Industrial Coatings
Protective Surface Coatings, UV Protective, Abrasion Resistant, Hydrophobic, Oleophobic, Hydrophilic
Industrial protective nano–coatings offer significant benefits for various materials, acting as invisible shields. In addition to offering specialized qualities including hydrophobicity, superhydrophobicity, oleophobicity, fog resistance, self-cleaning (simple to clean), scratch resistance, anti-fingerprint, anti-corrosion, anti-icing, and more, our engineered surface coatings are made to achieve tailored functionality. Not all coatings are created equal. At The SABREEN Group, we have been developing advanced coating solutions since 1992. Unlike one-size-fits-all solutions, our tailored functionality yields enhanced durability, optimized performance, and aesthetic appearance.
Multifunctional Protective Coatings – Spray atomization, Dip coating, Roll coating
- UV Protective Coatings: Block harmful UV rays from penetrating the coated surface, protecting plastics from yellowing, cracking, and fading.
- Hydrophobic and Oleophobic Coatings: Repel water and oils to keep surfaces clean and reduce maintenance.
- Anti-Corrosion Protection: Prevent rust and degradation on metals, ensuring long-lasting performance.
- Anti-Icing and Fog Resistance: Minimize ice formation and fogging on surfaces, improving safety and visibility.
- Scratch Resistance and Abrasion Protection: Maintain the appearance and integrity of surfaces exposed to frequent use.
- Easy-to-Clean and Anti-Soiling Properties: Reduce dirt buildup, making cleaning faster and less frequent.
Utilizing our vast industry experience and knowledge, The Sabreen Group skillfully solves surface pretreatment problems and implements cost effective, eco-friendly solutions. SABREEN’S experts are distinguished in the disciplines of surface pretreatments, interfacial chemistry, surface quality and analysis measurement techniques.
UV Protective Coatings
Abrasion Resistant Hard Coats
Hydrophobic, Oleophobic, Hydrophilic Coatings
Anti-Fogging Coatings
A powerful new technology now enables direct digital printing onto materials with low surface energy, such as Polypropylene. This innovation eliminates the need for adhesive labels in many applications, offering a more durable and integrated solution.
Products designed for harsh exterior exposure, like snowmobiles, can now benefit from graphics that are directly printed onto their surfaces. This method ensures that the imagery withstands extreme weathering and environmental challenges far better than traditional labels. The result is a longer-lasting, higher-quality finish for a wide range of demanding product applications. Our published work on coatings and direct printing is collected in the industrial coatings topic archive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can engineered nano-coatings do for a plastic or metal part?
They act as an invisible functional layer rather than a decorative one. Documented functionality includes UV protection, hydrophobic and superhydrophobic surfaces, oleophobic and hydrophilic surfaces, fog resistance, self-cleaning and easy-clean surfaces, scratch and abrasion resistance, anti-fingerprint, anti-corrosion and anti-icing behavior. The coating is engineered to the function required, not selected from a catalogue.
How are these coatings applied?
The principal methods are spray atomization, dip coating and roll coating. Which one applies depends on part geometry, the film thickness and uniformity required, and the production volume -- the application method is part of the coating specification rather than a downstream detail.
What does a UV protective coating actually prevent?
It blocks ultraviolet from penetrating the coated surface, which protects plastics against yellowing, cracking and fading. For parts with a long outdoor service life this is usually what determines whether the appearance holds up over the warranty period.
Why not use an off-the-shelf coating?
Because not all coatings are created equal and a one-size-fits-all product is formulated for an average case rather than for the substrate and service conditions in front of you. Coatings tailored to the specific application yield better durability, optimized performance and a better appearance. Advanced coating solutions have been developed here since 1992.
Can graphics be printed directly onto low surface energy plastics instead of using labels?
Yes. Direct digital printing onto low surface energy materials such as polypropylene is now possible and eliminates adhesive labels in many applications. Products built for harsh exterior exposure -- snowmobiles are the documented example -- carry graphics printed directly onto the surface, which withstands extreme weathering far better than a label.
