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    13.03.2026 DÖRKEN: PFAS-free solutions at Surface Technology Germany

    The entire bolt and fastening industry will be gathering at Surface Technology Germany in Stuttgart from May 5 to 7, 2026 — and Dörken will be there with its pioneering corrosion protection solutions.

    Regulatory requirements for coating systems are increasing – and with them the pressure on manufacturers to quickly provide practical alternatives. DÖRKEN is responding to this development with a clear approach: using restrictions as a driver for innovation. The focus of the topics on the trade fair will therefore be clearly on PFAS-free systems with confirmed market readiness and OEM approvals. Dörken already offers PFAS-free solutions that meet the high requirements of the automotive industry. These include approvals from Volkswagen and Volvo. The DELTA-PROTEKT® TC 502 GZ topcoat has been approved in the VW TL 245 Ofl-t647 specification, while Volvo has approved several system combinations in the VCS 5737.41 specification: DELTA-PROTEKT® KL 100 or DÖRKEN® BASE 120 combined with DELTA-PROTEKT® TC 502 GZ SILVER, and DÖRKEN® Base 120 together with DÖRKEN® TOP 500 BLACK. Further sampling at renowned OEMs, particularly in the automotive and wind industries, is currently underway. This underscores the company's innovative strength and its role as a pioneer in sustainable coating technologies.

    Another highlight is DELTA-PROTEKT® KL 170 RT – a 1K zinc flake base system that cures at room temperature. The solution is used e.g. on wheel hubs and brake discs and offers significant advantages in processing: greater flexibility, simplified processes, and reduced energy consumption, as no curing process in an oven is required.

    Dörken kindly invites all trade visitors to find out more about PFAS-free corrosion protection systems, room temperature-curing coating solutions, and the latest innovations in the zinc flake segment. The corrosion protection experts look forward to exchanging and providing individual advice in Hall 001, Booth C42.