The DELTA-PROTEXT KL 105 coating is designed for anti-corrosion and low coefficient of friction properties.
Dörken MKS-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG (Herdecke, Germany), parent company of Dörken Corporation USA, has introduced DELTA-PROTEKT KL 105, a coating designed to provide a two-in-one approach for coating a range of fastener materials such as nuts, bolts and screws. According to the company, the coating provides anti-corrosion properties and with its integrated lubricant, a low coefficient of friction.
"Anti-corrosion coatings must achieve high levels of quality with thinner coat thickness or reduced number of coats," said a company spokesperson. "Process costs, in particular, are becoming increasingly important and represent the highest cost factor in the entire coating process. DELTA-PROTEKT KL 105 was developed with this in mind. The capability of reduced coefficient of friction was added to comply with the specifications of OEMs in mind. Up until its introduction a multifaceted approach was only possible with cost-intensive multi-coat systems."
The coating is applied using either the dip spin, dip coat, spray immerse or spin coat process and dries at a temperature of 190°C and 235°C. Further processing and its corresponding energy consumption are avoided and there is no time-consuming material change and handling necessary, according to the company.
DELTA-PROTEKT has achieved more than 1,000 hours without rust in the salt spray test (DIN EN ISO 9227) and has a coating thickness between 8-10 µm. The coefficient of friction has achieved a mean value of 0.15 µtot depending on the coating.
"Dörken's global coating solutions are approved for use by and meet the standards and specifications for corrosion protection, sealants and lubricity performance of fasteners of vehicle manufacturers and Tier One suppliers worldwide yet are environmentally friendly," said the spokesperson. "Its product development programs and manufacturing operations are certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 and to ISO 14001."
For more information contact:
Drken Corporation USA
P.O. Box 429
11200 Cedar Knoll Drive
Grass Lake, MI 49420-9622
517-522-4600
www.doerken-mks.com