JUIN 2022
#ALTERNATIVE TO VARNISH AND TO CHROME VI
HYBRIDECO – TWO-TONE
NANO PRECISION FOR THE APPLICATION OF LOGOS, ULTRAFINE PATTERNS,… IN FULL COLOR!
STABLE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVE
At the present time, when an external component requires engraving in black in the form of an inscription or a pattern, two solutions can be envisaged:
• applying a varnish
• applying black chromium
POSITIVE COATING offers an alternative to these techniques which:
• mitigates the deterioration of varnishes, which are UV-sensitive
• prevents the need to use processes which could bring humans into contact with toxic substances which are harmful to health
The process of electrolytic deposition of black chromium uses hexavalent chromium – also known as chrome VI – during its production, a product which is now in the European Commission’s line of fire. The REACH regulation will prohibit the use of hexavalent chromium from January 2025.
It is described as toxic to organisms and potentially carcinogenic.
Chromium VI is used in the watchmaking industry, in particular for two-tone decoration of engravings on the backs and bezels of steel watch cases.
Although chromium, once applied, no longer presents a risk to the health of the
customers, the desire is to protect those who come into contact with it during its application.
INNOVATING FOR BETTER COMPLIANCE
This type of ban is a real driver for change, inspiring POSITIVE COATING to develop alternative technological solutions. By complying with the REACH directive, POSITIVE COATING is proactively offering solutions which protect human health and the environment against risks linked to exposure to harmful chemical substances.
UNRIVALED PRECISION AND ENHANCED CHROMATIC POSSIBILITIES
The coating offered by POSITIVE COATING allows a decoration or an inscription to be created on most external watch parts, such as the back, bezel or crown, with great precision, even for the most sophisticated and delicate designs. Moreover, the innovation does not stop at black engraving and the substitution of chromium VI, it also paves the way for a wide selection of colors through numerous combinations of the PVD and ALD coatings from the POSITIVE COATING range.
The coating offered by POSITIVE COATING allows a decoration or an inscription to be created on most external watch parts, such as the back, bezel or crown, with great precision, even for the most sophisticated and delicate designs. Moreover, the innovation does not stop at black engraving and the substitution of chromium VI, it also paves the way for a wide selection of colors through numerous combinations of the PVD and ALD coatings from the POSITIVE COATING range.
COMPLIANCE, PRECISION, ESTHETICS,
THE HYBRIDECO SOLUTION TICKS ALL THE BOXES.
POSITIVE COATING, YOUR PARTNER IN HIGH-QUALITY PVD AND ALD TREATMENTS
Founded in 2004, POSITIVE COATING specializes in the development of innovative solutions in the field of surface treatments based on cutting-edge chemical and physical treatments such as PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) and ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) technologies. Situated at the heart of a prestigious micro-technology industry, the business contributes to the development of superior technological products.