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Nano protective coatings for surfaces, processes and solar panels.

Invisible protective layers that make maintenance easier, reduce how much dirt sticks, and help materials keep their appearance and function for longer.

Principle

How nano protection works

An ultra-thin layer changes how the surface behaves: water and dirt bond less strongly, so grime is easier to remove.

Water droplets beading and sliding off a protected surface
01

Water beads and slides off

Droplets don't spread out but glide off the surface, carrying some of the dirt with them.

Dirt and water cling less to a protected surface
02

Dirt clings less

Dust, grease and stains adhere less easily, so the surface stays clean for longer.

Large glass surfaces are easier to maintain
03

The surface is easier to maintain

Less effort and less frequent cleaning, while the material keeps its original appearance.

Water droplets rolling off a surface protected with a nano coating — hydrophobic effect
Hydrophobic effect · water beads and slides off
Hydrophobicrepels water
Oleophobicrepels oil
Easy-cleaneasier cleaning
Systems

Nano systems by surface type

Each system is formulated for a specific group of materials. Shared properties: superhydrophobicity, oleophobicity and an easy-clean effect.

Glass façade of a modern building
NANO SYSTEM GC

Glass and ceramics

Glass surfaces and glazed ceramics — windows, railings, façades, tiles.

Concrete/mineral façade of a building
NANO SYSTEM MS

Concrete, stone, façades, walls

Porous mineral surfaces — concrete, natural stone, terracotta, façades, walls.

Water droplets on technical textile — repellent effect
NANO SYSTEM TNW

Textile, leather, paper, wood

Textiles and footwear, suede, paper, cardboard, natural wood.

Applications

Where it's used

Glass
Ceramics
Metal & stainless steel
Plastic
Textile & leather
Concrete & stone
Façades
Solar panels
Areas

Areas of nano technologies

Five areas in which we apply nano systems — tool protection, surface protection, advanced lubricants and additives, solar panel protection and nano disinfection. Each area has its own properties and applications; we propose a suitable system after an assessment, depending on the material and the operating conditions.

Tool protection

A protective nano layer for industrial tools and equipment exposed to friction, wear, corrosion and high thermal loads.

  • Can contribute to reduced friction and wear on working surfaces
  • Protection against corrosion and high thermal loads
  • Contributes to a longer tool life and fewer stoppages
  • Intended for: industrial tools, moulds, bearings, gears, gearboxes

Application: tools, moulds, machine parts and assemblies in production. More details →

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Surface protection

Nano coatings — invisible functional layers with hydrophobic and oleophobic properties for industrial and other surfaces.

  • Hydrophobic and oleophobic properties — they repel water, oil and dirt
  • Protection against corrosion, moisture and chemical exposure
  • Easier cleaning and longer-lasting surface protection
  • For metal, glass, ceramics, stone, concrete, solar panels and equipment

Application: industrial and mineral surfaces, equipment and solar panels. More details →

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Advanced lubricants and additives

Advanced lubricants and additives that can contribute to more stable and more efficient operation of equipment — depending on the operating conditions.

  • Can contribute to reduced friction and wear
  • More stable operation and lower working temperatures of assemblies
  • Potentially lower energy consumption
  • For bearings, gears, gearboxes and other machine assemblies

Application: machines, drives and industrial equipment. More details →

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Solar panel protection

A protective nano layer helps dust, grease and water settle less on the panels, which makes cleaning and maintenance of photovoltaic systems easier.

  • A hydrophobic surface — droplets slide off instead of spreading out
  • Oleophobic properties — greasy deposits bond less strongly
  • The layer is invisible, UV-resistant and doesn't change the transparency of the glass
  • For rooftop, commercial and ground-mounted solar power plants

Application: rooftop and ground-mounted solar power plants, panels on commercial and industrial buildings. More details →

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Nano disinfection

Disinfection with a protective layer of extended action, primarily through fogging of enclosed spaces — the nano part of our sanitary (DDD) offering.

  • After the treatment a layer remains that makes re-contamination harder
  • Antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral protection
  • No residue; the room can be used again immediately after the treatment
  • For frequently touched surfaces — equipment, door handles, switches, desks

Application: enclosed spaces — clinics, food production, hospitality, schools and offices. More details →

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* Specific values (percentages, temperatures, durations and intervals) depend on the material, the load and the operating conditions, and are only stated with a confirmed analysis or technical documentation.

Some technical values and durations depend on the substrate, application method and maintenance. Before final publication the technical data sheets and permitted claims need to be confirmed.

FAQ

Nano protection — frequently asked questions

What is nano surface protection?

Nano protection is the application of an ultra-thin layer that changes how a surface behaves — water and dirt bond less easily, so grime is removed more easily and the material keeps its look and function for longer.

Which materials is it used on?

On glass and ceramics, metal and stainless steel, plastic, textile and leather, concrete, stone and façades, and on solar panels. A dedicated nano system is used for each group of materials.

Does it change the look of the surface?

The layer is invisible and does not change the look or texture of the material. On porous surfaces it remains vapour-permeable, so the surface still breathes.

Is it suitable for solar panels?

Yes. The protective layer helps dust, grease and water settle less on the panels, which makes cleaning and maintenance of photovoltaic systems easier.

How is the right nano system chosen?

According to the type of material and conditions of use. Send us the surface type and how it is used, and we propose the appropriate nano system.

Contact

Have a surface you'd like to protect?

Send us the type of material and the conditions of use — we'll suggest a suitable nano system.