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Water-based Transparent Friction Coefficient Topcoat

Against the backdrop of increasingly stringent global environmental regulations—such as the EU ban on fluorinated polymers containing PFOA, a conventional raw material for friction coefficient adjustment—and coupled with domestic requirements for zero heavy metal emissions, the coatings industry is being driven toward a shift to green water-based technologies. On the other hand, fastener application scenarios, especially in the automotive industry, impose rigorous standards of “precise controllability and high stability” for friction coefficients. For instance, the German VDA standard mandates that the friction coefficient of threaded fasteners must fall within the range of 0.09–0.16 to accommodate automated tightening operations. Traditional coatings, however, often struggle to meet this requirement, and are also plagued by issues including wide friction coefficient dispersion, high baking energy consumption, and insufficient bonding strength when used in conjunction with zinc-aluminum primers.

Against this context, relying on continuous innovations in water-based coating technology, Junhe has focused on the market’s dual demands for environmental friendliness and high performance. The company has developed this water-based transparent topcoat, which features low baking temperatures (reducing energy consumption), enhanced surface hardness, superior salt spray resistance, and precisely controllable friction coefficients. This product not only addresses the shortcomings of traditional alternatives but also provides a new solution for the efficient and green production of the fastener industry.Zincover®9131 Water-based Transparent Friction Coefficient Topcoat 

Independently developed by Junhe Technology, Zincover®9131 Water-based Transparent Friction Coefficient Topcoat is a new type of water-based functional topcoat with exceptional compatibility. It can be integrated with a variety of primer coating and pre-treatment processes, including dacromet, chromium-free zinc-aluminum coating, and hot-dip galvanizing, and is widely applied in the processing of various fasteners and hardware components.

Its core advantages are remarkable: it not only complements primers to address the pain point of insufficient bonding strength associated with zinc-aluminum coating solutions (dacromet and chromium-free zinc-aluminum coating); but also simultaneously enhances the surface hardness and salt spray resistance of products while achieving stable control over friction coefficients. Furthermore, with its ultra-low baking temperature, it significantly reduces energy costs for customers, delivering dual value of performance enhancement and cost reduction.Functional Characteristics

  • High hardness and high strength, with excellent scratch resistance, bump resistance, abrasion resistance and impact resistance.
  • High permeability and high compactness, along with outstanding sealing performance. It effectively enhances the salt spray resistance of workpieces and improves anti-corrosion performance when combined with primer coating processes.
  • Friction coefficient ranges from 0.09 to 0.15.
  • Excellent coating performance, compatible with dip coating and spray coating processes. The dry film thickness is 1–3 μm, featuring low coating consumption and reduced application costs.

Technical Parameters

PH 10±1 Specific gravity (25℃) 1.0±0.03 g/ml
Solid Content (180℃, 20 min) 16±2% Viscosity (Zahn Cup No.2) Approximately 15 s

Application fields

Coating of fasteners, hardware, wind power, photovoltaic, and auto parts;
It can be used with zinc-aluminum micro-coating primer, dacromet primer, hot-dip galvanizing primer, electroplating, blackening, or directly on metal substrate workpieces.

Applicable processes

Spraying: It is recommended to adjust the ratio according to the customer’s on-site conditions; Dipping: It is recommended to have a thinning ratio (≥30%), a dipping and spinning speed of 210-270 rpm, and a time of 10-20 seconds; Baking conditions: 80℃ for 15 minutes (workpiece temperature) or room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Management Measures

  • Supplement of chemicals: Prepare chemicals with the required solid content, and replenish if the liquid level is insufficient. If the solid content is higher than required after analysis, add water to dilute it to the required controlled concentration. If the solid content is lower than required after analysis, add the stock solution to reach the required controlled concentration.
  • Filtration: Zinc powder, impurities, etc. brought in by fasteners are the causes of poor coating surfaces; regular filtration can be carried out with a 50–100 mesh screen.
  • pH control: The pH must be maintained between 9-10; if the pH of the chemical is too high or too low, precipitation will occur, affecting its service life; attention must be paid to whether the fasteners are cleaned thoroughly during water washing.

Post time: Dec-08-2025