Metal meets organic: The new Gardo® Hybrid technology for phosphate-free cold forming operations

The Gardo® Hybrid technology is the first ever cold forming process for steel without phosphates, based on a conversion coating.
The Gardo Hybrid technology is the first ever cold forming process
for steel without phosphates, based on a conversion coating. With this
innovative technology Chemetall, the global leading surface
treatment
company, responds to the market requirement for an environmentally-sound
cold forming technology, combined with a high forming performance.
The
Gardo Hybrid technology replaces the zinc-phosphate layer by a
phosphate-free metal-organic one. This innovative conversion layer
provides the same excellent properties and behaviors like a traditional
zinc-phosphate. However it fulfills more stringent safety and
environmental requirements: the product does not contain any heavy
metals and the formation of the metal-organic layer consumes less
energy.
Gardo Hybrid can be easily integrated into current
cold forming operations since no major modifications to the lubricant,
treatment line or application process is needed. The reason for this is
that the tribological system was not changed; it is still divided into
two parts: the conversion layer providing the unique surface and the
lubricant on top
Gardo® Hybrid advantages at a glance:
- Less energy due to lower treatment temperature
- Less consumption
- Reduced sludge formation
- No activation needed
- Free of heavy metals, except iron
- No major change in treatment lines required
- No additional equipment needed
- Safety, health and environmentally-friendly
To purchase Chemetall at Western Tool Company, visit our website or call 303-422-3413