SurTec will showcase innovative coatings and electroplating technologies designed to improve performance, durability and design flexibility at SurfaceTechnology GERMANY 2026.
Surface technology specialist SurTec will present a broad portfolio of innovative and established surface treatment solutions at SurfaceTechnology GERMANY 2026, taking place from 5–7 May 2026.
Visitors can meet the company at Booth 22 in Hall 1, where the focus will be on high-performance technologies for functional coatings, corrosion protection and decorative electroplating. The company will highlight integrated surface engineering solutions designed to meet demanding functional requirements while also enabling greater creative freedom in product design.
“Many of the challenges our customers face today — from regulatory compliance to process stability and increasing design flexibility — have been part of our development focus for years. At SurfaceTechnology GERMANY, we will demonstrate how our proven processes in functional coatings and electroplating can be combined into coordinated system solutions from a single source,” has stated Benjamin Diener, Head of Sales at SurTec Deutschland GmbH.
In the Functional Coatings segment, SurTec will present technologies designed for the locking, sealing, assembly and disassembly of screws and other fasteners. The globally recognised precote® product range delivers process-reliable functional coatings suitable for a wide variety of industrial applications.
The portfolio also includes modern anti-friction coatings for metals, plastics and elastomers. These coatings provide controlled friction coefficients, reduce wear and support improved assembly performance and component functionality, ultimately helping to extend component service life and maintain process reliability in industrial manufacturing.
Another key focus at the exhibition will be functional electroplating solutions for corrosion protection:
- Among the technologies on display is the SurTec 717 Zn/Ni process, known for its exceptionally stable performance and high deposition rate. The electrolyte system can operate using conventional technology or as a membrane process with SurTec technologies and MCA membrane anodes, enabling consistently high performance over extended operating periods.
- SurTec will also highlight its pioneering role in environmentally responsible technologies. The company developed the first Cr (VI)-free passivation, SurTec 680, which provides effective corrosion protection while meeting modern regulatory requirements. Combined with tailored sealers, these passivation systems enhance both corrosion resistance and functional properties such as dry lubrication.
In decorative electroplating, SurTec will showcase advanced trivalent chromium processes that open up new aesthetic possibilities for designers and manufacturers:
- The SurTec 851 process enables semi-gloss, non-reflective nickel surfaces with high uniformity, while the company’s trivalent chromium coatings provide a wide colour spectrum ranging from light to dark finishes.
- With SurTec 883 XT, introduced in 2017, SurTec achieved consistent colour values comparable to those of traditional hexavalent chromium processes. Complementary coloured electrolytes, including SurTec 881 ACL, SurTec 886 and SurTec 888, allow manufacturers to create warm to neutral dark tones for high-quality decorative surfaces.
Together, these technologies combine modern process reliability with expanded design freedom for contemporary product finishes. Throughout SurfaceTechnology GERMANY 2026, SurTec specialists will be available at Booth 22 to discuss the company’s latest developments and applications in surface technology.