ZINC FLAKE

COATING SYSTEMS
REMBRANDTIN
IS ONE OF
THE WORLD‘S
LEADING
PRODUCERS
OF SPECIALTY
COATINGS
 REMBRANDTIN
REMBRANDTIN
STANDS FOR
TRADITION, QUALITY
AND INNOVATION

HIGHTECH COATINGS FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL PARTNER

DIFFERENT REQUIREMENTS WORLDWIDE

The history of Rembrandtin Lack GmbH Nfg. KG dates back Rembrandtin exports more than 70 % of its products globally.
to the year 1937. Today, the company is a specialist for Our sales representations worldwide enable us to support
high-tech coatings like high-temperature resistant systems, our customers personally and on site, whether in China,
core plate varnishes or railway coatings. Decades of Brazil, India or Russia.
experience make us a reliable partner with global approvals
from market leaders in the general industry and the
automotive sector. Since 2014, the company is part of the SUSTAINABLE RESEARCH
Helios Group, which belongs to the top ten companies of the AND DEVELOPMENT
European coatings industry.
Around 35 % of employees work in research and
development. The experienced professionals develop
the special properties of our product solutions to meet
the requirements of our customers and the steadily
rising demands of the industry. In this context preserving
sustainability is of major importance – in 2012 Rembrandtin
was the first Austrian company to receive the European
Responsible Care award.
REMCOR –
THE FUTURE
IN ZINC
REMCOR IS A COATING
SYSTEM SPECIFICALLY
DESIGNED FOR HIGHLY
EFFICIENT CORROSION
PROTECTION WITH
CUSTOMIZABLE
PROPERTIES
ZINC FLAKE COATING SYSTEMS

SYSTEM STRUCTURE

The zinc flake coating system is a method to apply cathodic The REMCOR ZINC FLAKE COATING SYSTEM consists of a
corrosion protection in a currentless way. Additional topcoats basecoat (REMCOR BASE) and a topcoat (REMCOR TOP).
increase the performance. This results in a perfectly adjusted system with multifunctional
properties.

Topcoat

Basecoat (zinc flake)

Blasting, Zinc phosphating

(< 3 μm) or alkaline cleaning

Metallic basic material

(substrate)

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 ZINC FLAKE COATING SYSTEMS
REMCOR BASE: REMCOR TOP:
HIGH CATHODIC CORROSION PROTECTION CUSTOMIZABLE
The basecoats REMCOR BASE silver and REMCOR BASE black REMCOR TOP is an organic topcoat specifically designed to
provide an active corrosion protection due to the sacrificial effect be applied on REMCOR BASE. The coating material is also
of the zinc flakes. These systems are highly efficient and are well suited as topcoat for duplex applications on galvanized
also available as air- and force-drying systems. Their application surfaces (such as zinc and zinc alloys). REMCOR TOP can be
prevents hydrogen embrittlement, the basecoats themselves may customized to complement and enhance the protective effect
be fine-tuned with integrated lubricants to the required coefficient of the basecoat and defines the mechanical properties of the
of friction. system. Combined with REMCOR BASE black, for example, a
durable opaque black coating for the automotive industry may
be created.

Zinc flakes under the microscope

PROPERTIES AT A GLANCE

•• High cathodic corrosion protection

•• Defined friction properties
•• Good adhesion and abrasion resistance
•• High chemical resistance
•• Electrical conductivity
•• Extremely thin layer (8-12 μm)
•• Resource saving

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REMCOR –
SUPREMELY
THIN, OPTIMAL
RESISTANCE
WITH ONLY A FEW
MICROMETERS OF
LAYER THICKNESS,
REMCOR ZINC FLAKE
COATING SYSTEMS
RESIST FOR ONE
THOUSAND HOURS IN
THE SALT SPRAY TEST.
FIELDS OF APPLICATION

FIELDS OF APPLICATION

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

The constant development of new construction methods in the In the construction sector, REMCOR systems are excellently
automotive industry results in ever increasing requirements suited for a broad range of fixing elements.
regarding layer thickness, heat resistance, and screwing
properties. REMCOR zinc flake coatings prove to be the system
of choice due to the wide range of application and high
effectiveness.

•• Seat belt buckles and •• Band clamps •• Bolts •• Screws and nuts
pillar loops •• Rear axle •• Wireways •• Door mountings
•• Brake discs •• Screws and nuts •• Connecting elements
•• Compressing springs

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 FIELDS OF APPLICATION
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES / BICYCLE INDUSTRY / WIND POWER (ON- AND OFFSHORE)
AGRICULTUR AL MACHINERY Wind power stations and their components are permanently
REMCOR zinc flake coating systems offer significant exposed to extreme conditions. Therefore, they require
advantages for the treatment of commercial vehicles and adequate corrosion protection.
agricultural machinery as well as for mechanical engineering
in general. The performance of the system combined with the
low film thickness is ideal for protecting transverse links, cross
members, chain links, or brake handles, and represents a
decisive advantage in the manufacturing process.

•• Subframes •• Chain links •• Threaded bolts

•• Bolts •• Screws and nuts •• Screws
•• Brake lever •• Suspension arms •• Connecting elements

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Print: 2/2015
Publisher: Rembrandtin Lack GmbH Nfg. KG

Rembrandtin Lack GmbH Nfg. KG

Ignaz Köck Straße 15, 1210 Wien, Austria
T: +43 (0)1/277 02-0
E: [email protected]
www.rembrandtin.com

A member of the European Helios Group.