Elevate Your Products with Cutting-Edge Metallization
What is metallization?
Metallization is a broad term that refers to the application of a thin metal layer to any desired substrate such as plastic, glass, or another metal. Metallization, or metallizing, can be done for various protective, functional and visual reasons.
Coulter uses two primary methods to metallize, each of which is highly effective and provides its own unique benefits.
PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition)
PVD is a type of vacuum metallization that utilizes a vacuum chamber to vaporize metal so it can then condense upon the targeted material.
Coulter typically uses aluminum but can offer a wide range of metals like silver, copper, symphony gold, titanium, or zirconium.
PVD provides superior adhesion and exquisite finishes, offering environmentally progressive solutions for the cosmetic and spirits industries.
+ Environmentally friendly, produces durable layers, and is available in a variety of finishes.
Silver Reduction
Silver reduction is a metallizing technology that uses an aqueous spray to apply a mirror like layer of silver to a desired product.
Coulter’s pure silver solution can rapidly metallize parts. Silver reduction provides enhanced distinctness of image (DOI) and durability. It is particularly effective for high-speed industrial processing like aerosol caps.
+ Cost-effective, flexible for complex shapes, and suitable for high-volume processing.
How is Metallization Used?
Metallization is used in numerous applications across various industries:
Protective
Components are metallized to improve durability and corrosion resistance.
Functional
Metallization is utilized in the medical industry to create barrier coatings that extend product shelf life and protective antibacterial layers.
Visual Appeal
Cosmetic packaging often utilizes metallization to provide a luxurious or distinctive look.
