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Chemetall surface treatment solutions clean and protect substrates from corrosion, facilitate forming and treatment, prepare parts for painting and ensure excellent coating adhesion

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Client Specific. Industry Approved.

Surface treatment technologies that are formulated to industry standards and customized to meet your application needs.

Chemetall surface treatment technologies for the chemical treatment of metal and non-metal surfaces are developed with your needs and challenges in mind. Backed by decades of industry expertise, R&D, innovation and testing, our surface treatment solutions are highly effective in cleaning and preparing substrates for finishing, protecting against corrosion and facilitating forming and treatment. We partner with you to customize surface treatment solutions and systems to meet your processing and application requirements. Chemetall surface treatment products include options developed to support your safety and environmental targets.

Beyond our high-performing technologies, we provide comprehensive support, including system planning, installation and maintenance, thus ensuring safety, efficiency and environmental responsibility across your entire surface treatment process. With our global reach and local expertise, we’re here to enhance your operations, driving productivity, responsible practices and sustainable development throughout your pretreatment processes and applications.

Surface Treatments for Your Industry

You can find Chemetall surface treatment technologies and process solutions across all industry sectors wherever surface preparation and metal pretreatment are required. Our technologies are developed to exceed industry regulations and are approved for use by leading manufacturers.

The main industries we serve include:

Our Surface Treatment Applications

Our global reach and dedicated local support ensure access to an expansive suite of over 4,500 application-focused, high-quality and high-performance surface treatment and metal pretreatment products.

Activation
Highly efficient activation agents for the formation of a fine crystalline layer on metal substrates
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Anodizing
Anodic oxidation technologies for superior surface appearance and corrosion protection on aluminum surfaces
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Cleaning
High-performance cleaners that deliver a clean surface that is residue-free and wettable
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Conversion Coating
A broad range of high-performance conversion coatings for corrosion protection, adhesion, reduced friction and abrasion
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Cold Forming
A broad portfolio of products for non-cutting cold forming applications for metals for an efficient, cost-optimized and environmentally-sound production
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Corrosion Protection
State-of-the-art corrosion-inhibiting compounds, lubricants, oils and inhibitors for metal substrates
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Electrocoating
High-performance, chrome-free, one-component insulating coatings for electrical steel surfaces
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Glass Processing
High-performance interleaving powders, coolants, cutting fluids and add-on solutions for glass producing and processing
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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
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Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Certified and approved NDT products for liquid penetrant testing (PT) and magnetic particle testing (MPT) for all industry sectors
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Organic Coating
VIANT one-step conversion coating and primer paint that reduces resources and costs while protecting edges and inner surfaces
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Paint Detackification
Wet-paint detackification technologies that ensure overspray particles are effectively washed out of the air by recirculated water
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Paint Stripping
Chemical strippers for the removal of paint, residues, durable coatings and organic finishes from metal substrates
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Passivation
High-performance passivating agents that enhance corrosion resistance and adhesion in your pretreatment processes
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Plastics Recycling
Innovative cleaning technologies and defoamers to reduce costs, increase the productivity and safety of plastics recycling processes
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Purge Cleaning
A VOC-free technology that enables the efficient exchange of colors in paint systems application equipment for the automotive market
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Sanitizing & Disinfection
No-rinse sanitizers and disinfectants for use in food processing, pharmaceutical and other applications requiring sanitizing and germicidal treatment 
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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 
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Water Treatment
A comprehensive line of solutions to increase productivity, safety, compliance and sustainability in water treatment
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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.
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Diverse Industries
Navigate the unique needs of your business with our in-house expertise covering more than 20 industries.
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Innovative Technologies
Get superior results with our advanced technologies and solutions for surface treatment. 
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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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