Ronatec Pretreatment Technology

Pretreatment Engineered for Paint & Powder Coating

Conversion coatings, phosphates, cleaners, seals, and pretreatment chemistry designed to improve paint adhesion, corrosion resistance, process consistency, and coating performance.

Surface Preparation Matters

Better coating performance starts before the paint or powder is applied.

Pretreatment is the foundation for coating adhesion, corrosion resistance, and long-term finish performance.

Ronatec pretreatment technologies are designed for paint and powder coating operations that need clean, consistent, production-ready surfaces across ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

From multi-metal cleaners and iron phosphates to inorganic conversion coatings, final seals, rinses, and complementary products, Ronatec helps finishers improve process reliability and coating results.

Powder coated industrial parts after pretreatment
Why Pretreatment

Process chemistry designed to support adhesion, corrosion protection, and production consistency.

Paint Adhesion

Prepare the substrate to help paint and powder coatings bond more reliably to the metal surface.

Corrosion Resistance

Conversion coatings and final seals can help improve corrosion protection and salt spray results.

Cleaner Surfaces

Remove oils, grease, carbon soils, waxy inhibitors, light corrosion, and other difficult contaminants.

Multi-Stage Washers

Products designed for multi-stage spray systems, agitated immersion, soak tanks, and belt washers.

Lower Temperature Options

Low-temperature cleaners can help reduce energy use without sacrificing cleaning performance.

Process Safety

Neutral pH and low-conductivity products can support safer, more operator-friendly pretreatment lines.

Advanced Conversion Coatings

Modern pretreatment options for paint and powder coating lines.

Ronatec provides conversion coatings and pretreatment products for operations looking to improve adhesion, corrosion resistance, salt spray performance, and process efficiency.

Inorganic Conversion Coatings

High-performance pretreatment with reduced process burden.

Ronatec inorganic conversion coatings are formulated to replace traditional iron phosphate in certain applications. These coatings can require little or no heat, form a microcrystalline surface, and help improve paint adhesion and corrosion protection.

Low / No Heat Options
Short Contact Time
Reduced Sludge
Lower Waste Treatment Burden
Ronatec Pretreatment Products

Phosphates, cleaners, seals, rinses, and service tools for coating operations.

Iron Phosphate

I-Phos and Ronaphos iron phosphate products are designed for proven pretreatment performance, paint adhesion, and corrosion resistance in paint and powder coating lines.

Zinc & Manganese Phosphate

Products designed to provide uniform phosphate structures and support demanding corrosion resistance, lubricity, and coating weight requirements.

Inorganic Conversion Coatings

Modern conversion coating options designed to reduce phosphate, minimize sludge, lower total dissolved solids, and support high-performance adhesion and corrosion protection.

Final Seals & Rinses

Sealers and rinses designed to eliminate flash rust, enhance paint adhesion, and improve corrosion resistance after conversion coating.

Multi-Metal Cleaners

Cleaners for oils, grease, carbon soils, fatty acid soils, waxy corrosion inhibitors, light corrosion, and other difficult production contaminants.

Complementary Products

pH adjusters, cleaner boosters, solvent additives, wetting agents, rust removers, and auxiliary tools for pretreatment process support.

Production Line Support

Pretreatment chemistry for real manufacturing environments.

Ronatec products are designed for use in multi-stage spray systems, agitated immersions, soak tanks, and belt washers.

Whether your line is focused on cleaning, phosphate conversion, inorganic conversion coating, sealing, or rinsing, Ronatec can help evaluate the chemistry and process conditions needed to improve coating performance.

Industrial pretreatment and coating process
Industrial iron phosphate pretreatment line
Industries + Applications

Supporting paint and powder coating operations across industrial markets.

Ronatec pretreatment technologies are used in production environments where coating adhesion, corrosion resistance, surface cleanliness, and line reliability matter.

Powder Coating
Industrial Finishing
Fabricated Metal
Appliance Manufacturing
Transportation
Agricultural Equipment
Architectural Metals
Heavy Equipment
FAQ

Pretreatment and conversion coating questions.

What is pretreatment before paint or powder coating?

Pretreatment is the cleaning and conversion coating process used to prepare metal surfaces before finishing. It helps improve paint adhesion, corrosion resistance, and long-term coating performance.

What is iron phosphate pretreatment?

Iron phosphate is a conversion coating commonly used before paint or powder coating to improve adhesion and corrosion protection on metal parts.

What are inorganic conversion coatings?

Inorganic conversion coatings are modern pretreatment technologies designed to form a microcrystalline surface that can improve paint adhesion and corrosion resistance while reducing sludge and process burden.

Can Ronatec support multi-stage washer systems?

Yes. Ronatec pretreatment products are designed for use in multi-stage spray systems, agitated immersion systems, soak tanks, and belt washers.

Let’s talk about your pretreatment requirements.

Whether you need phosphate chemistry, inorganic conversion coatings, cleaners, seals, rinses, or process support, Ronatec can help evaluate the right pretreatment solution for your operation.

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