PREKOTE
PreKote is a surface pretreatment product range created by Pantheon Chemicals in US. SOCOMORE has an exclusive licence for the aeronautics industry.
PreKote replaces both chromate and non-chromate conversion coating systems. It replaces acid etches, solvent washes, and other toxic substances used on metal and composite substrates prior to priming and painting. PreKote is also an adhesion promoter for metal to metal bonding.
PreKote offers many benefits and has significant advantages over other conversion systems :
Industrial Benefits
- Reduces number of chemicals used
- Reduces overall process time and downtime
- Reduces HAZMAT shipping and storage (non hazardous and non-flammable)
- Reduces total product and process life cycle costs
Technical Benefits
- Fast application of pretreatment process
- Very high corrosion protection
- Superior paint adhesion and flexibility
- Easy of use
- for large surfaces, immersion, or touch-ups
- available in liquid (bulk) or presaturated wipes
- Safest product available
- low VOCs
Safety and Environment Benefits
- No odor
- Low VOCs
- CFC free
- Non-toxic: Hexavalent chromium-free
- Reduce water usage
- High biodegradability
PreKote is approved by U.S Department of Defense, BOEING, EMBRAER, DASSAULT AVIATION, BOMBARDIER, BELL, SAAB, UNITED AIRLINES and DELTA AIRLINES among others.
