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METAL TREATMENT SOLUTIONS BY PROCESS STAGE

Safic’s metal treatment range is structured around the critical stages of industrial surface preparation and protection. From the removal of oils, grease, rust and scale through to conversion coating, lubrication, corrosion prevention and coating removal, each product range is designed to support specific process requirements and performance outcomes.

High-pressure spray cleaning machined metal components during industrial degreasing

Cleaning &
Degreasing

Effective surface treatment starts with removing oils, grease, cutting fluids and surface deposits that can affect coating adhesion and finish quality.

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Safic supplies alkaline degreasers and general-purpose cleaners for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, suitable for ambient to elevated temperatures.

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Rust and oxide removal treatment on a corroded metal component

Rust, Oxide & Scale Removal

Rust, oxides, scale and lime deposits must be removed before further treatment or coating.

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Safic supplies acid-based solutions for derusting, descaling and surface preparation. Surfaces should be free from oil and grease before acid treatment.

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Phosphate-coated metal components suspended on an industrial finishing line

Phosphate Conversion Coatings

Phosphate coatings prepare ferrous metals for corrosion protection, paint adhesion and improved wear performance.

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Safic supplies zinc, iron and manganese phosphate solutions for industrial pre-treatment and pre-paint applications.

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Chromate conversion-coated metal components suspended on a finishing line

Chromate Conversion Coatings

Chromate coatings are used on aluminium and other non-ferrous metals to improve corrosion resistance and paint adhesion.

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Safic supplies chromating solutions for aluminium and non-ferrous finishing applications.

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Metal forming press shaping a lubricated steel component

Lubricants for Metal Deformation

Metal forming processes require lubrication to reduce friction and protect tooling.

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Safic supplies deformation lubricants that reduce wear, control heat and support efficient forming.

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Moisture-resistant protective film on a machined metal flange

Temporary Corrosion Protection

Metal components often need protection during storage, handling or transport.

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Safic supplies temporary corrosion protection products designed to guard against moisture and corrosion.​

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Blackened steel plates with a uniform dark conversion finish

Blackening
Compounds

Blackening compounds create a controlled black finish on steel components.

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Safic supplies blackening chemistry for steel finishing applications.​​​

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Partially stripped coating revealing clean metal during surface restoration

Paint, Carbon & Conversion Coating Removal

Coatings and deposits may need removal before inspection, repair or recoating.

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Safic supplies chemical removers for paints, carbon, oxides and conversion coatings.​​

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NEED HELP SELECTING THE CORRECT PRODUCT?

The correct metal treatment solution depends on the substrate, surface condition, contamination type, application method, process conditions and required performance outcome.

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Safic can assist with product guidance for degreasing, derusting, phosphating, chromating, corrosion protection, blackening, lubrication and coating removal applications.

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Helpful details to include:

 

Metal or substrate type
Current surface condition
Contamination or coating to be removed
Application method
Operating temperature or process conditions
Required finish or performance outcome
Downstream coating, storage or transport requirements

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