
Berlin, 24 May, 2024 – Atotech, a leading surface finishing brand within the Materials Solutions Division of MKS Instruments, will participate in the SUR/FIN®, a three-day conference and exhibition at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, USA. The event, sponsored by the National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF), will be held on June 5 ‒ 7.
SUR/FIN is the premier conference and trade show exclusively focused on the surface finishing industry and serves as a hub for top surface finishing companies to come together, collaborate, and drive the industry forward. With three full days of educational sessions and networking opportunities, it attracts esteemed industry leaders to discuss pertinent topics and showcase cutting-edge technologies.
As a leading developer cutting-edge process and manufacturing technologies for advanced surface modification, electroless and electroplating, and surface finishing, MKS’ Atotech provides sustainable products and services that enable surface finishing operations to minimize their environmental impact, reduce energy consumption, and increase resource efficiency, thus, helping customers be able to adapt to increasingly stringent environmental regulations.
Introducing sustainable and environmentally friendly technologies to the surface finishing industry, our systems solutions are carefully designed to be highly efficient in their use of resources, with a strong emphasis on reuse and recycling wherever possible.
MKS’ Atotech offers Cr(VI)-free, non-PFAS sustainable plating solutions for both decorative and functional applications; less harmful trivalent chromium processes for both decorative and functional coatings; and the innovative Covertron® 600 chrome-free plastics metallization process, which eliminates hexavalent chromium from the decorative electroplating process and expands the range of plastic materials that can be metallized.
TriChrome®, our range of trivalent chromium processes for decorative applications, covers the entire spectrum of contemporary chrome shades – from a bluish light finish resembling hexavalent chrome to a wide range of medium-dark to darker shades. TriChrome deposits offer unique alloy properties, allowing for color adjustments and providing high corrosion resistance. Suitable for metal-based applications or plating on plastics, the TriChrome processes can be combined with bright or satin layers to offer designers the maximum creative versatility.
MKS’ Atotech provides products and solutions that outperform previous methods, with an emphasis on reduced use of toxic substances, waste reduction, improved wastewater treatment, minimized energy consumption, minimized emissions, and efficient use of raw materials.
Our zinc flake coating solution for large parts allows for low temperature air drying when used as a two-component system with XLink 800 (crosslinker), with specific curing times depending on temperature and part size. This innovative approach not only streamlines the drying process but also significantly reduces energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Particularly suited for large or intricately shaped parts where traditional curing methods may be time-intensive or impractical, Zintek® 400 offers a greener alternative without compromising on quality or efficiency.
By offering expert guidance and providing a comprehensive portfolio of pretreatment, corrosion protection, conversion coating, and adhesion promotion solutions, MKS’ Atotech helps customers choose a coating process that not only meets performance and quality standards but is also cost-effective and environmentally sustainable. The comprehensive CP3.0® range of sustainable solutions encompasses pretreatments, electrolytic zinc, zinc nickel coatings, passivates, sealers, cutting-edge zinc flake coating technologies and paint primer solutions that have earned approval for their exceptional corrosion protection, superior paint adhesion, and outstanding cyclic performance across a wide range of applications, including wet and powder paints, as well as e-coats.
Make sure to visit booth 701 to discover our exclusive product range and connect with our expert technical team. We’re excited to meet you there and discuss our innovative solutions in person with you.
We will also be presenting three topics at the SUR/FIN® Conference, which concurrently will accompany the exhibition.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Session1: Light Metals
Enhancing plating and coating quality for aluminum alloys in electric vehicles
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: A311/312
Presenter: Nick Patel, Regional Sector Leader GMF
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Session 10: Methods in Efficiency Improvement II
Air-dry zinc flake coatings
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: A311/312
Presenter: Andrew Pfeifer, Business Manager, Corrosion Protection, North America
Carbon footprint reduction of the zinc nickel plating process
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location A311/312
Presenter Dave Simpson, Product Marketing Manager GMF, North Region Canada
Conference: SUR/FIN® 2024
Date: June 5 ‒ 7, 2024
Table no.: 701
Venue: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, USA
For more information, please visit: https://www.inafastener-exhibition.net/