InterCoat® ChemGuard for
Truck / Trailer & Other
Transportation Applications
Corrosion Protection for Severe Service
The InterCoat® ChemGuard family is comprised of a series of corrosion-inhibitors developed for galvanized steel applications in demanding environments. Unlike many other corrosion inhibitors – InterCoat® ChemGuard formulations are hybrid conversion coatings: they bond with the zinc on galvanized substrates and convert a portion of their surface to a distinct corrosion-resistant chemistry. The resulting surface matrix is customizable and allows Chemcoaters to engineer specific product attributes alongside extreme corrosion resistance.
Applications
We currently deploy InterCoat® ChemGuard to tackle a number of issues faced by Truck/Trailer OEMs and fabricators:
Road Salt & Corrosive Service
Salt is a major cause of corrosion for steel components, especially in regions with a pronounced winter season. Service vehicles are susceptible to corrosion on both external and internal surfaces (due to the tracking of salt into internal areas of the vehicle). InterCoat® ChemGuard is built to greatly extend time to white & red rust and is already helping OEMs reduce rust claims in the field.
Body-in-White (“BIW”) Compatibility
BIW processes are extremely sensitive- finding a robust corrosion inhibitor compatible with adhesive/ sealant chemistries & wet-section treatments can be a real challenge. InterCoat® ChemGuard was approved by a major BIW system supplier in 2020 for truck end-use.
Environmental
InterCoat® ChemGuard products for transportation applications are RoHS-compliant. Ask us about more stringent requirements as well!
Other Processing Challenges
Our various formulations are tailored towards specific needs – weldability, adhesion-promotion, lubricity, and even aesthetic requirements. Chemcoaters’ in-house R&D team can formulate a version of InterCoat® ChemGuard to address your unique challenges.
Why InterCoat® ChemGuard
Cost Savings
InterCoat® ChemGuard enables OEMs to improve their bottom line in three ways:
- Reduce Warranty Expense: End-users and fleet operators will benefit from fewer field claims.
- Reduced Raw Material Spend: InterCoat® ChemGuard allows users to specify lower coating weights on their underlying substrate.
- Process Elimination: Several customers have been able to streamline process routes and boost productivity via incorporation of InterCoat® ChemGuard.
Chemcoaters is a major proponent of Continuous Improvement – small changes at the product or process level quickly add up to big changes in our clients’ profitability!
Better Protection
G30 with InterCoat™ ChemGuard is proven to perform better than hexavalent chromium passivated G235. OEMs also benefit from its self-healing characteristics and cut-edge protection.
How InterCoat® ChemGuard Works
InterCoat® ChemGuard is a patented hybrid conversion coating that bonds with most zinc or zinc-alloy coatings on steel strip. This bond is permanent and yields a new surface chemistry. This new chemistry serves as a robust life-extender for steel coated with zinc and zinc alloys.
News
Chemcoaters Recognized as a Great Place to Work
We're excited to announce that as a result of a recent employee survey, a national accreditation organization certified us as A Great Place to Work. What's this mean? It means we offer an above average work environment and experience for our employees in areas like...
New Whitepaper: Alleviating Market Strain in the Steel Industry
Our economy is struggling between pandemic recovery and the war with Ukraine. Material sourcing prices and lead times have soared across the manufacturing and automotive industries as a result. Steel shortages in particular are causing significant challenges for...
Let’s Connect
Connect with a representative today. Let’s talk about engineering a solution for you.