Surface treatment is an important aspect that helps extend the life of various metals and other components. It’s no surprise that surface treatment is an integral part of so many industries. These include the automotive industry, construction, container manufacturing, the electrical industry, medical technology, industrial plants, laboratory technology, and aerospace. The components covered range from eyeglass frames to car parts to screws, nuts, bolts, various tools, and many other parts.
Various properties can be achieved on material surfaces through surface treatment. This includes:
- Protection against corrosion: Surface treatments can help protect metals from rust and corrosion, extending the durability and lifespan of the materials. Special industrial cleaners can be used for the treatment. At DST-CHEMICALS we have developed DST-PAS, a water-based cleaner that effectively protects components from corrosion.
- Improved hardness and abrasion resistance: Certain treatments, such as plasticizing or nitriding, can increase the surface hardness and abrasion resistance of materials, making them more resistant to wear.
- Increased Adhesion: Surface treatments improve the adhesion of coatings, paints and other materials to the surface, providing better adhesion and durability.
- Optimized appearance: Sometimes the surface treatment also serves optical reasons. Here the appearance of materials can be improved or modified by making them appear smoother, shinier, or even decorated through treatment.
- Better electrical conductivity or insulation: Depending on requirements, surface treatments can improve electrical conductivity or provide electrical insulation.
- Improved thermal and acoustic insulation: Certain surface treatments can improve the thermal and acoustic insulation of materials.