More about Sol-gel coating

18-09-2019

Protection and replacement for Eloxal

Depending on the alloy and manufacturing process, the aluminium surface often shows an uneven, changed appearance after anodising, which is not visually pleasing. EPG has developed Saphiral, a coating solution that eliminates the optical disadvantages of the anodizing process. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/product-news/protection-and-replacement-for-eloxal-2463307.html

08-07-2019

High-quality optics due to transparent titanium coating

Based on Nanoseal, EPG has developed a special sol-gel coating exclusively for titanium structures. The coating is applied to the material after a pre-treatment with cleaning, careful rinsing and drying in order to avoid the risk of trace formation under the coating. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/product-news/high-quality-optics-due-to-transparent-titanium-coating-2427108.html

06-02-2019

Sol-gel technology as chromium substitute

EPG is working with a nano-chemical alternative to chromium substitution based on sol-gel technology: the product Nanoseal is used particularly in the automotive sector. The surface finishing achieves the good decorative properties and wear resistance of chrome plating and can be applied to all metals and common product surfaces such as stainless steel or PVD. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/product-news/sol-gel-technology-as-chromium-substitute-2264118.html