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 DACROMET®
DACROMET® is the leading inorganic coating specified by automotive companies worldwide and is a
proven coating system in many industries. A water-based, VOC compliant coating, DACROMET® is com-
prised mainly of overlapping zinc and aluminum flake in an inorganic binder.
Four Way Corrosion Protection
♦ Barrier Protection: Overlapping zinc and aluminum flakes pro-
vide an excellent barrier between the steel substrate and the
corrosive media
♦ Galvanic Action: Zinc corrodes to protect steel
♦ Passivation: Metal oxides slow down the corrosion reaction of
zinc and steel to provide 3 times greater corrosion protection than
pure zinc
♦ Self-Repairing: Zinc oxides and carbonates migrate to the
damaged area of the coating to actively repair the coating and
restore barrier protection

Environmental Benefits Functional Benefits

♦ Chromium-Free Alternative- GEOMET® Low ♦ Thin- DACROMET 320®: 5-7 microns
®
is the replacement for DACROMET in Chrome DACROMET 320® L: 7-9 microns
order to comply with the following regu- ♦ Hydrogen Embrittlement Free
lations: Process- Coating application process

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not require acid pickling or in-

Occupational Safety and Health volve electroplating
♦ Bimetallic Corrosion Resistant-
Administration (OSHA)
Aluminum flake eliminates the typical

DaimlerChrysler CS-9003 bimetallic cell of most zinc coatings

General Motors GMW 3059 when mated with aluminum or steel

Ford WSS-M99P9999-A1 ♦ Solvent Resistant- Inorganic nature

EU Directive on End of Life Vehicles causes it to be resistant to organic

EU Directive on Electrical Equipment solvents
(RoHS) ♦ Heat Resistant- Maintains corrosion
♦ NO TOXIC METALS- Free of nickel, resistance even following a heat shock
cadmium, lead, barium and mercury of 3 hrs @ 550°F (288°C)
♦ WATER BASED-Free from dangerous ♦ Conductive- Concentration of metallic
flake allows an electrical current to be
solvents passed to the substrate
♦ VOC COMPLIANT- Under EPA RACT
requirements
The DACROMET® product line shows versatility in application and performance, with coating systems
developed to meet functional criteria that are specified by worldwide OEM’s and suppliers. The following
are the formulations that have been engineered with your needs in mind:

DACROMET 320® - Contains low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) below Federal and
State regulations

DACROMET 320® LC- Formulated as a response to industry restrictions on chromium, this LV
formulation contains Low Chromium and falls within current and near-term anticipated regulations

DACROMET 500® - Almost identical to standard DACROMET 320®, this LV formulation uses
PTFE in the basecoat to offer consistent torque-tension characteristics without a supplemental sealer
(Available in LC)

DACROMET 320® HS- In order to achieve thicker coating weight in an efficient manner, this LV
formulation was engineered for various Dip-Drain parts such as fuel filler tubes, stampings, etc.
Versatile Application
DACROMET® is applied using conventional Dip-Spin, Spray or Dip-Drain-Spin equipment following an
alkaline and/or mechanical cleaning cycle. Coating thickness can be varied by altering elements in the
application processes. DACROMET® is cured at 610°F PMT (peak metal temperature), which must be
maintained for 15 minutes.

Dip-Spin Spray Dip-Drain-Spin

Synergistic Sealers
The PLUS® sealers, developed to complement the DACROMET® coating, provide a complete coating
system that sets industry standards with dynamic versatility. The PLUS® sealers, applied in one coat
over DACROMET®, provide the following characteristics:

PLUS® Sealer

Consistent torque/tension values
DACROMET®

Extended corrosion protection

Extended bimetallic protection

Extended resistance to solvents,
Steel
gasoline and brake fluid

Available in a variety of colors

Torque/Tension Properties
The PLUS® sealers provide consistent torque/tension that compares with Cadmium and
Cadmium + Wax.
 Innovative Curing

Dip-Spin Monobake- Following the application of the first coat, the parts
are baked to a metal temperature of 3500-4500F for 15 minutes, which
sets the coating. The second coat is then applied and baked at 6100F
PMT for 15 minutes to provide the final cure of both coats.

Spray-Coat/Induction-Cure- Following the application of the coating via

spray, the parts are exposed to induction heating that quickly elevates the
temperature to 6100F. This process is quick, efficient and compact be-
cause the parts are cured in a matter of seconds.

Corrosion Resistance
Salt Spray - The DACROMET® coating systems provide Salt Spray protection (per ASTM B-117 /
ISO 9227) in excess of 500 hours on threaded fasteners. With the addition of the PLUS® sealers,
protection exceeds 1000 hours.

The following pictures show a comparison of standard Zinc Plating and DACROMET 320® L.

DACROMET 320® L Zinc Plating

1000 Hours Salt Spray

Cyclic Tests- In order to establish a correlation between accelerated corrosion tests and real-
life performance, automotive manufacturers have developed their own test methods. The follow-
ing pictures show the performance of DACROMET 320® L following exposure to these cyclic
tests.
DACROMET 320® L
Cyclic Performance
GM 9540P-80 Cycles SAE J2334-80 Cycles APGE -100 Cycles
Specialized Coating Systems
The DACROMET® coating systems are developed to alleviate the concerns of engineers in response to corrosion
resistance, lubricity and functional tolerances. The following illustrates the qualities of each individual coating
system when properly applied :
C O AT I N G S Y S T E M MINIMUM MIN IMU M T OR QU E -T E N S ION
THICKNESS C OATIN G
COLOR (µm) WE IGH T C OE FFIC IE N T OF TOR QU E C OEFFIC IEN T
(g/m2) OF FR IC TION
N AME TOP C OAT

PS5873L USCAR GM9064 D IN 946

Fastener / S mall P arts C oating S ystems

DACROM E T 3 2 0 ® None S i lver 5 20 .28 .24 .25 .21

DACROM E T 5 0 0 ® A None S i lver 6 24 .19 .18 .18 .15

DACROM E T 5 0 0 ® B None S i lver 9 36 .19 .18 .18 .15

DACROM E T 3 2 0 ® P P LUS ® S i lver 6 22 .21 .21 .20 .16

DACROMET 320 ®
ML P LUS ® ML S i lver 7 24 .18 .18 .17 .13

DACROM E T 3 2 0 ® L P LUS ® L S i lver 6 22 .15 .15 .13 .11

DACROMET 320 ®
XL P LUS ® X L S i lver 7 24 .10 .10 .09 .08

DACROBL ACK™ 1 0 7 D A C ROK OTE ® 107 B lack 8 23 .14 .13 .12 .10

DACROBL ACK™ 1 2 7 D A C ROK OTE ® 127 B lack 9 25 .16 .15 .14 .11

DACROBL ACK™ 1 3 5 D A C ROK OTE ® 135 B lack 9 25 .28 .24 .23 .21

D A C ROLUB ®15
DACROL UB® 1 5 6 23 .21 .23 .22 .15
Green, B lue, C lear

D A C ROLUB ®10
DACROL UB® 1 0 6 23 .15 .17 .15 .11
Green, B lue, C lear

ID Topcoat Red,
DACROM E T ® ID Green, Yellow, B lue, 7 22 .22 .18 .17 .15
C armi ne

DACROM E T ®
T Torquer C A H Green 6 22 .17 .16 .15 .13

N on-Fastener / Large P arts C oating S ystems

DACROM E T 3 2 0 ® None S i lver 5 20 -- -- -- --

DACROMET 320® HS None S i lver 10 36 -- -- -- --

DACROM E T 3 2 0 ® P P LUS ® S i lver 6 22 -- -- -- --

DACROM E T 3 2 0 ® L P LUS ® L S i lver 6 22 -- -- -- --

DACROMET 320® PB P LUS ® B lack B lack 10 30 -- -- -- --

DACROBL ACK™ 1 0 5 D A C ROK OTE ® 105 B lack 9 25 -- -- -- --

DACROBL ACK™ 1 0 7 D A C ROK OTE ® 107 B lack 8 23 -- -- -- --

DACROBL ACK™ 1 2 7 D A C ROK OTE ® 127 B lack 9 25 -- -- -- --

DACROBL ACK™ 1 3 5 D A C ROK OTE ® 135 B lack 9 25 -- -- -- --

DACROKOT E ® 5 0 D A C ROK OTE ® 50 S i lver 7 22 -- -- -- --

DACROM E T ® LT X LTX C lear S i lver 8 35 -- -- -- --

DaimlerChrysler PS-5873L: M-10 Sems coated bolt; plain uncoated nut DIN 946: M-10 coated bolt; plain uncoated nut
GM9064-P: M-10 coated bolt; zinc plated washer; zinc plated nut USCAR: M-10 coated bolt; plain washer; zinc plated nut
C OATIN G S YS TE M FLUORESCENT S ALT C YC LIC TE S T ORGANIC TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE
COLOR UNDER S P R AY R E S U LTS SOLVENT RESISTANCE RESISTANCE
BLACK LIGHT H OU R S RESISTANCE (CONTINUOUS) (INTERMITTENT)
MIN IMU M
0 0 0 0
GM9540P APGE F C F C

DACROM E T 3 2 0 ® P urple 500 80 85 E xcellent 550 288 600 315

DACROMET 320® HS P urple 1000 80 100 E xcellent 550 288 600 315

DACROM E T 5 0 0 ®
A P urple 500 80 85 E xcellent 550 288 600 315

DACROM E T 5 0 0 ®
B P urple 1000 80 100 E xcellent 550 288 600 315

DACROM E T 3 2 0 ® P Orange 1000 80 100 E xcellent 600 315 800 426

DACROMET 320 ®
ML -- 1000 80 100 E xcellent 600 315 800 426

DACROM E T 3 2 0 ® L Green 1000 80 100 E xcellent 600 315 800 426

DACROMET 320 ®
XL B lue 1000 80 100 E xcellent 600 315 800 426

DACROMET 320 ®
PB -- 1000 80 100 P oor 360 182 360 182

DACROBLACK ™
105 -- 500 80 100 Good 360 182 360 182

DACROBLACK™ 107 -- 500 80 85 P oor 250 121 250 121

DACROBLACK™ 127 -- 500 80 85 Good 360 182 360 182

DACROBLACK™ 135 -- 500 80 85 Good 360 182 360 182

DACROL UB® 1 5 -- 500 80 85 E xcellent 600 315 600 315

DACROL UB® 1 0 -- 500 80 85 E xcellent 600 315 600 315

DACROM E T ®
ID -- 500 80 85 Good 360 182 360 182

DACROM E T ® T Green 500 80 85 P oor 300 150 300 150

DACROM E T ® LT X P urple 1000 80 85 Good 360 182 360 182

Mission Statement
To provide environmentally conscious coating compositions and related sevices worldwide that always
meet or exceed our customers’ expectations.

Global Availability
The Metal Coatings International coating systems are marketed through licensing agreements to over
175 captive and job shop coaters worldwide. For a full list of licensees, or to contact our global affiliates,
please visit our website at www.metal-coatings.com

Metal Coatings International Inc. DACRAL S.A.

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EMAIL: sales@metal-coatings.com EMAIL: info@dacral.com

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296, Shimokurata-cho, Totsuka-ku Comercio Ltda.
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