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"FC COPPER" is an alkaline copper strike plating that does not contain cyanide compounds or phosphorus. There is no copper replacement occurring on iron or zinc, and it exhibits adhesion comparable to that of conventional cyanide baths. It contributes to safety not only in the natural environment but also in the working environment. Additionally, our company can provide a consistent surface treatment process that does not use harmful substances, from pretreatment to painting. 【Features】 ■ No special equipment required, easy to manage ■ Easy wastewater treatment, contributing to waste reduction ■ Usable for both rack plating and barrel plating ■ No replacement plating occurs *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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"Electrocoat FEW" is an insulating electrostatic paint that excels in flexibility and edge coverage. It can be selectively applied with a uniform thin film and is strong against bending, making it suitable for insulating coatings on FPCs. It also has excellent thermal conductivity, contributing to improved heat dissipation for motor coils and other applications. ★ This product will be introduced at the 4th [Kansai] Coating Japan. 【Features】 ■ Achieves a heat resistance temperature of 180℃ for over 3000 hours ■ Excellent flexibility and strong against bending ■ Insulates with a thin film of 5μm, contributing to the miniaturization of FPCs ■ Selective insulation is possible, such as coating only the conductive parts of FPCs * You can view the PDF materials from "PDF Download." Please feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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Our company uses the electrocoating process "Electrocoat" to perform 'thin film insulation electrocoating' on electronic and communication components. We achieve a uniform thin film of 2 to 5 μm even on complex shapes. Extremely precise coating is possible, allowing for control such that non-coated areas can be limited to just 500 μm. 【Features】 ■ Resistant to dust and dirt, making it suitable for surface treatment of fine electronic and communication components ■ Insulation coating with a uniform thin film of 2 to 5 μm even on complex shapes ■ Control over coated areas allows for electrical contacts to be placed only where needed ■ Compliant with RoHS and REACH regulations *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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"Elekote HD" is an electrostatic coating that incorporates thermal conductive fillers, providing heat dissipation and insulation properties. It excels in edge coverage and inner adhesion, allowing for the formation of a thin and uniform coating. It demonstrates high heat dissipation capabilities and minimizes the risk of air entrapment. It can be utilized as thermal interface material (TIM) and as insulation and heat dissipation material for busbars. 【Experimental Data (In-house Research)】 <Comparison Experiment as Thermal Interface Material (TIM) (Thermal Conductivity)> Assuming substrate materials, it was used between two aluminum blocks and heated. ■ Elekote HD Maximum temperature difference with heat source: 2.5℃, Heat dissipation effect compared to blank: -2.9℃ *This product is under development. For more details, please refer to the documentation. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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Our company provides insulation and anti-corrosion coatings using electrodeposition paint for magnetic materials such as ferrite magnets and neodymium magnets. Even for materials with surfaces covered by oxide films and poor paint adhesion, we can impart functionality without compromising magnetism. Uniform coating is possible even for small-sized products. [Conducted Tests and Results] - Salt Spray Test: No rust after 168 hours under conditions of 5% concentration and 35°C. - Constant Temperature and Humidity Test: No blistering after 500 hours under conditions of 85°C and 85% humidity. - Acetone Immersion Test: No peeling of the coating after 48 hours at room temperature. *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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Our company offers various coatings using the electrodeposition painting method "E-Coat," which excels in film thickness uniformity and edge coverage. We have a wide selection of electrodeposition paints that can be chosen according to the material and purpose, and we have a proven track record in providing heat resistance and insulation for applications such as SUS etching sheets, sheath thermocouples, edgewise coils, bus bars, and EV motor coils. 【Features of E-Coat】 ■ High corrosion resistance and weather resistance ■ Rich color variations ■ Coating is possible on various metals, platings, and conductive vapor-deposited films ■ Good bath stability ■ Lead-free *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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Shimizu Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacturing and sales of surface treatment chemicals, contract processing, and the design and sales of various treatment equipment. For surface treatment using plating and electrodeposition coating (E-coat), please consult with us. We provide technologies and products that contribute to the environment, aiming for harmony between corporate activities and global sustainability. 【Sales Items】 ■ Manufacturing and sales of various surface treatment additives ■ Sales of various surface treatment chemicals ■ Sales of various metals and non-ferrous metals ■ Planning, design, and sales of various surface treatment devices and pollution-related equipment ■ Contract processing of the electrodeposition coating process "E-coat" ■ Various measurement certifications (water quality, air quality, workplace environment measurement) *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Electrocoat" is an electrostatic painting method where the object to be painted is immersed in an electrostatic paint and electrically charged within the paint. In addition to excellent wrap-around properties and edge coverage, a lineup of paints can be selected according to the material of the target object. Among them, "Electrocoat EW" uses heat-resistant cross-linked imide resin, achieving both high heat resistance and low cost. It is suitable for coils used in EV vehicles, where many layers are stacked to measure the coil's occupancy rate, and high insulation is required with a thin film. 【Features of Electrocoat EW】 ■ Coating can be applied after processing ■ High reliability, including edge coverage ■ Uniform painting of coils is possible ■ Insulation stability similar to enamel wire *Related materials can be viewed via "PDF Download.

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Introducing "Acid-Resistant Electrodeposition Coating," which excels in resistance to strong acids such as hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid. It is suitable for protecting metal pipes and equipment parts used in humid acidic gas environments, such as automotive exhaust system components, plant parts, and heat exchangers. It has excellent adhesion and can be applied to complex shapes, including the interiors of pipes. 【Features】 ■ Compatible with complex shapes ■ Suitable for corrosion prevention ■ Low VOC and low environmental impact *You can view the product documentation by downloading the PDF. Please feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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The "Erekoto Low-Temperature Curing Electrodeposition Paint" is a cationic electrodeposition paint that can be used on heat-sensitive metals such as silver plating and die-cast materials, which are difficult to handle with conventional thermosetting electrodeposition paints. It is expected to improve corrosion resistance through coating, and as a secondary effect, it can facilitate the loading of ammunition into magazines and control of cartridge defects due to reduced friction coefficients. Additionally, by repurposing existing equipment from other lines, such as rectifiers, drying paths, and electrodeposition tanks, it is possible to keep initial costs down. 【Features】 ■ Clean appearance ■ Compatible with heat-sensitive metals ■ Improved corrosion resistance through coating ■ Emits light under blacklight, making it visible at night ■ Can be painted without compromising the metallic feel and shape of the substrate *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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"Polyimide-based electrocoating that combines insulation and heat dissipation" effectively insulates complex shapes with uneven surfaces using a thin film, while also providing heat dissipation. Since it is coated using electrocoating, it allows for a film thickness setting in the range of 3 to 40 μm, which is difficult to achieve with heat dissipation sheets. Additionally, there are grades with heat resistance of around 200°C, making it an electrocoating that combines heat dissipation, heat resistance, and insulation. For example, when combined with conventional insulation sheets and heat dissipation plates, the issue of heat being trapped due to the thick insulation sheets and their unsuitability for complex shapes is resolved. We are also looking for other applications. 【Features】 - Polyimide-based electrocoating that combines insulation, heat dissipation, and heat resistance! - Insulates complex shapes with uneven surfaces using a thin film! - Does not compromise the heat dissipation effect of the material due to thin film coating! - The paint contains over 80% water, offering excellent environmental adaptability and safety. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog to view.

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"Electrocoat" is a surface treatment technology that uses an ideal electrodeposition coating method compared to spray painting, electrostatic painting, and powder coating, offering excellent workability, edge coverage of the coating film, uniformity of film thickness, and smoothness. We provide a variety of electrocoats for all materials, including resin plating, stainless steel, copper, and brass, delivering finishes that maximize the unique characteristics of each material and the texture of the plated products. In addition to a rich color expression, we can faithfully represent the diverse and subtle nuances of each color. *Currently running a free trial campaign for the first 20 Ipros users! For more details, please contact us via the form below. [Features] ■ High corrosion resistance and weather resistance ■ Rich color variations ■ Wide adaptability to various materials ■ Lead-free *We are currently offering detailed materials for specific applications such as automotive interiors! For more information, please contact us or download the catalog to view.

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"Polyimide-based electrocoating that combines insulation and heat dissipation" effectively insulates complex shapes with uneven surfaces in a thin film, minimizing heat retention and providing heat dissipation. Since it is coated using electrocoating, it allows for a film thickness setting in the range of 3 to 40 μm, which is difficult to achieve with heat dissipation sheets. Additionally, there are grades with heat resistance of around 200°C, making it an electrocoating that combines heat dissipation, heat resistance, and insulation. For example, in cases where traditional insulation sheets and heat dissipation plates are combined, the problem of heat retention due to the thick insulation sheet and the unsuitability for complex shapes is resolved. We are also seeking other applications. 【Features】 - Polyimide-based electrocoating that combines insulation, heat dissipation, and heat resistance! - Insulates complex shapes with uneven surfaces in a thin film! - Thin film coating does not compromise the heat dissipation effect of the material! - The paint contains over 80% water, offering excellent environmental adaptability and safety. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog to view.

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"Heat-resistant insulating coating" is made from polyimide-based resin that has been converted into an electrodeposition paint, offering excellent heat resistance and chemical resistance. It forms a uniformly thin insulating film even on edge areas, with a coating thickness of several micrometers to 40 micrometers, which does not compromise heat dissipation. There has been a record of reducing substrate temperature from 65°C to 50°C. It is widely adopted in manufacturing industries such as electronics and semiconductors. *We are currently offering a free technical document explaining practical examples of our coating technology! Download it while you have the chance. [Features] ■ Insulates complex shapes with uneven surfaces using a thin film! ■ Provides acid resistance when applied to exhaust components, preventing corrosion from nitric gas and other substances! ■ Allows for dust and dirt prevention through coating while washing! *For more details, please contact us or download our catalog for more information.

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In our processing operations of polyimide-based electrocoating, which excels in chemical resistance, we provide various metal products with special properties tailored to your needs based on the know-how cultivated through our unique research and development. There is no impact on the coating even after 96 hours of immersion in 20% nitric acid! Our proprietary "Electrocoat Process" ensures thorough coating on uneven parts and products! We achieve a smooth finish with a uniform coating thickness. Since we coat while rinsing with water, our process is less prone to dust and debris commonly found in the atmosphere, making it suitable for product processing in fields where even small dust particles cannot be tolerated. 【Features】 ■ Uniform coating on complex shapes! ■ Smooth finish with uniform coating thickness! ■ Measures against dust and debris issues! *For more details, please contact us or download our catalog for more information.

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The heat-resistant insulating coating "Elekote" uses an electrodeposition coating method that can be considered ideal compared to spray painting, electrostatic painting, and powder coating in terms of workability, edge coverage of the coating film, uniformity of film thickness, and smoothness. *Limited to Ipros users! We are currently offering free technical materials on coating technology! Please inquire during this opportunity. Since it is made from polyimide-based resin, it excels in heat resistance and chemical resistance. In terms of insulation performance, it achieves a dielectric strength of approximately 1000 V at a thickness of 10 microns on flat surfaces. Because it can insulate with a thin film, it enables miniaturization of components and cost reduction. Its adoption is expanding widely in the manufacturing industry, particularly in the automotive sector. [Features] ■ Provides heat resistance to automotive parts made of SUS, aluminum, magnesium, etc.! ■ Insulates complex shapes with uneven surfaces using a thin film! ■ By applying it to exhaust components, it possesses acid resistance and prevents corrosion from nitric gas and other substances! ■ Coating while washing allows for dust and debris countermeasures! *For more details, please contact us or download the catalog to view.

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At Shimizu Co., Ltd., we offer processing services such as electrocoating with polyimide. Based on the know-how cultivated through our unique research and development, we provide various metal products with special properties according to your needs. Our proprietary "Electrocoat Process" ensures thorough coating even on uneven parts and products. We achieve a smooth finish with a uniform coating thickness. Additionally, since we coat while washing with water, our process is less likely to attract dust and debris commonly found in general painting. We can also accommodate product processing in fields where even small dust adhesion is unacceptable. 【Features】 - High functionality just by applying - No problem even after design - Uniform coating on complex shapes - Smooth painting with uniform coating thickness - Measures against dust and debris issues For more details, please contact us or download our catalog.

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At Shimizu Co., Ltd., we design, develop, and manufacture coatings, delivering electrodeposition paints that meet our customers' needs. We also welcome inquiries for small-scale prototypes, and we would be grateful for your consultation. Electrodeposition (electrocoating) excels in functionality and decorative qualities, with a proven track record in various automotive parts. It offers excellent heat resistance, heat dissipation, and insulation, achieving uniform film formation with a thin layer. 【Features】 ○ Excellent functionality and decorative qualities ○ Proven track record in various automotive parts ○ Excellent heat resistance, heat dissipation, and insulation ○ Achieves uniform film formation with a thin layer For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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At Shimizu Co., Ltd., we design, develop, and manufacture coatings, delivering electrodeposition paints that meet our customers' needs. We also welcome small-scale prototypes, so we would appreciate your inquiries. We propose the expansion of new applications for electrocoating (electrodeposition painting) to automotive parts. For automotive components, we can provide insulation treatment for copper coils and busbars, insulation for control devices and battery unit covers, and heat resistance and acid resistance for exhaust components. Our coatings have excellent acid resistance, protecting parts from corrosion. 【Features】 - Excellent acid resistance, protecting parts from corrosion - Superior edge coverage - Excellent electrical insulation and heat resistance - Ideal for heat-resistant and electrical insulation coatings For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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■□■～You can download technical materials for free now.～■□■ Elecoat is a surface treatment technology that uses an electrophoretic painting method, which can be considered ideal compared to spray painting, electrostatic painting, and powder coating in terms of paint workability, edge coverage of the coating, uniformity of film thickness, and smoothness. Since it uses polyimide-based resin as the electrophoretic paint, it excels in heat resistance and chemical resistance. In terms of insulation performance, it achieves a dielectric strength of about 1000 V at a thickness of 10 microns for flat surfaces. Because it can insulate with a thin film, it allows for miniaturization of components, and due to the thin film, heat is less likely to accumulate, leading to a rapid increase in inquiries for automotive parts and more. 【A must-see for those facing these issues】 ■ Want to insulate complex-shaped products with a thin film ■ Want to achieve efficient heat dissipation ■ Want to downsize products ■ Want to reduce costs while maintaining heat dissipation and insulation performance ■ Want to insulate but heat tends to accumulate □■□～You can download technical materials for free now.～□■□ *For more details, please download the catalog or contact us directly.

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Shimizu's surface treatment technology, the "No-Cyan No-Nickel Alloy Plating" series, is a new surface treatment technology that eliminates the toxic substances cyanide and nickel. The use of cyanide and nickel has raised numerous issues regarding the safety of workers' working environments and the designation of carcinogenic substances. The "No-Cyan No-Nickel Alloy Plating" series addresses these problems. It is widely adopted in the manufacturing industry and has a proven track record in decorative applications such as building materials and amusement, as well as in the medical industry. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ★ We are currently offering a free technical booklet that explains alloy plating ★ If you are interested, please download the catalog or contact us. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ [Contents] ■ Why No-Cyan? ■ Why No-Nickel? ■ Overview of the No-Cyan Alloy Plating Series ■ How is it managed? *For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

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Electrocoating is a surface treatment technology that uses an ideal electrophoretic painting method, characterized by excellent paint workability, edge coverage of the coating film, uniform film thickness, and smoothness. If you have concerns such as "I want to add functionality through painting," "I want to coat complex shapes," or "I want to improve dust and dirt defects," please leave it all to us! Based on the know-how cultivated through our unique research and development, we provide various metal products with special properties tailored to your needs. Additionally, with the "electrocoating process," we ensure thorough coating on parts and products with uneven surfaces. Furthermore, since we coat while washing with water, we are fully equipped to address dust and dirt defects. ● For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

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Nickel Guard SP is an anti-rust agent for electroless nickel that contains no chromium compounds, preventing rust formation during retention or temporary storage until the next process. The treatment is easy to perform using a room temperature immersion method. It does not contain any substances subject to the PRTR. Shimizu Corporation pursues a new era in surface treatment and offers electrodeposition coatings tailored to materials and functions. For more details, please contact us.

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Kapaguard SP is a rust preventive agent for copper materials, copper alloys, copper plating, and brass plating that contains no chromium compounds, preventing rust formation during temporary storage or waiting for the next process. The treatment is easy to perform using a room temperature immersion method. It also does not contain any substances subject to the PRTR. Shimizu Co., Ltd. pursues a new era in surface treatment and offers electrodeposition coatings tailored to materials and functions. For more details, please contact us.

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The Luna Gold Series is an alkaline type of non-cyanide gold plating. It features a magnificent gold-colored plating film that is stable in color and very easy to manage, unlike traditional cyanide-based gold plating solutions. It does not contain harmful substances such as cyanide, making it a safe plating option for both environmental and operational aspects. For more details, please contact us.

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Traditionally, the plating for nickel allergy has primarily been copper-tin alloy plating using cyanide. This copper-tin binary alloy plating is a neutral nickel alternative plating solution that does not use any harmful substances such as cyanide compounds or fluorides. It is a non-magnetic plating with a shiny white appearance. For more details, please contact us.

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Black Beauty is an electroplating solution of tin-cobalt alloy that provides a stable composition, good coverage, and a beautiful black appearance. The bath temperature is relatively low and very easy to manage, and it does not contain harmful substances such as cyanide, making it a safe plating option for both environmental and operational aspects. For more details, please contact us.

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The MZ Mate Process is a comprehensive surface treatment process focused on environmentally friendly chemical treatment agents, encompassing the pre-treatment of magnesium alloy materials, chemical treatment, painting, and paint stripping, all with consideration for material recycling. The chemical treatment agents contain no heavy metals such as chromium, fluorinated compounds, manganese, or molybdenum. It ensures conductivity and is suitable for communication devices such as mobile phones and computers. By combining with Shimizu Corporation's electrophoretic painting "Electrocoat Process," it is possible to omit the drying process. For more details, please contact us.

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Decorative plating, particularly tin-based alloy plating and trivalent chromium plating, has widely utilized hexavalent chromium electroplating as a post-treatment to improve corrosion resistance. However, due to environmental considerations, there has been a growing demand for alternative treatments to electroplating. Chromium-free ACR is a corrosion protection agent that does not use hexavalent chromium at all. For more details, please contact us.

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The non-chlorinated series includes acidic, neutral, and alkaline types, with the acidic type (Y-3A) being a paint stripper that can be used at room temperature. Non-chlorinated products have no flash point and are not classified as hazardous materials under fire safety laws, making them easy to handle and store. Additionally, since they contain no methylene chloride, wastewater treatment can also be easily managed. For more details, please contact us.

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Shimizu Co., Ltd.'s surface treatment "gold appearance alloy plating" is a surface treatment technology that does not use any cyanide compounds. Compared to cyanide baths, it offers superior bath stability and easier color tone management for gold appearance alloy plating.

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Uniform coating is now possible even for complex-shaped parts. It also excels in edge coverage and can be used as a heat-resistant electrical insulation film for precision parts, small electrical components, and electronic parts.

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For electrical insulation applications, there is also a heat-resistant polyimide electrocoating paint called "Electcoat PI."

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Improves the solder wettability of nickel plating. Nickel plated surfaces generally have poor solder wettability, but High Solder G enhances solder wettability simply by immersion treatment after plating. ◆ Treatment Method Nickel plating ⇒ Rinsing (several times) ⇒ High Solder G immersion treatment ⇒ Rinsing ⇒ Drying

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AL Mate is a chemical treatment agent for aluminum that does not contain chromium. It is a completely chromium-free treatment agent that does not contain any substances subject to the PRTR. It has good adhesion to coatings and is suitable for undercoating anti-corrosion films.

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The Erecote EU-XC process is a photoresist electrophoretic process that achieves high-precision partial plating on uneven surfaces and three-dimensional shapes. This electrophoretic resist has excellent chemical resistance and can be used as a resist for silver cyanide plating, as well as for gold plating and copper sulfate plating. It features excellent edge coverage and achieves high-precision developability. It is a negative-type electrophoretic photoresist that enables precise partial plating and can also be used as an etching resist.

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It is a negative-type photoresist solution. The resist is formed using an electrophoretic method.

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Electrocoat AMG is an electrocoating paint that is ideal for the precise insulation of small electronic components. A uniform film with excellent edge insulation can be safely formed.

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The formation of a heat-resistant polyimide coating using a highly safe water-soluble electrophoretic painting method has become possible with the E-coat PI process. E-coat PI allows for modifications to the specifications of the coating resin according to the intended use. Additionally, we are open to consultations regarding the composite electrophoretic coating of PTFE and various sliding materials.

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Elekote is a surface treatment technology that uses an electrodeposition coating method, which can be considered ideal compared to spray painting, electrostatic painting, and powder coating.

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What is the electrocoat process (electrodeposition coating method)? It is a water-soluble paint that carries a positive or negative charge, allowing for quick painting by applying an electric current. The painted areas become insulators, making it easier for the electric current to reach the unpainted areas, resulting in a uniform coating formation. *For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

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We accept processing services for prototypes, small lots, and other tasks related to insulation and fluorine coating.

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