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Gardobond: Advanced Conversion Coatings for Superior Protection and Performance 

Gardobond is Chemetall’s trusted technology offering high-efficiency conversion coatings and organic passivation, ranging from traditional phosphating to eco-conscious solutions.  

Conversion coatings deliver essential benefits such as corrosion protection, enhanced adhesion, and reduced surface friction and abrasion. As a leading surface treatment provider, Chemetall offers a wide range of high-performance solutions tailored to form optimal conversion coatings and organic passivation. Our local expertise ensures that every Gardobond solution is precisely customized to meet the unique needs of each customer. 

Our portfolio includes iron, zinc, and manganese phosphating, electrolytic phosphating, chromate, oxalate, anodizing, and advanced more sustainable titanium/zirconium-based technologies. Chemetall offers more sustainable chrome- and nickel-free alternatives for the classical applications suitable for various substrates, including iron, steel, galvanized steel, and aluminum. 

Gardobond Technology Portfolio 

The Gardobond portfolio consists of various solutions for iron, steel and aluminum surfaces as well as for electrical insulation. 

Gardobond® A iron-phosphate 
Gardobond A iron-phosphate is designed to provide superior corrosion protection, enhanced adhesion, and reduced surface friction for applications on iron
Gardobond® AS oxalate
Our Gardobond AS oxalate conversion coatings offer superior corrosion protection, enhanced adhesion, and friction reduction, specifically tailored for steel prior to forming
Gardobond® C chromate
Gardobond C chromate provides superior corrosion protection, enhanced adhesion, and reduced surface friction for various substrates, including iron, steel, galvanized steel, and aluminum
Gardobond® X
 
High-performing Zr/Ti-based thin film systems tailored for aluminum and multi-metal substrates, providing superior corrosion protection and adhesion
Gardobond® PC
 
Improving the formability of metal sheets without additional lubricating oils and providing superior corrosion protection. Designed for zinc-coated substrates like hot-dip galvanized steel, zinc-aluminum, aluminum-zinc and zinc-magnesium, but also cold-rolled steel, aluminum, and pure zinc. Available as chrome and non-chrome technology with color options.

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
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Innovative Technologies
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