Coatings and Coating Defects Analyses

Here is a summary of typical questions asked by our customers regarding the analysis of coatings and surface layers:

Coating Product Characterization

• Analysis of the chemical composition of coatings or individual coating components (e.g. of competing products).
• Analysis of the layer composition of coating systems and surface coatings (e.g. layer thickness, layer sequence). 
• Analysis of the distribution of filler materials in coatings (pigments, dulling agents). 
• Environmental simulation (e.g. heat storage, exposure and weathering tests)
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Coating Failure Analysis

• Characterization of spots and soiling on the coating surface.
• Analysis of coating defects (e.g. scratches, glossy or dull areas) and inclusions in the coating.
• Surface analysis in the case of coating wetting problem on the surface of components.
• Boundary analysis in case of coating delamination and poor adhesion of surface coats.
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Development of Plasma Surface Coating Within the Scope of Our Surface Coating Service

• Upgrading of product surfaces.
• Metallic decorative coatings.
• Functionalization of surfaces, meaning the improvement of surface characteristics (e.g. water repellent surfaces, scratch protection, “self-cleaning” surfaces, …)
• Improvement of adhesion.

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