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Advanced Conversion Coating Solutions for Excellent Surface Protection 

Enhancing Durability, Improving Adhesion, and Delivering Outstanding Results 

Conversion Coating

Conversion Coating

Conversion coatings provide essential benefits such as corrosion protection, improved paint adhesion, electrical insulation, and reduced surface friction and abrasion. As a leading provider of surface treatment technologies, we offer a wide range of technologies, from traditional phosphating processes to advanced multi-metal thin-film solutions. 

We deliver high-performance solutions, technologies, and processes designed to create the ideal conversion coating for your needs: Depending on your substrate and requirements, you can choose from iron, zinc, or manganese phosphating, electrolytic phosphating, or chromate, oxalate, or anodizing treatments. Additionally, we offer eco-conscious alternatives, such as titanium/zirconium and silane-based technologies. 

Our globally recognized processes are available in chrome- and nickel-free versions, suitable for various substrates including iron, steel, galvanized steel, and aluminum. 

Our Technologies for Conversion Coating 

Gardobond®
A comprehensive selection of high-efficiency conversion coatings and organic passivation for treating metal substrates, specialized solutions for aluminum, and distinct additives for separating PET from polyolefins, along with defoaming agents 
Oxsilan®
Advanced thin-film technology for eco-friendly, multi-metal pretreatment compatible with conventional wet and powder coating processes
Permatreat®
Highly efficient chrome-free pretreatment technologies for aluminum, zinc-coated and multi-metal substrates in food packaging and architectural applications

Our Industries for Conversion Coating 

ACE & Heavy Equipment
Advanced metal pretreatment technologies that ensure long-term corrosion protection and optimal paint adhesion for ACE manufacturers 
Appliances & HVAC
Specialty technologies and technical support that meet the diverse requirements, environmental standards and functional excellence of appliance and systems manufacturers
Automotive
Advanced and eco-friendly metal pretreatment technologies that provide a perfect surface for lasting corrosion protection and superior paint adhesion 
Automotive Components
High-performance and eco-friendly pretreatment technologies for components manufactured from steel, aluminum or plastic 
Building & Architecture
A complete portfolio of aluminum finishing technologies and pretreatments providing adhesion and corrosion protection 
Coil
Specialty coil pretreatment technologies for excellent corrosion protection, metal forming and paint adhesion on aluminum and steel surfaces 
Industry
A portfolio of technologies for industrial applications that ensure superior cleaning, corrosion protection, paint adhesion and metal forming and processing 
Tube, Wire & Cold Extrusion
Specialized technologies that ensure exceptional cleaning, lubrication, forming and corrosion protection for metal forming, cold extrusion and tube and wire manufacture

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.

Advanced Applications
Boost operational efficiency with our best-in-class solutions designed for top performance from start to finish.
Lab Services
Enhance processes and operational efficiency and minimize costs with state-of-the-art analysis and technical support.
Innovative Technologies
Get superior results with our advanced technologies and solutions for surface treatment.