From General Magnaplate Corporation

Magnaplate coatings are applied to substrates in a multi-step system that starts with a series of specialized cleaning treatments. The substrate's surface is then enhanced by conversion, deposition, thermal spray, or a blend-matrix of all three processes, depending on the coating to be applied. The process continues with a controlled infusion of engineered polymers or other dry-lubricating particles and/or metals.

The critical difference between Magnaplate coatings and other types (such as paint-ons), is that the particles in the Magnaplate coatings become an integral part of the substrate. The particles are mechanically bonded and the resulting new surface layer therefore cannot chip, flake, peel or rub off.

Because these coatings create metal surfaces that are superior in performance to both the original base metal and to the components of the coatings, Magnaplate surface enhancements are said to be "synergistic."

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Primers and Adhesion Promoters
Primers and adhesion promoters are applied to a substrate to enhance the bond strength between a surface coating (e.g., clear coats, adhesives) and the substrate.

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Tufram Surface-Enhancement Coatings Protect Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys Against Wear, Corrosion, Sticking and Galling. (read more)
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General Magnaplate Corporation - Magnagold Enhanced Titanium Nitride Coating
Enhanced Titanium Nitride (TiN) Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Coating... (read more)
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Dramatically increases mold-release speed, efficiency, and wear-resistance on metal parts ...despite high pressures or high temperatures... (read more)
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Mirror-Smooth Microfinish Coating Features Very Low COF and Eliminates Static Buildup... (read more)
General Magnaplate Corporation - Magnadize is a Proprietary Magnesium Coating
A proprietary coating system that surpasses all other current methods of magnesium treatment. Further enhancement of this coating is achieved by use of supplementary polymers or dry film lubricants... (read more)

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