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