Henkel Showcases Automotive Innovations at SAE World Congress
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SAE display will show vast portfolio of new and innovative solutions to the automotive industry; technical presentations will demonstrate advances in product technology
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., April 7, 2008 -- Henkel will display its innovative automotive solutions at the 2008 SAE World Congress at Cobo Center in Detroit. These technologies significantly help to decrease customer costs, improve quality, and in many cases, reduce the environmental impact. Henkel will feature the industry's first proven non-phosphate nanoceramic pretreatment for automotive metals; the first multifunctional, titanium-based process for aluminum, titanium, and aluminized surfaces; as well as the latest advances in gasketing, NVH and autodeposition coating solutions.
"Our products help customers reduce costs and environmental impact while improving performance and quality," said Don Findley, vice president, Sales, Henkel. "We are excited to introduce our most innovative solutions that support all segments of the industry."
In booth 1745 at SAE World Congress, Henkel's display will include many of its automotive solutions and advanced technologies, including:
-- TecTalis(TM) - proven and adopted by automotive manufacturers globally,
this is the world's first non-phosphate nanoceramic conversion coating
process for metal pretreatment that streamlines processes, reduces cost
and environmental impact.
-- Aquence(TM) Coating Technology - a water-based autodeposition coating
technology that helps customers realize a 40 percent footprint
reduction in their paint shop, reduce capital expenditures and paint
shop complexity while decreasing energy consumption, eliminating heavy
metal sludge, and improving inside-out corrosion performance.
-- Alodine(R) EC2(TM) - formed through electro-deposition of titanium
oxides, this tough, flexible coating provides exceptional chemical,
corrosion, temperature and abrasion resistance at process costs lower
than traditional coating methods.
-- Multan(R) B Series - water soluble semi-synthetic fluids designed for
machining and grinding ferrous, aluminum and exotic alloys in multiple
applications to provide improved performance, quality and
profitability.
-- Liquid Gasketing Products - Loctite(R) chemical gaskets offer lower
cost, higher quality sealing solutions compared to traditional molded
gaskets for automotive sealing applications. Chemical gaskets also
offer increased reliability and simplified processing, as using them in
applications seals all surface imperfection, allows true metal-to-metal
design, adds structural integrity and eliminates fastener loosening.
-- High Damping Foams (HDF) - portfolio of Terophon(R) high damping foams
provide NVH solutions for a number of automotive applications,
including considerably improving in-vehicle acoustics and reducing
noise in the interior, helping manufacturers meet NVH requirements and
create a quiet interior environment for consumers.
Additionally, Henkel technical experts will deliver technical sessions in the areas of corrosion prevention and advances in coating technology. Sessions include:
-- An Update on New Conversion Coatings for the Automotive Industry,
Wednesday, April 16 at 1:30 p.m., Room W2-65 - Henkel experts will
examine the advantages of a new generation conversion coating based on
zirconium oxide and its performance and process cost savings. Results
of commercial line trials will be shown and the future of the
technology will be discussed.
-- Aqueous Electrodeposition of Titania for Enhanced Corrosion Resistance
and Durability, Thursday, April 17 at 10:30 a.m., Room W2-66 - Henkel
experts will deliver information on a new electrolytic method for the
treatment of aluminum surfaces for corrosion protection and decorative
finishing. Performance data using the electrodeposited titania coating
as a primer for thermal spray and other application areas will also be
discussed.
-- Next Generation Formed-In-Place Gasket (FIPG) Liquid Sealant for
Automotive Powertrain Applications, Thursday, April 17 at 1:30 p.m.,
Room O2-35-36 - Henkel experts will compare the next generation FIPG
technology to FIPG liquid sealants used today for vehicle powertrain
gasketing applications.
-- Autodeposition Coatings: New Commercial Applications, Thursday, April
17 at 1:30 p.m., Room W2-66 - Henkel experts will review the general
chemistry of autodeposition, commercial automotive applications of
several newly developed autodeposition coatings, and the unique
properties and advantages of autodeposition coatings in meeting
stringent automotive corrosion and appearance requirements.
Henkel is the market leader in adhesives, sealants and surface treatments to the transportation industry. Backed by extensive design capabilities, a broad product range, specific application knowledge and technical expertise, the company delivers solutions to all segments of automotive development - automotive body, interior, chassis, electronics and powertrain production. Through powerful brands like Loctite(R), Teroson(R), Aquence(TM), Bonderite(R), Frekote(R) and Multan(TM), Henkel provides significant economic and environmental advantages for today's vehicles, making them safer, more comfortable and extending vehicle value.
For more than 130 years, Henkel has been a leader with brands and technologies that make people's lives easier, better, and more beautiful. Henkel operates in three business areas -- Home Care, Personal Care, and Adhesives Technologies -- and ranks among the Fortune Global 500 companies. In fiscal 2007, Henkel generated sales of $19.218 billion and operating profit of $1.975 billion. Our 53,000 employees worldwide are dedicated to fulfilling our corporate claim, "A Brand like a Friend," and ensuring that people in more than 125 countries can trust in brands and technologies from Henkel.
