The functional demands on modern automotive systems include increased load and corrosion resistance, a longer life span, and the reduction of weight and friction.

The surface treatments used in the manufacturing of parts for the automotive industry have to meet both functional and decorative requirements. New and improved deposition techniques developed over the last decade are becoming more and more common in power train and engine applications. In the case of the surface treatments required for decorative use, environment-friendly processes and materials are increasingly replacing traditional chrome plating.

Sulzer Metco is at the forefront of surface technology for the automotive industry, offering solutions and services that fulfill a broad range of the surface treatment needs of the automotive industry.

In the Automotive Industry, leading Sulzer Metco brands are recognized for their quality, consistency and valuable benefits. For example, For example, automotive OEM’s worldwide choose wet friction linings provided by Sulzer Metco Friction Systems. Sulzer Metaplas provides turnkey system technology and expert coating services on automotive components to control wear, corrosion and frictional characteristics, as well as decorative coatings using our MAXIT®, IONIT® and IONIT OX® technologies.

Automotive solutions using thermal spray technology often employ Metco® and Sprabond® materials, using UniCoat™ or MultiCoat® spray controller platforms and our unique RotaPlasma® rotating plasma spray equipment. In addition, AMDRY® braze materials provide cost-effective joining solutions without compromising quality or serviceability.