Anodising – Pretreatment

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Degreasers: solid/liquid, emulsifying/demulsifying and Additives

SurTec 089
Product Info
Highly concentrated, liquid, recyclable detergent booster for immersion applications with and without ultrasound. To be used with SurTec 131 (neutral) or SurTec 132 (mildly alkaline).
SurTec 092
Product Info
Highly emulsifying additive for alkaline, acidic and neutral degreasing baths; good oil absorption, highly concentrated. To be used with SurTec 131 (neutral) or SurTec 132 (mildly alkaline).
SurTec 132
Product Info
Liquid, mildly alkaline builder for aluminium degreasing, suitable im combination with detergent boosters SurTec 085, SurTec 089 and SurTec 092.
SurTec 133
Product Info
Powdery, mildly alkaline, silicate free cleaner for every substrate, above all for the removal of lapping abrasives and polishing pastes from aluminium.
SurTec 152
Product Info
Powdery, weakly alkaline, silicate free, easy to rinse, aluminium might be slightly attacked with emulsifying properties. Suitable for ultrasonic application.

Alkaline E0-Etching Agents and Additives

SurTec 400 C
Product Info
Chelating agent for masking of aluminium(III)-ions in alkaline solutions. Suitable for service life extension of E0 etching baths or for replenishment of overloaded E6 etching baths. In E0 etches, aluminium concentrations up to 50 g/l can be stabilised with caustic soda, without the building of aluminate stone.

Alkaline E6-Etching Agents and Additives

SurTec 400 S
Product Info
Foam blanket producing additive to reduce the aerosol formation. Especially recommendable for make-up and in case of high hydrogen generation in etching baths.
SurTec 400 A
Product Info
As a special environmentally friendly, foam preventing additive for E6 etching, high bath loads (surface area/bath volume) are possible without the bath foaming over. For use in combination with SurTec 402 and SurTec 402 A.
SurTec 402
Product Info
The use of the E6-complete etching agent always ensures the right ratios between caustic soda and additive. Hereby, constant aluminium content and consistent etching conditions always ensure a uniform finish, produces a brilliant-calendered surface finish. It is perfectly suited for levelling and compensation of pressing marks (dye lines).
SurTec 402 A
Product Info
Longtime E6-etching agent, to use in combination with sodium hydroxide as an alternative for SurTec 402.
SurTec 404
Product Info
Longlife E6-etching agent, produces a brilliant satin surface finish on aluminium alloys. It is perfectly suited for the levelling and compensation of pressing marks (dye lines) and shows excellent draining-off properties. Even high throughput generates only low foam formation.

Acidic Pickling Agents

SurTec 483
Product Info
Acidic, fluorid containing, matt pickling, mainly used in immersion processes where it produces a bright matt finish. If a levelling and compensation of pressing marks (dye lines) is required mechanical polishing or electropolishing is necessary.

Chemical Brightening and Electrolytic Polishing

SurTec 462
Product Info
Chemical brightening process for aluminium and its alloys. Free of nitric acid and heavy metals. Depending on the aluminium alloy, it produces high degrees of brightness. The best results of brilliancy are achieved on mechanical pre-polished bright alloys.
SurTec 463
Product Info
Electrolytical polishing process for aluminium and ist alloys. Free of nitric acid and heavy metals. Contains surface active organic additives to prevent a chemical attack after the polishing process. Best degrees of brightness and reflection are achieved with pre-polishing.

Alkaline Desmutting Additives and Corrosion Inhibitor for Brightening

SurTec 485
Product Info
Alkaline clearing bath for removal of phosphate layers on aluminium and its alloys which occur during the electrolytic polishing process. Does not attack the basic material after the removal of the polishing film, so a maximum degree of brightness is achieved.

Acidic Desmutting Additives containing Nitrate Acid and Fluoride

SurTec 493
Product Info
Nitric acid containing desmutting agent and deoxidizer for highly-alloyed aluminium. In combination with nitric acid, SurTec 493 can be used instead of an alkaline etching for the treatment of difficult alloys.
SurTec 495
Product Info
Powdery, highly concentrated desmutting agent for aluminium, removes even hard pickling remainders and oxides. Especially suitable for highly-alloyed and copper containing aluminium.
SurTec 497
Product Info
Acidic, liquid desmutting additive, applicable for aluminium and aluminium alloys, specially developed for activation and cleaning of surfaces previous to passivation, coating and anodic oxidation, free of chromates, suitable for immersion and spray application.

Acidic Desmutting Additives, free of Nitrate Acid and Fluoride

SurTec 490 P
Product Info
Powdery desmutting agent, free of chromium salts and nitrates, specially suited for bleaching and neutralisation of aluminium alloys. No formation of toxic or irritant emissions, suitable for anodising bathes after degreasing or pickling.
SurTec 498
Product Info
Desmutting agent, which is an alternative to conventional nitric acid or nitric acid fluoride, when used in combination with sulfuric acid (or old anodising baths). Activating effect without any attack of the ground material when pretreating Cu- or Si-containing alloys.

Zincate Treatments for the Preparation of Aluminium Surfaces before Electroplating

SurTec 652
Product Info
Cyanide-free zincate treatment, forming an excellent bonding coat for direct electroplating and electroless nickel plating on aluminium and aluminium alloys.
SurTec 652 Q
Product Info
Cyanide-free zincate treatment, produces smooth, fine grained zincate layers on pre-treated aluminium parts. The zincate layer protects the aluminium surface from oxidation during transfer to the plating tank and provides an adherent plating layer.

Anodising – Additives

SurTec 310 S
Product Info
Foam blanket producing additive to prevent aerosol formations in anodising baths.
SurTec 311
Product Info
Anodising additive to expand temperature range, lifetime and anodising layer properties (abrasiveness, homogeneity) as well as economisation of the basic chemical compounds.
SurTec 312
Product Info
Hard anodising additive for sulfuric acid based electrolytes to prevent the chemical attack to the surface and to obtain a smoother surface.

Colour Products for Electrolytic Colouration based on Tin

SurTec 320
Product Info
Complete tin colouring solution for electrolytical colouring of aluminim oxide layers, which contains the stabilisor and tin ions. Colours with absolute colour uniformity are achievable in conjunction with the patented „CBS-Colour®-Technology“. The colour shades light bronze to black are achieved.
SurTec 320 A
Product Info
Stabilised tin(II)-sulfate solution for the electrolytic colouring of anodised aluminium. It is recommended to use SurTec 320 S in colouring process. In combination with the patented „CBS-Colour®-Technology“ colours with absolute colour uniformity are achievable. The colour shades „Stainless Steel“ and light bronze to black are achieved.
SurTec 320 B
Product Info
Tin colouring salt for the electrolytic colouring of anodised aluminium. It is recommended to use it in combination with SurTec 320 S in the colouring process. In combination with the patented „CBS-Colour®-Technology“ colours with absolute colour uniformity are achievable. The colour shades „Stainless Steel“ and light bronze to black are achieved.
SurTec 320 S
Product Info
Stabiliser for tin colouring baths (SurTec 320 A or B) which inhibits the formation of tin(VI)-sulfate and tin-oxide during the colouring process. At the same time, it improves the throwing power of the electrolyte and therefore better colour uniformity results . In combination with the patented „CBS-Colour®-Technology“ colours with absolute colour uniformity are achievable. The colour shades „Stainless Steel“ and light bronze to black are achieved.

Inorganic Dyestuff for Adsorptive Colouration

SurTec 629
Product Info
Adsorptive immersion colouring for anodised aluminium. Depending on the exposure time, light to powerful gold tones are achieved. In combination with the patented „CBS-Colour®-Technology“ light to dark bronze colour shades (F1 - F4) are achieved.

Cold-Impregnation (Cold-Sealing)

SurTec 354
Product Info
Liquid cold sealing with very good corrosion resistance, used for preparation as well as for replenishment. Works very economical at low temperatures, due to lower heating costs compared to hot water sealing, stand out due to short application time. Fulfils the current quality specifications of:
– dye spot test (DIN EN 12373-4)
– admittance test (DIN EN 12373-5)
– loss of mass test (DIN EN 12373-7)
SurTec 355
Product Info
Liquid nickel component of the two-component cold sealing system SurTec 355 A and B. With adequate bath maintenance and adapted rinsing system the process works as „Never-Dump-System“ without partial renewals. As a cold sealing product in accordance with DIN 17611, it meets all EURAS/EWAA requirements.
SurTec 357
Product Info
Powdery, one-component cold sealing additive. The metal salt ratio ensures, that even with thick layers no greenish reflection is appearing in the already sealed anodic layer. With adequate bath maintenance and adapted rinsing system the process works as „Never-Dump-System“ without partial renewals. As a cold sealing product in accordance with DIN 17611, it meets all EURAS/EWAA requirements.

Low Temperature Sealing

SurTec 352
Product Info
Powdery, nickel containing low temperature sealing, which combines pre-sealing and hot sealing properties in one step.

Presealing Additives

SurTec 342
Product Info
Nickel containing pre-sealing additiv to inhibit the bleeding of organically dyed anodic layers. Thus contributes to the service life extension of hot sealing baths.
SurTec 650
Product Info
chromitAL® TCP is a passivation for aluminium, based on trivalent chromium. On the surface of alloyed, casted and wrought aluminium parts, an iridescent, faintly blue to tan visible passivation layer with excellent corrosion protection is formed. Increases the corrosion protection of trivalent passivations such as Chromiting® SurTec 680. IMDS No. 30429267. chromitAL® TCP is also applied as a pre-sealer for anodising layers to improve the corrosion resistance.

Hot-Sealing Additives for Tap Water Applications

SurTec 344
Product Info
Heavy metal free additive for hot sealing baths, which meets all requirements in relation to the EURAS/EWAA quality seal. Suitable for the use of tap water.

Hot-Sealing Additives for DI-Water Applications

SurTec 340
Product Info
Powdery, nickel containing additive, which can be used as a pre-sealer before hot sealing or as a hot-sealing additive. It avoids the bleeding of adsorptive dyed colours and improves the corrosion resistance of the anodised layer. It is suitable for tap-water application.
SurTec 347
Product Info
Additive for hot sealing, containing only a low amount of heavy metal, which is the most material attack stable sealing product in relation to DIN/ISO 3210. Very long service life periods with very good sealing qualities are achieved with good rinsing technique. Prevents the bleeding of organic dyestuff and should be used with deionised water.
SurTec 349
Product Info
Additive for hot sealing, heavy metal free, with an excellent pH-value buffering in relation to DIN/ISO 3210. Very long service life periods with very good sealing qualities are achieved with good rinsing technique.

Passivations and Conversion Layers – Pretreatment

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Degreasers, solid and liquid, emulsifying and demulsifying

SurTec 089
Product Info
Highly concentrated, liquid, recyclable detergent booster for immersion applications with and without ultrasound. To be used with SurTec 131 (neutral) or SurTec 132 (mildly alkaline).
SurTec 092
Product Info
Highly emulsifying additive for alkaline, acidic and neutral degreasing baths; good oil absorption, highly concentrated. To be used with SurTec 131 (neutral) or SurTec 132 (mildly alkaline).
SurTec 131
Product Info
Mild, silicate free recyclable builder for steel, aluminium, brass etc.; neutral pH-value.
SurTec 132
Product Info
Liquid, silicate free builder for steel, aluminium, brass etc.; weakly alkaline. Usage with SurTec 089 (demulsifying) oder SurTec 902 (emulsifying) is recommended.
SurTec 133
Product Info
Powdery, recyclable soak- and ultrasonic cleaner for every substrate, above all for the removal of polishing pastes from aluminium.

Alkaline Etches, Etch Degreasers

SurTec 182
Product Info
Liquid, alkaline etching degreaser to remove even strong adherent lubricants and films. SurTec 182 A has a cleaning and emulsifying effect whereas SurTec 182 B regulates the material removal. Graphite streaks and Trowalisier-machined small parts, which are usually finished with a temporary corrosion protection are optimally activated for the conversion coating.
SurTec 400 C
Product Info
Chelating agent for masking of aluminium(III)-ions in alkaline solutions. Suitable for service life extension of E0 etching baths or for replenishment of overloaded E6 etching baths. In E0 etch, aluminium concentrations up to 50 g/l can be stabilised with caustic soda, without the building of aluminate stone.
SurTec 400 S
Product Info
Foam blanket building additive for decreasing the building of aerosole. Especially used for make-up and in etching processes with excessively strong hydrogen evolution or with insufficient exhausting system.

Acidic Deoxidizer and Pickle Degreasers

SurTec 478
Product Info
Double-component, acidic pickling degreaser, especially for activation and cleaning of surfaces before yellow- or transparent chromating and Cr(VI)-free passivation of aluminium. SurTec 478 controls the material removal, while SurTec 478 B regulates the degreasing impact. Spray- and immersion application are possible.
SurTec 490
Product Info
Single-component, acidic deoxidizer with less material removal, especially for one-step activating and cleaning of the surface before chromating or Cr(VI)-free passivation of aluminium. Does not contain hydrofluoric acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid. Spray- or immersion application are possible.
SurTec 493
Product Info
Nitric acid containing desmutting and deoxidiser for the treatment of highly-alloyed aluminium alloys. Intensified with nitric acid, SurTec 493 can be used instead of an alkaline pickle for the treatment of difficult alloys.
SurTec 495
Product Info
Powdery, highly concentrated desmutting for aluminium, removes even hard pickle remainders and oxides, especially suitable for high alloyed and copper containing aluminium.
SurTec 498
Product Info
Desmutting additive, is an alternativeto the common nitric acid desmutting or nitric acid-fluoride-desmutting if used with sulfuric acid (or condemned anodising bath). By pretreating of Cu- and Si-containing alloys, the aditive activates without any attack on the base material.
SurTec 499
Product Info
Double-component, acidic pickling degreaser, especially for activation and cleaning of surfaces before green chromating of aluminium. SurTec 499 A controls the material removal, while SurTec 499 B regulates the degreasing impact. Spray- and immersion application are possible.

Chromatings – Chromium(VI)

SurTec 657
Product Info
Liquid green chromating which generates conversion layers with good adhesion and corrosion protection properties on aluminium and zinced steel surfaces. It can be applied in immersion as well as in spray process. The product fulfils all appropriate quality requirements.

Passivations – Chromium(III)

SurTec 650
Product Info, Qualicoat Certificate, Spot Test,
chromitAL® TCP is a passivation based on trivalent chromium. On aluminium and it´s alloys a slightly iridescent and visible layer is produced. The layer is suitable for subsequent painting, but it also exhibits an excellent bare protection substituting hexavalent chromium processes. The corrosion protection of (unsealed) anodising layers is increased significantly by applying SurTec 650 chromitAL®. SurTec 650 chromitAL® was honored by the Innovation Award "Initiative Mittelstand". IMDS Id. 30429267.
SurTec 650 RTU
Product Info
chromium(VI)-free passivation for aluminium, based on trivalent chromium, ready to use solution for spray and wipe application, viscous adjusted solution for better and longer moistening, creates excellent bare corrosion protection comparable to hexavalent passivations.
SurTec 650 Retouche
Product Info
Touch up pen containing trivalent passivation solution for manual application, suited to repair passivated surfaces after mechanical violation (e.g. scratches), produces an excellent corrosion resistance, comparable to hexavalent processes; the produced passivation layer very well is suited as pretreatment before laquering, powder coating and gluing, heat resistant up to 100 °C with minimal loss of corrosion resistance.
SurTec 651
Product Info
Powdery, Cr(VI)-free trivalent pretreatment for aluminium, particularly suitable for the pretreatment before laquering, powder coating and glueing and also applicable on alloyed and casted aluminium. It is easy to handle in immersion, spray and wipe application and produces an iridescent visible layer. The product is heat resistant up to 100 °C with minimal loss in corrosion resistance.
SurTec 641
Product Info, Qualicoat Certificate, Confirmation for use in foodstuffs
Conversion coating, bi-components process: SurTec 641 A and SurTec 641 B, used as pre-treatment before painting, free of chromium, free of phosphates, gives an excellent protection of the treated metals and guarantees a perfect adhesion of paint, suited for aluminium and zinc die cast, applicable in spray or immersion process.