Versabond™ Pretreatment

PPG's VERSABOND^™ zinc-phosphate pretreatment system combines liquid Versabond rinse conditioner and zinc phosphate, producing an ultra-fine, grained base.

The rinse conditioner accelerates bond formation with the topcoat, particularly on surfaces with higher concentrations of aluminum. The process can be installed into most existing zinc-phosphate lines without changing the process footprint or flow.

Benefits

Liquid product for ease of handling and dispensing
High-efficiency deposition produces ultrafine-grain zinc phosphate with increased operational robustness
Less sludge generation than traditional zinc phosphates for easier maintenance
Fine, densely packed crystals produce lower weights that may reduce coating costs
Coats aluminum substrates better than traditional zinc phosphates, allowing for higher concentrations of aluminum to be processed in a mixed-metal line
Bath life is extended significantly over traditional rinse conditioners, which may translate to lower cost application
Performance is as good as or better than standard zinc-phosphate systems
Meets many OEM standards

Typical uses

Automotive small parts, sub-frames and frames
Appliance and refrigeration
Heavy-duty equipment
Farm equipment
Paint base for general industrial applications

Documents

Specs, Data Sheets and More

Versabond Product Sheet