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Plasma treatment is used as a surface modification technique to prime automotive parts for improved bonding. While plasma treatment does enhance surface wetting and improve surface energy, it adds operational cost, footprint demand and offers only a small window of time for proper adhesion to occur.

Henkel's BONDERITE chrome-free conversion coatings chemically convert metal surfaces, dramatically improving adhesion of formed-in-place liquid gaskets, while eliminating the need for plasma treatment. Effective on aluminum, steel or compacted graphite iron surfaces, the coatings further enable alternative metal substrates, while providing improved sealing characteristics and manufacturing process robustness.

Typical applications include: Engine front covers, oil pans, rear seal retainers, transmission cases and covers, axle differential covers.

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Matt Boback, North American Business Development Manager - ACS Group, Henkel Corporation Matt Boback is the North American Business Development Manager for the ACS group specializing in Powertain and NEV solutions for Henkel Corporation. Matt has over 21 years of experience in automotive and have been with Henkel since 1996 in various roles.

Kerry Ankenbrand, North American Surface Treatment BusinessDevelopment Manager - ACS group, Henkel Corporation Kerry Ankenbrand is the North American Surface Treatment Business Development Manager for the ACS group with Henkel Corporation. Since his appointment in October 2016 he is responsible for Business Development of both Surface Treatments and Ecoat technologies. Ankenbrand has over 20 years of experience in automotive, and has been with Henkel since 2006.