Surface Treatment

Treating steel surfaces with chrome and chrome-free passivation

Experts in Surface Treatment

To prevent white rust and staining, effective surface treatment process rely on passivation performance and appropriate chemistry that conforms with regional regulations. The need for enhanced corrosion protection through compliant chemistries can only be achieved when applied at increased layer thicknesses which impacts the metal visual appearance and decreases adhesion strength.

Optimizing Operations

At Quaker Houghton, our chemists, engineers, and industry experts work closely with our customers to determine the right solution for the precise needs of each application. As a result, the following are achieved:

  • Increased corrosion protection of the zinc coated surface, even at thin layers

  • Compatibility with paints and adhesives

  • Excellent adhesion properties

  • Enhanced lubrication

  • Transparent appearance even at higher coating weights

  • Options for Chromium VI, Chromium III, and Chromium Free chemistries

Hexavalent, Trivalent, & Chrome-free Surface treatment solutions:

  • Passivation

  • Thin Organic Coatings

Other Surface Applications
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Sustainable Solutions for Household Appliance Manufacturers

Optimizing Performance Together

In the challenging world of modern manufacturing, having the right partner is crucial. Quaker Houghton’s expertise in surface treatment provides the household appliance industry the right solutions that drive productivity, cost savings, and sustainability.

Our HOUGHTO-PREP™ ZP conversion coatings:

  • Improves paint adhesion

  • Provides superior corrosion resistance

  • Minimizes waste and energy consumption

Learn how your appliances can perform longer and better while reducing environmental footprints in our brochure.

Household Appliances

To review a list of zinc-phosphate technologies and other solutions for the HHA market, download the product line card.