16.11.2022 Zinc flake systems for components with difficult geometry

In October, DÖRKEN broadcast a three-part network series called “Zinc flake system coating process for bolts with internal drive” via online seminar from Herdecke into the world. Experts from different industries held presentations on the coating of components with difficult geometries, in this case bolts with internal drives. The goal was to transfer the knowledge that such components can also be coated with a zinc flake system in a reliable way for series production. Experts from DÖRKEN as well as from renowned companies from the fields of bolt production and plant engineering could be won as speakers.

The following presentations were given as part of this series:

1. Bolt knowledge and the technology internal drive – Michael Stähler (DÖRKEN) and Robert Kupczyk (Camcar Innovations)

2. Parameters and adjustment for standard coating lines – Martin Grün (DÖRKEN)

3. State of the art: Presentation of current concepts of different coating line manufacturers – Janis Barth (WMV), Bruno Forster (Forplan) and Lars Hayen (Sidasa)

63 people from Europe and the USA came together digitally to watch the insightful presentations. Among them were representatives of coating companies, bolt manufacturers and automotive OEMs. Of course, the experts were also available to answer open questions.

“We are very pleased that the event series was so well received”, says Tobias Kleyer, Team Lead of the DÖRKEN Coatings Academy and organizer of the events. “The great feedback shows us that there is a huge interest in this topic. We are sure that we were able to show the decision makers in an informative and entertaining way that zinc flake solutions are also ideal for bolts with internal drives.”