{"id":1533,"date":"2024-05-06T15:44:34","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T13:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.arcotec.com\/?page_id=1533"},"modified":"2026-03-02T16:44:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:44:39","slug":"silica-coating","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/arcotec.com\/en\/pretreatment-systems\/flame-treatment\/silica-coating\/","title":{"rendered":"Silica coating"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"default-class\" class=\"headline-block default-class\">\r\n                        <div class=\"container\">     \r\n                            <div class=\"row\">\r\n                                <div class=\"col\">\r\n                                    <h1  style=\"color: var(--arcot-blue)\" class=\"wt-headline big  \">Silica coating<\/h1>\r\n                                <\/div>                                        \r\n                            <\/div>                         \r\n                                                        \r\n                        <\/div>                                \r\n                <\/div>\r\n            \n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>For the <strong>strictest requirements for surface tension<\/strong>, we offer you the arcosil\u00ae process, a silica coating method that ensures optimal and long-lasting improvement of wettability and adhesion to surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"default-class\" class=\"headline-block default-class\"> \r\n                                                \r\n                        <h2 style=\"color: var(--arcot-black)\" class=\"wt-subheadline \">Optimal surface adhesion through silica coating<\/h2>                            \r\n                                                                           \r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container arcot-list\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p>The silica coating process is a further development of flame treatment. Here, a slightly volatile <strong>silane compound<\/strong> is added to the flame (i.e. the fuel gas-air mixture) in a low concentration. The silicate produced in the flame is deposited on the surface. The resulting silicate layer forms an optimal adhesive base for stable and durable adhesion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"default-class\" class=\"headline-block default-class\"> \r\n                                                \r\n                        <h3 style=\"color: var(--arcot-black)\" class=\"wt-subheadline \">Proven and user-friendly: arcosil\u00ae<\/h3>                            \r\n                                                                           \r\n                <\/div>\n\n\n<p>Arcosil\u00ae is our <strong>proven silane precursor<\/strong> for silica coating surfaces. The feed into the flame is user-friendly via a silane dosing unit. This ensures uniform application on the treated substrate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2215\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/arcotec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2020226-ARCEC-SILIKATe-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47582\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arcotec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2020226-ARCEC-SILIKATe-scaled.webp 2215w, https:\/\/arcotec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2020226-ARCEC-SILIKATe-260x300.webp 260w, https:\/\/arcotec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2020226-ARCEC-SILIKATe-886x1024.webp 886w, https:\/\/arcotec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2020226-ARCEC-SILIKATe-768x888.webp 768w, https:\/\/arcotec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2020226-ARCEC-SILIKATe-1329x1536.webp 1329w, https:\/\/arcotec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2020226-ARCEC-SILIKATe-1772x2048.webp 1772w, https:\/\/arcotec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2020226-ARCEC-SILIKATe-600x693.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2215px) 100vw, 2215px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"contact-banner-block\">    \r\n              <div class=\"container-fluid\" style=\"background-color: #008DD4 \">\r\n                        <div class=\"container\">                \r\n                           <div class=\"contact-banner-container\" >\r\n                           <div class=\"contact-banner-left\">\r\n                                 <p class=\"headline\">You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.<\/p>\r\n                           <\/div>\r\n                          \r\n                           <div class=\"contact-banner-button\">\r\n                                <a class=\"wt-button\" href=\/en\/contact\/>\r\n                                    <div class=\"wt-btn-outline\">\r\n                                        <span>Contact<\/span>\r\n                                        <div class=\"wt-long-arrow-right\"><\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/a>\r\n                           <\/div>\r\n                                \r\n                           <\/div>\r\n                           <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"default-class\" class=\"headline-block default-class\">\r\n                        <div class=\"container\">     \r\n                            <div class=\"row\">\r\n                                <div class=\"col\">\r\n                                    <p  style=\"color: var(--arcot-black)\" class=\"wt-headline big headline-p-big \">The silica coating ensures optimum adhesive strength<\/p>\r\n                                <\/div>                                        \r\n                            <\/div>                         \r\n                                                        \r\n                        <\/div>                                \r\n                <\/div>\r\n            \n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>The silane burns in the flame to form silicate (SiOx, x\u22482) and forms a thin <strong>invisible layer<\/strong>, only a few nanometres thick, on the surface to be treated. The layer increases the long-term stability of the activation. Moreover, the silicate layer prevents the diffusion of oxygen and moisture. Thus the corrosion of metal, for example, can be largely suppressed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"default-class\" class=\"headline-block default-class\">\r\n                        <div class=\"container\">     \r\n                            <div class=\"row\">\r\n                                <div class=\"col\">\r\n                                    <h2  style=\"color: var(--arcot-black)\" class=\"wt-headline medium  \">When is it useful to coat surfaces with silica?<\/h2>\r\n                                <\/div>                                        \r\n                            <\/div>                         \r\n                                                        \r\n                        <\/div>                                \r\n                <\/div>\r\n            \n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>The process is used in particular when <strong>tougher requirements<\/strong> are placed <strong>on the adhesion<\/strong> of finishing coats; e.g. moisture resistance or corrosion protection. Good results are obtained in metals (e.g. aluminium, copper), glass and also plastics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In any case, as with normal flame treatment, the <strong>optimal settings<\/strong> should be determined <strong>through testing<\/strong>. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/arcotec.com\/en\/service\/\">laboratory<\/a> is at your disposal for this purpose. Alternatively, we also offer you laboratory equipment for purchase, so that you can carry out fast tests yourself at any time. A quick check of the treatment result is also possible with our <a href=\"\/en\/pretreatment-systems\/testing-ink\/\">arcotest\u00ae test inks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"default-class\" class=\"headline-block default-class\">\r\n                        <div class=\"container\">     \r\n                            <div class=\"row\">\r\n                                <div class=\"col\">\r\n                                    <h2  style=\"color: var(--arcot-black)\" class=\"wt-headline medium  \">Practical application of coating surfaces with silica<\/h2>\r\n                                <\/div>                                        \r\n                            <\/div>                         \r\n                                                        \r\n                        <\/div>                                \r\n                <\/div>\r\n            \n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>When exactly is silane flame treatment used? <br>As already mentioned, this is mainly a process for the <strong>pre-treatment of metallic and glass-like substrates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:200px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the strictest requirements for surface tension, we offer you the arcosil\u00ae process, a silica coating method that ensures optimal and long-lasting improvement of wettability and adhesion to surfaces. 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