Article | REF: M1503 V1

Cataphoresis

Author: Victor KEN

Publication date: March 10, 2000

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2. Properties of the cataphoretic film

As with all organic coatings, surface preparation of the part to be painted is essential: alkaline degreasers and zinc phosphating are the techniques commonly used in the automotive industry, while iron phosphating is also common in subcontracting and general industry.

2.1 Benefits

  • Anticorrosion

    The anti-corrosion properties imparted to metal parts by cataphoresis are exceptional, and far superior to those imparted by anaphoresis: they enable a vehicle's lifespan to be doubled or tripled without the appearance of pustules or perforations in the underpinnings. The 6-year anti-corrosion warranties given by automakers bear witness to this.

    The reasons are as follows:

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