Fasteners, nuts, bolts, screws, clamps, etc. – they hold things together and their finishes are critical to this function. Fasteners are coated to protect against corrosion or to achieve special properties. Industries such as automotive, construction or electronics have specific requirements for fasteners and it is Atotech's challenge to match all those specific needs, ie. individual friction values. To make sure that required coefficient of friction values are met, Atotech offers lubricants, integrated within a sealer or as a separate step.

The automotive industry is the largest fastener consumer and therefore a powerful player and trendsetter in the fastener industry. Automotive fasteners are a very sophisticated application for corrosion protection coatings and have to meet specifications. Atotech offers a full range of products for electrolytic deposition as well as for dip spin applications meeting global OEM requirements – Automotive Approvals.

Coatings applied in the construction industry have to be Cr(VI)-free, resistant to different wood preservatives and have to offer high lubrication performance for high speed screwing or self-drilling properties. Modern designs for fasteners require also an attractive appearance. Atotech provides innovative base and top coats in many colors meeting these needs. To match the requirements of the electronic industry, Atotech provides – in compliance with the WEEE and RoHS Directives – Cr(VI)-free passivates.