Henkel invests in the development and continuous improvement of our Aquence™/Autophoretic® Coating Chemicals to meet the increase demands of automotive OEMs on material and value performance.

Review the current automotive applications from Aquence™/Autophoretic® users around the world: frame and chassis, interior, steel wheels and pulleys, and suspension.

Example: engine cradle
Automotive chassis components are completely coated inside and out with Aquence™/Autophoretic®.

Example: brake pedal
Coated as metal and plastic assembly seat frame Imagine the savings for total manufacturing costs with the ability to coat an entire seat frame pre-assembled.

Example: seat frame
Imagine the savings for total manufacturing costs with the ability to coat an entire seat frame pre-assembled.

Example: wheels
Aquence™/Autophoretic® coats where it wets, retaining dimensional stability and tolerances.

Example: suspension part
Coated as metal and plastic assembly

Example: ride control
Coated as finished product, reducing production cycle time, in-process inventory, and labor costs.

Henkel has developed many unique engineering design applications for the use of Aquence™/Autophoretic® Coating Chemicals on general industrial parts.

Review the current general industrial applications from Aquence™/Autophoretic® users around the world: agricultural, appliance parts, electric motors and compressors and metal furniture.

Example: construction frame
The low temperature cure process for Aquence™/Autophoretic® 800 Series allows for fast and efficient coating of heavy mass parts tractor cabs The ability to coat and protect the interior of tubular structures makes Aquence™/Autophoretic® a strong candidate for agricultural frame components

Example: condenser coil
The ability to reach and coat the most complex shapes makes Aquence™/Autophoretic® an excellent candidate for coating refrigeration condenser coils

Example: cast iron parts
Aquence™/Autophoretic® Coatings are utilized to coat cast iron parts, where the heavy mass of the part may impact the cure temperature

Example: hinges
The function of this and other hinged components is not affected by controllable film thickness of the Aquence™/Autophoretic® coating

Example: Compressors
Selective reactivity of Aquence™/Autophoretic® allows Aquence™/Autophoretic® to coat the steel surface, but leave the other materials such as copper and rubber components undisturbed

Example: electric motor component
The ability of Aquence™/Autophoretic® to act as a primer or mono-coat for motor shells and cast iron end pieces make it an excellent candidate for electric motor suppliers

Example: housing with topcoat
Uncertain about what topcoats to use over Aquence™/Autophoretic®? Henkel Technologies can assist you with references of successful topcoats. Just contact us Baldor Washdown Motors Press Release