Conversion Coatings / Pre-treatments

Zinc & Manganese Phosphates

iron phosphates

Bond Guard ZRC

Eco-Quest

Iron Phosphates

Torch manufactures an extensive line of iron phosphate products for pre-paint treatments, applied by spray or soak, single stage up to 7 stage for both ferrous and non ferrous substrates. Providing excellent paint adhesion and superior bonding & salt spray results. We can tailor a product to match your individual process and achieve your performance and quality goals.

Bond Guard

3, 5 & 7 Stage processes for all types of metals.

  • Internally Accelerated
  • Multi Metal Capabilities: Aluminum, Zinc, Galvanize & Ferrous Metals
  • Low Temperature Options Available
  • Proven to provide over 1000 hours salt spray resistance

Clean & Bond

Steam Wand & Immersion Processes formulated for single step cleaning and phosphating.

  • High performance detergent package for optimum cleaning.
  • Unique formulations to provide excellent adhesion and corrosion control
  • Multi Metal Capabilities: Aluminum, Zinc, Galvanize & Ferrous Metals
  • No Rinse, Single Step Options available

NCS

Final Seal Rinses to provide the highest level of adhesion and corrosion protection.

  • We offer a variety of final seal rinses for any type of pretreatment process. Our NCS sealers are ideal for promoting adhesion and extended salt spray performance.
  • Non Chrome
  • Dry in place, passivating & zirconium options

Bond Guard ZRC

Bond Guard ZRC is a family of zirconium conversion coating processes to provide advanced bonding and anti-corrosion treatment for all metals. Formulated to replace conventional Iron or Zinc phosphate products in pretreatment applications with outstanding performance. This unique process will provide significant cost saving advantages by reducing energy consumption and disposal costs, improving process performance and eliminating phosphates and related chemicals and waste from your process.

  • Environmental Advantages, Phosphate Free
  • Improved Salt Spray Performance (> 1000 hours)
  • Reduced Total Processing Cost (Up to 50% v. Iron Phosphate)
  • Ambient Temperature Operation Capabilities.
  • Reduced Energy Expense
  • Significantly Reduced Scaling and Sludging
  • Reduced Waste (Never Dump, No chemical by product sludge)
  • Multi Metal Use (Steel, Aluminum, Zinc Galvanize)

Eco-Quest Phosphate Free

Eco Quest is a revolutionary advanced bonding and anti-corrosion treatment for all metals. Formulated to replace conventional Iron or Zinc phosphate products in pretreatment applications. This unique process provides a dry in place polymeric coating that crosslinks with subsequent top coats to provide improved adhesion and corrosion protection.

  • Non Hazardous, Metal Free, Moderate pH
  • Multi Metal Capabilities (Steel, Aluminum, Zinc Galvanize)
  • Non Sludging, Reduced Waste & Maintenance
  • Ambient Temperature
  • Single Step, Clean & Coat Available