Applications

Superior Applications. Exceptional Support.

Enhance every aspect of your application process with a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance technologies and customized solutions.

Spanning over 4,500 surface treatment products, our portfolio is designed to support your applications, facilitating seamless integration across your entire manufacturing process. When you partner with Chemetall for your pretreatment, surface treatment and plastics recycling applications, you get more than just cutting-edge chemicals.

Our support extends to the full lifecycle of your project, including planning, system installation and ongoing monitoring. This cohesive strategy is customized to align with your specific application uses and enhance your operational efficiency, profitability and sustainability strategy.

As a global brand, Chemetall’s international network and localized expert technical services are designed to solve your challenges and supercharge your operations.

Our Applications

Our global reach and dedicated local support ensure you have access to an expansive suite of application-focused, high-quality and high-performance surface treatment, metal pretreatment and plastics recycling solutions. Drawing from 130+ years of innovation and the expertise of 2,500+ professionals, supply chain specialists and process experts, our application solutions integrate seamlessly with your operations.

Activation

Highly efficient activation agents for the formation of a fine crystalline layer on metal substrates

Anodizing

Anodic oxidation technologies for superior surface appearance and corrosion protection on aluminum surfaces

Cleaning

High-performance cleaners that deliver a clean surface that is residue-free and wettable

Conversion Coatings

A broad range of high-performance conversion coatings for corrosion protection, adhesion, reduced friction and abrasion

Cold Forming

A broad portfolio of products for non-cutting cold forming applications for metals for an efficient, cost-optimized and environmentally-sound production

Corrosion Protection

State-of-the-art corrosion-inhibiting compounds, lubricants, oils and inhibitors for metal substrates

Electrocoating

High-performance, chrome-free, one-component insulating coatings for electrical steel surfaces

Glass Processing

High-performance interleaving powders, coolants, cutting fluids and add-on solutions for glass producing and processing

Metalworking

High-performance synthetic, semi-synthetic and soluble oil coolants portfolio formulated for tube drawing, wire drawing and cold extrusion, as well as various metalworking applications

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

Certified and approved NDT products for liquid penetrant testing (PT) and magnetic particle testing (MPT) for all industry sectors

Organic Coating

VIANT one-step conversion coating and primer paint that reduces resources and costs while protecting edges and inner surfaces

Paint Detackification

Wet-paint detackification technologies that ensure overspray particles are effectively washed out of the air by recirculated water

Paint Stripping

Chemical strippers for the removal of paint, residues, durable coatings and organic finishes from metal substrates

Passivation

High-performance passivating agents that enhance corrosion resistance and adhesion in your pretreatment processes

Plastics Recycling

Innovative cleaning technologies and defoamers to reduce costs and increase the productivity and safety of plastics recycling processes

Purge Cleaning

A VOC-free technology that enables the efficient exchange of colors in paint systems application equipment for the automotive market

Sanitizing & Disinfection

No-rinse sanitizers and disinfectants for use in food processing, pharmaceutical and other applications requiring sanitizing and germicidal treatment

Sealants

A full range of easy-to-use, eco-friendly and approved aircraft sealants for fuel tank and fuselage, low-adhesion sealants for removal parts, gap filler for floor panels as well as seal caps

Water Treatment

A comprehensive line of solutions to increase productivity, safety, compliance and sustainability in water treatment

We’re More Than Just Surface Treatment Experts

We’re your surface treatment partner, integrating end-to-end solutions that embody dedication, inspiration and impeccable science throughout your whole process.

Lab Services

Enhance processes and operational efficiency and minimize costs with state-of-the-art analysis and technical support.

Diverse Industries

Navigate the unique needs of your business with our in-house expertise covering more than 20 industries.

Innovative Technologies

Get superior results with our advanced technologies and solutions for surface treatment.

Explore Our Integrated Solutions

Ready to Collaborate?

Schedule an expert consultation to discover how our approach can enhance your surface, glass, plastic recycling and metal pretreatment processes. Whether you’re looking for advice, a full-service surface treatment company or a supplier for a specific product, you can always expect our dedicated team of experts to find the right solution to meet your needs.

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