PAINTING SYSTEMS

GLISS-COAT

Wet Paint

Powder Coating

CED

Optimum anti-friction
properties

Use with low and high

temperatures

Variety of colours

Suitable for cavities

Maintenance-free
long-term lubrication

All sizes of components

Coatings up to 200 m

Short turnaround time

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GLISS-COAT

What is GLISS-COAT ?
The GLISS-COAT brand denotes
the range of dry lubricant coatings
developed by AHC and designed to
reduce friction and surface wear.
The coating materials are watersoluble. Various methods of application are possible. The type of

application method depends upon

the geometry and quantity of
parts to be coated, the type of
liquid coating material used, e.g.
single or multiple component
system, and the requirements of
the final coating.

How are GLISS-COAT layers built-up?

The coating systems are waterbased and are completely free of
heavy metals. The flow behaviour
is modified to avoid any
undesirable edge build-up or any
drop formation at edges or in
bores. Individual parts are coated
using automatic flat spray units
while smaller series-produced parts,
for instance, are treated in special
barrel-plating devices.

Most GLISS-COAT layers must

be dried after application of the
coating to achieve the required
properties with regard to
adhesion, hardness, corrosion
protection and lubrication.
During the drying process
temperatures below 100 C are
generally employed. The coated
parts are spread out during drying
in order to ensure uniform curing.

(All technical values published in this brochure

are subject to the test conditions specified.
We therefore emphasise that the applications
and operating conditions, along with the end

users practical experience, will ultimately

determine the level of performance achieved
by the coating and/or coating system)

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Flat spray unit with view of the coating chamber

Centrifuge coating

Advantages of GLISS-COAT compared to lubricating grease and oil products

helps repel dust and dirt
forms a homogeneous
lubricating surface
tight anchorage with the
substrate
ecological advantages, since
there is no removal of the
medium

permanent protection against

corrosion
partial coating possible
provides permanent lifetime
lubrication in many cases
minimise noise
(e.g. squeaking and grinding
noises)
dry lubricant

Suitable materials for treatment with GLISS-COAT

Depending on the processing
variant all metals, light metals as
well as plastics destined for
industrial use can be treated.
Among others, the following

substrates have been successfully

treated for special applications:
paper, non-woven fabrics, plastic
foils, metal foils as well as
ceramics.

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General coating characteristics

optimum anti-friction properties
long service life
minimise noise
maintenance-free long-term
lubrication
excellent adhesion when
applied to metals and plastics

helps repel dust and dirt

high level of chemical
resistance
good corrosion resistance
homogeneous surface quality
big cost savings

Colour
Most GLISS-COAT layers are matt
dark grey in colour, as plated.
Under compressive stress they take
on a shiny appearance and their

coefficient of friction decreases.

Alternative colours are available
at customers special request.

Frictional behaviour
Disc
Polyamide
PA 66 30 % glas-fibre,
non-coated
Polyamide
PA 66 30 % glas-fibre,
30 m GLISS-COAT
200-W-60P
Polyethyleneterephthalate (PET),
non-coated
Polyethyleneterephthalate (PET),
30 % GLISS-COAT
200-W-60P

Service life < 0,3

[number of revolutions]

Wear
[10-15m2/N]

3,100

3.3

3,164.000

1.7

300

47.0

> 9,556,000

0.7

Slide test with pin-disc-tribometer FN = 5 N; v = 6 m/min.;

T = 24 C; rel. humidity: 50 %, pin (ball): 6 mm, 100 Cr 6

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Frictional behaviour
The service life and the coefficient
of friction of a GLISS-COAT hard
film depends on the type of coating and on the hardness
characteristics of the material to
which it is applied. Ideal friction
characteristics are fulfilled when
the coating is applied to two hard
metal surfaces which move against
each other with a uniformly applied medium pressure and at
a comparatively high speed.

Optimum friction behaviour,

especially for aluminium,
magnesium and titanium alloys,
can be achieved by the application
of the GLISS-COAT process
variant 2000 and the use of anodic
intermediate layers (HART-COAT ,
anodising, KEPLA-COAT ,
MAGOXID-COAT ).

Piston valves and transmission guides with

GLISS-COAT 200-W-60P

Pressure springs for automotive shock absorbers, treated

with GLISS-COAT 200-W-60P
Cover picture: Latches for motor vehicle locks coated with GLISS-COAT 200-W

Service life < 0,3

[number of revolutions]

Disc

Wear
[10-15m2/N]

AlMgSi1,
30 m GLISS-COAT
200-W-60P

1,305,000

5.6

AlMgSi1,
40 m GLISS-COAT
2010-W-033

3,605,090

2.7

Steel 1.4571,
30 m GLISS-COAT
200-W-60P

1,058,900

11.3

Slide test with pin-disc-tribometer

FN = 5 N; v = 6 m/min.; T = 24 C; rel. humidity: 50 %, pin (ball): 6 mm, 100 Cr 6

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Applications
vehicle door locks
seat bolting devices
slide bearings, bushes
toothed wheels
bolts, screws, nuts
guide mechanisms, rollers
spindles, shafts
valves, stopcocks
roller bearings

coil compression springs for

damping systems
movable vehicle interior
components, e.g. hinge pins,
bearing bolts, seat adjustment
components, guide plates
bearings fitted to drive systems,
turbines and rotors
insert/outsert injection
moulding technology

Basic coating
200-W

water-based (solvent-free) coating

system that can be applied to all
substrates destined for industrial
use

Typical layer thickness:

for example 30 10 m on
flat parts
Typical drying temperature:
80 C to 100 C
Temperature resistance:
up to 200 C

Layer characteristics:
anti-friction properties
helps prevent squeaking and
grinding noises
pressure resistant
suitable for consumer goods,
food compatible
good chemical resistance
high alkali resistance
free of heavy metals according
to the EU End-of-Life Vehicle
Directive
a layer thickness of approx.
35 m on steel with
corresponding pre-treatment
withstands up to 250 hours of
testing according to
DIN EN ISO 9227 (neutral salt
spray test)

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Shafts and springs made of steel as well as plastic

locking pins for seat area of passenger cars. Each
part is coated with GLISS-COAT .

Actuating drives with GLISS-COAT -treated covers

Small parts, treated with GLISS-COAT

For functional applications

200-W-60P
200-W-100P
200-W-PG

These coatings have various

compositions which contain
significant increase of antifriction properties
improved running-in behaviour

200-W-KP

lubricating additions.

very ductile
well suited for the coating of
plastics

with corrosion protecting additions

improved corrosion protection

compared to basic coating
system
good anti-friction properties

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Optical variant with additional colour pigment

200-W-S03

black-dyed surface with

antifriction properties

Cup holder for vehicles, treated with GLISS-COAT 200-W-S03

Anti-friction coating
C03

water-based (solvent-free)
coating system
suitable for dip-spin
and spray application

Layer thicknesses:
depending on process variant
Typical drying temperature:
max. 100 C

Layer characteristics:
anti-friction properties
helps prevent squeaking and
grinding noises
pressure resistant
free of heavy metals according
to the EU End-of-Life Vehicle
Directive
formation of a shiny lubricant
film, if subject to pressure
resistant to soiling

Temperature resistance:
for use at up to 200 C

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Multi-functional combination coatings from one source

2000

Multi-functional combination
coatings, consist of a first layer
and a second, so-called top layer.
With this process, the top layer
is a decorative and / or functional
paint coat.

GLISS-COAT 2000 is the generic

term for multi-functional
combination coatings and does
not exclusively signify dry-lubricant
coating systems.

2001-W-033

Example of multi-functional
combination coatings, dependent
on kind of base material and
requirements of coating system:

Hard anodic base coat plus antifriction coating on aluminium

alloys
low coefficient of friction with
maximum service life
high wear and corrosion
resistance
excellent adherence to base
material
high electrical insulation
properties
pressure resistant
suitable for consumer goods,
food compatible

Z-table for scan microscopy, coated with KEPLA-COAT plus TOP-COAT black

Typical nominal layer thicknesses:

40 - 80 m
Drying temperature:
from 20 C to 150 C
Multi-functional combination coatings for knife handles combine decorative
requirements with a high corrosion protection

Temperature resistance:
up to 200 C

Development products
Our own development department
formulates and modifies further
variants. It is possible to respond
to customers specific requirements
if they cannot be met by existing
process variants.

Examples:
high-temperature resistant
layers
decorative anti-friction
properties with
corrosion protection

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WET PAINT/KTL

What is wet paint?

Wet paint is a spray paint process
during which hydro paint systems
or solvent-based paint systems are

applied. The process offers

optimum flexibility with regard
to paint application.

With wet painting, surfaces are

produced that are decoratively
appealing regarding structure and
colour on almost every base
material. A wet paint layer may
also have functional properties.

In combination with a primer, for

example, it is possible to achieve
high corrosion protection.
It is also possible to treat very
small batches which offers high
flexibility.

Plastic component

Metallic component

Pre-treatment

Pre-treatment

Advantages of wet paint

Wet paint process flow

Example process flow charts for
plastic and metallic components

1. degreasing

alkaline

1. degreasing

alkaline

2. degreasing

alkaline

2. degreasing

alkaline

3. rinse

neutral

3. rinse

neutral

4. primer / fluorination /

4. activation (where required)

flame treatment

5. zinc-manganesephosphatizing

drying

as required

wet painting

tri-cation

6. rinse

neutral

7. passivation

organic

8. rinse

deionised water

9. rinse

purest deionised water

drying

about 50 150 C

wet painting
all colours / effects

drying in ofen

all colours / effects

drying in ofen

about 50 - 150 C

as required

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Wet paint fields of use

Wet paint processes can be used
to paint the most diverse plastic
materials, e.g., ABS / PC, PP, PPO or
PA6, as well as metallatic materials.
If required, a corresponding pretreatment (primer / fluorination)
can be applied.

Applications
the automotive sector
(accessories for the interior)
decorative surface appearance
haptically appealing surface
(soft-touch effect)
temperature-sensitive
components

Titelmotiv: Nasslackierung mittels Roboter mit Power-Wash-Vorbehandlung

Special wet paint applications

Automotive industry Panel
Base material: ABS
Process:
hydro soft paint
Layer thickness: 40 - 50 m
Requirements / applications:
decoration
haptics
Panel

Automotive industry Air vent

Base material: ABS
Process :
soft paint
Layer thickness: 30 - 40 m
Requirements / applications:
decoration
haptics

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POWDER COATING

What is powder coating?

Powder coating is an electro-static
coating process during which electrically charged paint particles are
applied, by means of a spray gun,
to the surface of a metallic workpiece that is grounded.

The impinging particles generate

an opposite electric charge which
affects the adhesion of the paint
particles to the surface.

Advantages of powder coating

Powder coatings with layer
thicknesses between 40 m and
140 m are available in many
different colours. The coatings
offer an extremely high corrosion
protection, chemical resistance,
UV-resistance and stone impact
resistance.

Commercial vehicle steps on a process rack

Powder coating process flow

The following scheme shows a
typical process sequence

Metallic component
Pre-treatment
1. degreasing

alkaline

2. degreasing

alkaline

3. rinse

neutral

4. zinc-manganese-phosphatizing

tri-cation

5. rinse

neutral

6. passivation

organic

7. rinse

deionised water

8. rinse

purest deionised water

drying
powder coating
baking process

about 150 C
all colours
160 - 220 C

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Powder coating fields of use

The paint systems are based on
different resin types: epoxy resins
predominantly for interior parts or
polyester, polyurethane and acrylic
resins for exterior applications.
The resin systems determine the
field of application and properties
of the powder coating.
Cover picture: Powder as a feedstock

polyester systems

polyurethane

corrosion protection

0+

adhesion

chemical resistance

0+

UV resistance

0+

overpaintability

Properties

hybrid systems

epoxy systems

(epoxy + polyester)

Properties of resin types

Specific powder coating applications

Automotive industry Inlet pipe of
W-12-Zylinder
Base material: sand casting
magnesium alloy
Process: chrome-free passivation
MAGPASS-COAT plus
powder coating
Layer thickness: 180 - 200 m

Requirements / applications:
defined strength
corrosion protection
decoration

Domestic appliance sector - Chassis

Base material: aluminium alloy
Process: zinc phosphate plus
powder coating
Layer thickness: 80 - 120 m

Requirements / applications:
corrosion protection
decoration

Inlet pipe for W-12-cylinder engine

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CED

What is CED?
CED (cathodic electro-deposition)
is a process during which the
workpiece to be coated is
negatively charged and then
immersed into a paint bath with
positively charged paint particles.

These paint particles are attracted

to the workpiece on which they
deposit and form a uniform film
across the part. Subsequent to the
application of the paint layer a
heat treatment (baking) is carried
out at 180 to 220 C.

One of the benefits is that every

crevice and corner is coated until
the film reaches the specified layer
thickness. Thus, a uniform coating
thickness over all the parts is
achieved. CED layers provide good
corrosion protection and high
impact strength.

In combination with the use of

ultrafiltration technology, the highly-automated coating
process offers an economically
advantageous use of paint
materials.

Advantages of CED

CED process flow

Metallic component
Pre-treatment
1. degreasing

alkaline

2. degreasing

alkaline

3. rinse

neutral

4. zinc-manganese-phosphatizing

tri-cation

5. rinse

neutral

6. passivation

organic

7. rinse

deionised water

8. rinse

purest deionised water

cleaning zone/blow off

110 C

CED

RAL 9005 / 9011

baking process

180 - 220 C

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CED fields of use

Cathodic electro-deposition
techniques are used in the
automotive and mechanical
engineering sectors to provide
corrosion protection to a wide
variety of components, e.g.,
stamped parts.
CED increases the stone impact
resistance and, as a consequence,
is often used for grids which
protect commercial vehicles
against falling rocks. The coating
process is well suited to complex
shaped parts due to the uniform
coating thickness produced.

Cover picture: Tubes for passenger cars/commercial

vehicles (air conditioning systems, oil feed...)

Specific cathodic electro-deposition (CED) applications

Measuring technology Mounting
device for gauge
Base material: steel
Process:
CED
Layer thickness: 20 - 30 m
Requirements / applications:
decoration
corrosion protection
Mounting device for gauge

Automotive industry Guide rail

Base material: steel
Process:
CED
Layer thickness: 20 - 30 m
Requirements / applications:
corrosion protection

AHC / 07.09

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