BRAND-NEW
New Coating System from Dörken MKS Receives German Innovation Award At the German Innovation Award 2020 the new room temperature-
bulky or too temperature sensitive. The innovative coating achieves at least
curing zinc flake coating (RT) from the Dörken MKS’ corrosion experts of
720 h without base metal corrosion in salt spray testing (in accordance
Herdecke has been announced winner in the “Excellence in Business to
with DIN EN ISO 9227). The new product is applied via spraying – curing
Business – Materials & Surfaces” category.
occurs at room temperatures of 20–25°C in approximately 20–60 minutes, depending on the thickness of the coat applied. This means there is
The German Innovation Award for pioneering innovations is presented
no need for a drying furnace. In addition, depending on application a
once a year by the German Design Council – the German competence
matching top coat can also be applied, further increasing the level of
centre for design, brands and innovation – and is one of the most
corrosion protection and improving other characteristics such as chemical
acclaimed prizes in its field. A jury of experts awards prizes for
resistance, appearance and feel. Conclusion: surface protection that opens
cross-sector, innovative products and pioneering solutions with particular
up whole new coating opportunities.
added value for the user, with two competition categories: “Excellence in Business to Consumer” and “Excellence in Business to Business”.
“Innovation is what drives us” Dörken MKS Head of Research & Development Dr. Marcel Roth notes:
New opportunities for corrosion protection with zinc flake systems
“We are really delighted with this award, because innovation and
Dörken MKS was able to enthuse the expert jury with its new room
customers is the key driving force behind our company. Our whole team
temperature-curing zinc flake coating DELTA-PROTEKT® KL 170 RT. This
gives their all every day to achieve this.”
the continuous improvement of our products for the benefit of our
new innovation means that it is now also possible to give long-lasting corrosion protection to parts that were previously deemed too large, too
For further information: www.doerken-mks.de
The room temperature curing zinc flake coating DELTA-PROTEKT® KL 170 RT was named a winner of the German Innovation Award 2020. © Dörken MKS
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