Greenkote’s technology has a number of key advancements that make it potentially ideal for use in many areas within the automotive sector: the coating is metallurgically bonded, giving a very strong adhesion, and it provides a high level of corrosion protection for components that may be exposed to the elements. In current trials, Greenkote treated surfaces offer “micro-roughness” of the inter-metallic thermal diffusion layer, which creates an excellent bonding surface, providing a good base for adhesion.

Commenting on the project, Greenkote Chief Executive Officer, Mark Gore, said, “This is another milestone for us. We are working with a leading vehicle OEM and Scott Bader to develop solutions which could, in the future, transform aspects of automotive assembly, offering superior all-round performance, flexibility and reduced production costs.

“We are testing the bonding of Greenkote-treated corrosion enhanced fasteners to prepreg laminate substrates used for automotive body paneling. The Greenkote treatment provides a uniform, adherent and thin coating, which is perfect for multi-layered systems when combined with cutting-edge adhesives provided by Scott Bader.”