Fewer process steps,reduced consumption and no toxicity labeling: Henkel offers sustainable and cost-efficent surface treatment for aluminum processors

摘要

In its efforts to replace hexavalent chromium(Cr VI)compounds in metal surface treatment,Henkel started to develop alternative technologies many years ago.Today,the company offers a rich portfolio of high-quality conversion products.Moreover,the company has been focusing on reducing the complexity of conversion processes by minimizing the number of required process steps.”There is a growing demand for aluminum parts in several markets and foremost in e-mobility or architectural,”says Raul Hernandez,Business Development Manager Functional Coatings,Western Europe,for Henkel.”At the same time,aluminum surfaces are increasingly looking to reduce the environmental impact of their processes and products.Our innovative surface pretreatment technologies combine superior conversion results with best-in-class sustainability.”