Search for: Company ▼ Industries ▼ Services ▼ Current ▼ Career ▼ Downloads ▼ Contact HOME/INDUSTRIES/AUTOMOTIVE Automotive The use of low-alloy steel and various light metal alloys in vehicle construction is well established. The combination with various plastics has now also become standard. The use of stainless steel and titanium, on the other hand, is still a special solution, which is often used for the refinement of a few premium models. Modern stainless steel alloys, however, have astonishing properties, which also offer interesting added value for the automotive sector – far beyond the mere design aspect. Depending on the alloy composition, these performance characteristics vary. The relevant characteristics and advantages for the automotive industry are: Optimum price/performance ratio High corrosion resistance Low-cost non-cutting and cutting processing properties Optimal ratio between mechanical strength and weight properties Guaranteed availability in consistent quality 100% recyclable With a professional surface treatment, the optics (design) and functionality of the material (corrosion resistance, particle emission, etc.) can be significantly improved. Component functionality in the automotive sector Each component has to fit into the overall construct >> automobile << and play its role in compliance with specifications. However, the functionality of entire component batches can be adversely affected by environmental influences as well as by the production process. Examples of this include sea transport of components in corrosive atmospheres, production-related impurities caused by particles, oils and greases or stamping burrs. Before such components are used at their final destination, an appropriate surface treatment is not only sensible, but stringently required. Design “Form Follows Function (FFF)”: this well-known design principle is also applicable in automotive engineering. Increases in efficiency or even effectiveness are only a few factors. The machining of metallic surfaces can cover a multitude of interesting design aspects which additionally increase the functionality. FFF can therefore also be interpreted the other way around as “Function Follows Form”. Services for the automotive industry Professional cleaning Our chemical and electrochemical processes ensure, in particular, the preservation of the component and increase its value. Depending on the task, we remove corrosive layers as well as foreign particles and residues. This improves the component life as well as its processing capability so that each component can optimally fulfil its role. Our cleaning services at a glance: Degreasing Chemical pickling Anodic cleaning Electrochemical polishing Glass-bead blasting Blasting We have a modern blasting machine with which we can clean, deburr and matt components. Gentle processing with glass beads allows a matt-gloss finish on metallic surfaces. If necessary, the components are degreased and/or pickled by us beforehand in order to achieve the best possible result. In particular, the combination of blasted stainless steel with a subsequent electropolish gives a unique matt lustre effect, which cannot be produced in any other way. Colouring stainless steel Stainless steel has the unique feature of forming a passive layer that shields it from corrosion like a protective cover. With the HENKEL Interference Technique , this layer is created in a targeted manner. Depending on the final layer thickness, different colourings of the starting material are then produced using the interference effect. The application of dyes or pigments is not necessary. The colours neither fade nor cover the characteristic stainless steel look. Components Materials Body components Engine components Mouldings (interior and exterior) Exhaust pots Underride and anti-tampering devices Roll cages Fittings Special parts Various design elements (interior and exterior) Events 04. April 2022 Frankfurt am Main more Previous Next Our Locations Germany HENKEL Beiz- und Elektropoliertechnik GmbH & Co. KG An der Autobahn 12 D - 19306 Neustadt-Glewe Tel. +49 (0) 38757 66-0 Fax. +49 (0) 38757 66-122 E-Mail: info@henkel-epol.com Austria HENKEL Beiz- und Elektropoliertechnik Betriebs GmbH Stoissmühle 2 A - 3830 Waidhofen / Thaya Tel. +43 (0) 2842 543 31-0 Fax. +43 (0) 2842 543 31-30 E-Mail: info@henkel-epol.at Hungary HENKEL Kémiai és Elektrokémiai Felületkezelö Kft. H-9027 Györ, Ipari Park Tibormajori út 18. Tel. +36 (0) 96 510 110 Fax. +36 (0) 96 510 119 E-Mail: info@henkel-epol.hu Folge uns Data Sheets, Technical Reports and Publications Here you can find more informations Automotive Industry Download as PDF Services Electropolishing Chemical pickling Derouging & passivation On-site Service Branches Pharma Semiconductor Chemical industry Food & Beverage Industry Medical technology Automotive Folge uns Search Search for: Search Imprint Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Photo Credits Contact