and brake drums coated with paint that contains exclusive, patented nanotechnology to the global market.

Fremax Maxcoating products receive a protective coating containing niobium pentoxide nanoparticles, which act to increase paint performance and corrosion resistance. These characteristics, associated with a water-based formulation, enable the application of thinner layers, increasing the life of the coating. Its anti-corrosion characteristic is good for brake discs and drums used in extreme weather conditions, such as regions with heavy snow where the application of salt on the roads accelerates the oxidation of car components. The company says that laboratory tests show the technology confirms approximately 1,000 hours of protection, which can double the life of the brake part.

The company invested $3 million Brazilian real (approximately $600,000 in U.S. dollars) for structuring a distinctive, automated production process that had to be created exclusively for the product line. The use of automation increases the versatility in the development of the components with greater precision in painting and quality assurance. It also features performance gains with ultrafast drying and low energy consumption through a microwave curing during the manufacturing process.

“Fremax Maxcoating line adds even more value to the brand's portfolio, already recognized for the high performance and resistance of its premium products,” says Hemerson de Souza, business director at Fremax, and director of M&A and investor relations at Frasle Mobility. “This automate process, as we built it, is unique in the world. We noticed a relevant market acceptance for this solution which contributes to a more sustainable use of the brake disc, combining product durability and an innovative production process.”

The Fremax Maxcoating project with nano painting was developed in partnership with Hercílio Randon Institute (IHR) and WEG Tintas. A solution was provided by NiOne, a Frasle Mobility company specializing in the development of nanotechnology for the improvement of the physicochemical properties of materials.

“This launch reinforces our vision for the future, based on continued investment in product innovation, increasingly sustainable processes and collaboration for disruptive solutions with global reach,” says Frasle Mobility COO Anderson Pontalti.

The safety and quality applied to Fremax brand products are recognized by international certifications, such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, which meet the requirements demanded by automakers around the world.