The future of water-based inorganic metal finishing systems, GEOMET® is a Chromium-Free (NO HEXAVALENT and NO TRIVALENT) cost effective alternative to both electro and mechanical platings and solvent-based organic coatings. The GEOMET® Coating Systems, which include our various sealers and topcoats, can be applied to a variety of substrates in order to provide corrosion protection to ferrous metals. Our coating systems have gained worldwide acceptance as reliable, proven, corrosion resistant metal finishing systems which protect against road salt, humidity, solvents and other corrosive elements.
GEOMET®
GEOMET® is a proprietary water-based coating dispersion containing metal oxides, metallic zinc and aluminum flakes. The zinc and aluminum platelets align in multiple layers forming a metallic silver-gray coating. Applied as a liquid, the coating becomes totally inorganic after curing at 575-600° F (300-315°C).
Environmental Benefits
CHROMIUM-FREE- Does not contain any chromium (NO HEXAVALENT and NO TRIVALENT) GEOMET® meets the following regulations:
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- DaimlerChrysler CS-9003
- General Motors GMW 3059
- Ford WSS-M99P9999-A1 (Hex 9)
- EU Directive on End of Life Vehicles
NO TOXIC METALS- Free from nickel, cadmium, lead, barium, and mercury
WATER-BASED-
- Water clean up
- Low odor
- Worker / ECO friendly
VOC COMPLIANT- Under U.S. EPA RACT
Functional Benefits
Thin-
GEOMET®: 8-10 microns
GEOMET® L: 10-14 microns
Hydrogen Embrittlement Free Process- Coating application process does not require acid pickling or involve electroplating
Bimetallic Corrosion Resistant- Aluminum flake eliminates the typical bimetallic cell of most zinc coatings when mated with aluminum or steel
Solvent Resistant- Inorganic nature causes it to be resistant to organic solvents
Heat Resistant- Maintains corrosion resistance even following a heat shock of 3 hours at 550º F (288º C)
Conductive- Concentration of metallic flake allows an electrical current to be passed to the substrate
PLUS® Sealers
Addition of one of the PLUS® Sealers offers:
- Extended bi-metallic protection with Aluminum
- Consistent torque/tension values
- Increased mar resistance and barrier protection
- Excellent resistance to solvents, gasoline, and brake fluids
- Good temperature resistance
- Available in a variety of colors
GEOKOTE® Topcoats
Addition of one of the GEOKOTE® Topcoats offers:
- Uniform black appearance
- Consistent torque/tension values
- Good mar resistance
- No oil topcoat required
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