Surface Pretreatment

Used to remove organic soils such as dirt, oils and grease. Applied by recirculating spray, immersion and spray wand units.

ALL-CLENE™ 2310 is a powdered, heavy-duty immersion cleaner designed for metal finishing operations on steel and stainless steel. It also serves as a robust detergent for various cleaning tasks involving grease, oil, and resistant soils.

ALL-CLENE™ 2511 is a powdered immersion cleaner formulated for aluminum alloys and mixed metals. This non-silicate, non-etching, moderately alkaline detergent excels at removing tough grease and oil residues in moderate to low temperature soak applications for aluminum and other surfaces.

ALL-CLENE™ 1160 combines potent alkaline builders, chelates, dispersants, and low-foaming detergents to achieve optimal soil penetration and dispersion. It is suitable for use in single or multi-stage spray washers, ultrasonic cleaning units, C.I.P. cleaning applications, and traditional hot tank cleaning.

ALL-CLENE™ 1165, a low-temperature, low-foam metal cleaner, is ideal for heavy-duty cleaning of ferrous metals before iron or zinc phosphate application. It effectively removes lubricants, previous phosphate coatings, light rust, oxides, and smut, while providing flash rust protection for steel during processing.

ALL-CLENE™ 1180, an alkaline liquid detergent, is engineered to tackle the most challenging soils encountered in manufacturing processes. It includes detergents and wetting agents that penetrate and lift oils, chlorinated paraffins, and varnished drawing compounds from substrates, preventing redeposition on the surface.

ALL-CLENE™ 1181 is an alkaline liquid detergent composed of alkaline builders, dispersants, water conditioners, and detergents, optimized for maximum soil penetration and dispersion. ALL-CLENE™ 1181 is appropriate for use on a variety of ferrous metals, including cast iron and nickel, as well as titanium, copper, and other metals resistant to strong alkalis.

ALL-CLENE™ S100L is a robust, liquid immersion cleaner tailored for metal finishing tasks involving steel and stainless steel. It effectively removes light rust, oxides, phosphate coatings, and lubricants used in drawing, stamping, and forming processes.

ALL-CLENE™ 3216, a gentle alkaline, liquid cleaner concentrate, is formulated for cleaning ferrous, galvanized, or aluminum metals. Its low-residue design is essential for applications where residue from the cleaner could pose problems during the drying process.

ALL-CLENE^™ trademark of Alliant Chemical.

Used prior to applying conversion coatings on a metal surface and are designed to remove inorganic soils such as weld and laser scale, and other oxides such as rust.

ALL-CLENE™ 2860 is a mildly acidic, liquid cleaner concentrate designed to thoroughly clean ferrous, aluminum, and zinc surfaces in a power spray washer. It operates effectively at moderate temperatures, providing a clean surface ready for painting or surface conversion treatment.

ALL-CLENE™ 2120 is a non-chromated, phosphate-free, liquid acidic cleaner that removes oxide, smut, mill scale, and discoloration from aluminum and its alloys. Ideal for use before spot welding, anodizing, barrel burnishing, conversion coating, or after alkaline etching or welding, it works well in hard water, requires no heating, and rinses off completely. It contains a synergized blend of synthetic detergents, wetting agents, builders, and sequestrants for superior cleaning and emulsification of stubborn soils.

ALL-CLENE™ 2143 is a phosphate-free acid cleaner that removes carbon and particulates. Suitable for dip tank applications or recirculating systems with a defoamer, it effectively penetrates and removes challenging soils such as oxide films, fly ash, and oils. Safe for all metals, it brightens the substrate surface in direct contact with the solution.

ALL-CLENE™ 2145 is an aluminum deoxidizer/cleaner in liquid concentrate form, crafted to strip the natural oxide coating from aluminum surfaces. Its formula includes a mix of detergents and organic solvents to penetrate and lift oils, coolants, and various soils. Additionally, it contains a special acid blend that removes the oxide layer while passivating the surface.

ALL-CLENE™ 1882 is an aluminum deoxidizer/etchant, an acidic liquid concentrate, free of phosphates, designed to eliminate oxides and scale from aluminum prior to processes like anodizing, conversion coating, and painting, where an active, oxide-free surface is essential.

ALL-CLENE^™ trademark of Alliant Chemical.

Is a non-crystalline, nonmetallic, coating that is chemically adherent to the metal substrate to provide increased paint adhesion and increased corrosion protection.

Spray Wand Process

ALL-COAT™ SW MM is a highly concentrated liquid iron phosphate compound intended for cleaning and coating steel, zinc, and aluminum surfaces. Ideal for steam gun applications, this acidic liquid contains activators that enhance cleaning and enable rapid coating on metal surfaces, ensuring dependable results at lower costs.

Spray Washer or Immersion

ALL-COAT™ 6802 serves as a cleaner/coater containing wetting agents and accelerators, specifically formulated to phosphatize ferrous surfaces via spray or immersion. It excels in environments where controlling the proper pH is difficult due to high alkaline drag-out, alkaline-rich water, or soil presence. The product establishes a consistent, dense phosphate layer, ensuring a superior foundation for subsequent painting.

ALL-COAT™ 2073-LT is a low-temperature cleaner and coater designed for iron phosphate conversion coating on a variety of metals, including steel, cast iron, aluminum, and zinc-galvanized surfaces. This molybdenum-free formula provides exceptional cleaning and bonding capabilities, improved corrosion resistance for both powder and wet coatings, and features an advanced surfactant system optimized for low-temperature applications. It is capable of achieving coating weights of up to 80 mg/ft².

ALL-COAT™ 2849 serves as a cleaner and coater for iron phosphate conversion coatings. It employs non-molybdate accelerators to treat both ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces in recirculating washers and immersion applications. This product results in a dense, grayish phosphate coating that averages 10-25 mg/ft² more than traditional molybdate-containing products.

ALL-COAT™ 3535 is an acidic liquid compound used for phosphating iron and steel surfaces. It produces dense coating weights without dusting, ensuring excellent paint adhesion and corrosion resistance. Highly resistant to flash rusting, it prevents excessive coatings and rusting during line stoppages or long runs to the dry-off oven.

ALL-COAT^™ trademark of Alliant Chemical.

Conversion coatings that offer high performance corrosion protection beyond iron phosphate and are compatible with all paint systems.

ALL-COAT™ MP-3X is a microcrystalline, manganese-modified zinc phosphate compound utilized for paint bonding and corrosion inhibition on steel and mixed metals including aluminum and zinc. It is an advanced technology product designed for high-quality mixed metal operations. It complies with Federal Spec TTC-490E Type I and TOYOTA # HTH-7500 for fine coatings, offering coating weights between 150 to 500 mg/ft2.

ALL-COAT™ MP-100MM is a microcrystalline zinc phosphate designed for the treatment of steel, galvanized steel, aluminum, and zinc alloy coated steel. The process transforms the metal surface into a nonmetallic, fine-crystal zinc phosphate coating, with coating weights ranging from 150 to 500 mg/ft2, or 500-700 mg/ft2 without toner in an immersion process.

AKTIVATOR 3 is a zinc-based liquid activating agent designed for use in immersion processes, producing zinc phosphate crystals with edge lengths under 10μm.  It is particularly effective in low-temperature zinc phosphating processes, achieving a reduced layer weight of 2.0 to 3.0 g/m².  Ideally used in the rinsing bath before zinc phosphating.  AKTIVATOR® is a registered trademark of Kluthe.

DECORRDAL 301 N 6 a zinc phosphating agent, nickel-containing treatment.  It is suitable for uniformly producing zinc phosphate coatings under standard conditions.  Ideal for low-pressure spraying and immersion applications.  DECORRDAL® is a registered trademark of Kluthe.

ALL-COAT^™ trademark of Alliant Chemical.

These next-generation phosphate-free conversion coatings provide an environmentally responsible alternative to traditional phosphate coatings on a metal surface.

ALL-COAT™ 2857, this zirconium-based concentrate is an innovative acidic liquid that cleans and coats both ferrous and aluminum substrates. It effectively transforms these surfaces, significantly enhancing their corrosion resistance. The protective coating provided by ALL-COAT™ 2857 surpasses the performance of traditional iron phosphate treatments, offering not only improved corrosion resistance but also superior adhesion for subsequent topcoats.

ALL-COAT™ 2860, a zirconium-based acidic liquid concentrate, transforms ferrous and aluminum surfaces into highly corrosion-resistant coatings. Outperforming traditional iron phosphate, it ensures excellent topcoat adhesion. Systems utilizing ALL-COAT™ 2860 have reached up to 4000 hours of ASTM B-117 salt spray resistance on steel and aluminum with a single powder coat.

ALL-COAT™ 6482, a cutting-edge zirconium-based acidic liquid concentrate engineered to apply a highly corrosion-resistant coating on both ferrous and non-ferrous substrates. The innovative formula of ALL-COAT™ 6482 ensures a coating that outperforms traditional iron phosphate in corrosion resistance and offering a robust solution for a wide range of industrial applications.

ALL-COAT™ 6485 is a reactive, non-chromium dry-in-place treatment intended to substitute iron and zinc phosphates. Its uniqueness lies in its versatility; it can serve as a dry-in-place treatment to conserve water by forgoing a rinse, or it can be rinsed for use in e-coat applications. Additionally, when applied as a dry-in-place coating, ALL-COAT™ 6485 helps to prevent flash rust prior to drying.

UniCoat® ZR 1 a single-step zirconium-based cleaner coater for spray-to-drain applications.  It is a single-component cleaner coater optimized for large production parts that do not fit in a traditional pretreatment washer system, efficient treatment with a sustainable process is easily achieved with UniCoat® ZR 1, providing enhanced performance compared to phosphate-based cleaner coaters.  UniCoat® is a registered trademark of MKS/Atotech.

ALL-COAT^™ trademark of Alliant Chemical.

These products are designed to enhance the performance of our conversion coating products for multi-metal applications.

ALL-SEAL™ 2805, is an acidic, chrome-free liquid is expertly formulated for the final stage of multi-stage metal cleaning and phosphating operations. It’s designed to effectively seal both conventional and low-temperature iron and zinc phosphate coatings, ensuring superior protection and longevity for treated surfaces.

ALL-SEAL™ 1488 is a reactive, non-chrome sealer that performs similarly to traditional chrome sealers in iron and zinc phosphate processes.  ALL-SEAL™ 1488 has proven to enhance corrosion protection and improve paint adhesion, thereby extending salt spray resistance on all ferrous and most non-ferrous metals.

ALL-SEAL™ 2846 is suitable for use on a variety of metals including steel, galvanized, galvanneal, aluminum, zinc, titanium, and yellow metals. It has been shown to improve corrosion protection and paint adhesion, thereby extending the salt spray hours for both ferrous and non-ferrous metal substrates, such as stainless-steel alloys. Additionally, ALL-SEAL™ 2846 is free of toxic metals and does not contribute to increased costs or demands on waste treatment systems.

ALL-SEAL™ 2850, an amine-based, water-soluble sealer that’s revolutionizing post-treatment processes. Free from chromium and phosphate, this non-foaming solution is highly effective even at low concentrations, providing robust protection against flash rusting. Ideal for a variety of industrial applications, ALL-SEAL™ 2850 is the go-to choice for those seeking efficient and environmentally conscious sealing options.

Products formulated to prepare synthetic materials of all types for liquid painting and vacuum metalizing.

ALL-PLAST^™ C45 is a mild acid detergent used in spray applications for the removal of mold release, shop dust and fingerprints. Safe for use on plastics and composites.

ALL-PLAST^™ CNP45 is a mild acid, phosphate free detergent used in spray applications for the removal of mold release, shop dust and fingerprints. Safe for use on plastics and composites.

ALL-PREP^™ P977 is a rinse aid used in spray applications for use in the final stage of a plastics washing process. Aids in drying and preventing water spotting. Safe for use on plastics and composites.

ALL-PREP^™ PM609 is a conductive coating for the application of powder coating or electrostatic liquid paint. The product can be used in spray, immersion or manual spray applications. Safe for use on plastics and composites.

ALL-PREP^™ PF602 is a conductive coating for the application of powder coating or electrostatic liquid paint. Formulated for very fast drying. The product can be used in spray, immersion or manual spray applications. Safe for use on plastics and composites.

ALL-PLAST^™ and ALL-PREP^™ trademarks of Alliant Chemical.

Acidic and near neutral descalers that are used to remove inorganic soils such as weld, laser scale, and other oxides such as rust.

UniPrep® ACS 100 is a near neutral pH descaler for spray multi-metal applications. Efficiently removes weld and laser scale, even in recessed areas of complex geometry parts, supporting improved paint adhesion and corrosion resistance.  UniPrep® is a registered trademark of MKS/Atotech.

UniPrep® ACD 105 is a near neutral pH descaler for immersion multi-metal applications. Can operate at near neutral pH resulting in less substrate etching, which leads to process savings through longer solution life and lower wastewater treatment costs.  UniPrep® is a registered trademark of MKS/Atotech.

UniPrep® ACM 308 is a more acidic descaler for more challenging scales and can be applied via spray or
immersion. Free of APEs, P, F, B as well as hydrochloric and nitric acid.  UniPrep® is a registered trademark of MKS/Atotech.

Department of Defense (DOD)-QPL Spec Products

Treatments approved for military and aerospace applications

SURTEC 650®, is a tri-chrome passivation for aluminum, QPL-listed and meets MIL-DTL-81706-B and MIL-DTL 5541-F standards. It is recognized as a global benchmark technology in the aerospace and automotive industries, offering superior bare metal corrosion protection and excellent paint adhesion on painted substrates. This technology is based on a NAVAIR patent.  SURTEC 650® is a registered trademark of SurTec.

Caterpillar Approved Products

Approved Product Listing 1E1850 change 49.

Interlox® 5707 is a phosphorous-free system that deposits a zirconium oxide coating on steel, aluminum, zinc and
magnesium substrates. Interlox® 5707 provides an excellent base for wet painting or powder coating and will significantly enhance adhesion and corrosion resistance. CAT 1E4093B approved (CAT 1E4093A – conditional approval). Interlox® is a registered trademark of MKS/Atotech.

Interlox® 5040 D is a phosphorous and nitrogen free system optimized for immersion applications that deposits a zirconium oxide coating on steel, aluminum, zinc and magnesium substrates. Interlox® 5040 D provides an excellent base for liquid and powder paints as well as electrodeposition (ecoat) paint applications, offering enhanced adhesion and corrosion resistance. CAT 1E4093B approved (CAT 1E4093A – conditional approval). Interlox® is a registered trademark of MKS/Atotech.

UniCoat® CTR is a phosphorous-free process that simultaneously cleans and deposits a zirconium oxide coating on steel, zinc, magnesium, and aluminum parts, enhancing the performance of subsequent organic finishes. UniCoat ® CTR is designed for applications using recirculating spray washer systems with multiple processing stages (two, three and four stages) and provides an excellent base prior to wet painting or powder coating.  CAT 1E4093B approved (CAT 1E4093A – conditional approval). UniCoat® is a registered trademark of MKS/Atotech.

Kluthe – John Deere Preferred Supplier

Kluthe is John Deere Supplier Sustainability Award Winner 2021!

Traditional tri-cation zinc phosphating with the DECORRDAL 300 and DECORRDAL 500 series is still the state of the art when it comes to the highest requirements.

Environmentally friendly thin film technology offers cost-effective, phosphate-free zirconium-based processes that replace conventional iron phosphating and zinc phosphating.  Thin film processes are already successfully used in industries such as automotive and agricultural machinery, both for passivation purposes and for optimal paint pretreatment.  The DECORRDAL 900 and DECORRDAL 600 series reduce chemical use, energy consumption and lower your operating costs.  DECORRDAL® is a registered trademark of Kluthe.