FIMEUR has forty years of experience in the field of metal phosphating. The phosphating treatment is carried out on the basis of the customer’s requests, in order to guarantee maximum quality and optimal performance of the product. FIMEUR performs manganese, zinc and zinc-calcium metal phosphating treatments, dry lubrication and microphosphating.
Phosphating treatments
The phosphating process, also called phosphating, is performed on ferrous alloys and iron (with the exception of stainless steels) with the aim of altering the metal surface. The phosphating of iron causes “pickling” and chemical conversion of the metal surface. In this way, it is possible to form a layer of phosphate crystals of various shapes and thicknesses, chemically bonded to the substrate. FIMEUR performs phosphating treatments by immersion in a bath of phosphate and phosphoric acid.
The metal phosphating process allows you to access the following advantages:
Optimization of the wear resistance of metal.
Reduced friction and improved sliding capacity.
Improved anchoring for subsequent application of plastic material or coatings.
Maximum adhesion to the paintwork.
All these properties are guaranteed by the phosphate treatment performed by FIMEUR along the treated metal surface.
Based on the specific needs of the customer, based on the piece to be treated and the result to be obtained, FIMEUR carries out the following metal phosphating treatments:
Manganese metal phosphating
Ideal as an anti-friction and self-lubricating treatment for components used in cold mechanical work.
Zinc phosphate treatment
A process applied as an anti-corrosion protection capable of inhibiting the action of rust or other oxidizing agents.
Phosphating of zinc calcium metals
Treatment useful for the creation of a base for the subsequent painting of metal or for the bonding of plastic materials including rubber, Teflon or other polymers.
Zinc and zinc-calcium microphosphating
An innovative treatment able to offer a high-performance coating, applicable for various chemical conversion needs of metals.
Dry lubrication
A process that aims to increase the wear resistance and anti-seize property of metal surfaces, but also to reduce the noise of the components.
In the Agriculture and Industrial sector, phosphating increases anti-corrosive and anti-oxidation properties, as well as wear resistance; favours couplings between mechanical parts; It allows to modulate the rolling friction coefficient and at the same time favors the protection of the workpiece during the numerous inter-operational transfers.
In addition, for parts that require further processing, it improves the anchoring of paint, rubber or solid or liquid lubricating oils.
The phosphating treatment is essential for those components that require a high resistance to corrosion and oxidation and at the same time a low rolling friction coefficient and to improve the anchoring of lubricating oils.
Phosphating is used to preserve the structural stability of beams, columns, and other steel elements. Artifacts will acquire a greater ability to withstand the effects of weathering.
In the Automotive and Truck sector, phosphating is essential to protect critical components such as bodies, chassis and mechanical parts from wear and corrosion, ensuring greater durability and safety for vehicles as a whole.
In marine environments, phosphating is critical for the protection of ship’s metal structures. The phosphating treatment helps to make the elements more durable and safer.
In the energy field, phosphating is used to protect tanks, pipelines and equipment from corrosive damage in high-risk environments.
In aggressive chemical environments, on the other hand, phosphating is essential for the anti-corrosion protection of metal equipment, so that it is possible to guarantee greater safety and durability to the systems.