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Hard Chromium TechnologyOsmo Jahkola

Savroc


C U R R E N T C H R O M I U M M A R K E T

PROBLEM SOLUTION

TRI-CHROME

I

HEX-CHROMETOUGHbut TOXIC

NON-TOXICbut SOFT

N E W C H R O M I U M M A R K E T

The only

TOUGHand

NON-TOXIC*

I

*6 patents pending


Value

1800

950

Savroc TripleHard Hard Chromium

Hardness/ [Hv0,05]

0,250,39


Friction [µ]*

0,2

0,6


Wear [µm]*

*POD type of test with 6mm Al2O3 ball, m=200g, RPM=300, duration 30 min

T O U G H E R T H A N H E X - C H R O M E

Hex-chrome

Hex-chrome

Hex-chrome

RAW CHROME

PRODUCERS

COATING CHEMISTRY PROVIDERS

END USERS

V A L U E E X A M P L ETOTAL COST OF COATING PROCESS 1000 €

CHEMICAL COSTS 100 €

SAVROC CHEMICAL 20 €

Savroc chemical is added to the

currently used tri-chrome coating

chemicals

Pricing is license based

6 patents pending

With only 2 % cost increase:

Coating’s performance is multiplied, so it is possible to:

Expand to new markets

VALUE FOR THE END USER

For example: For example: For example:


Savroc Plating Method

Superior performance properties are based on an innovative multiphase coating structure

Multiphase structure

(5…50µm)

Base material

Nanoindentationcross section view

Schematiccross section view

Multiphase structure (5…50µm)

Base material


Market

€400MTAM: €70M

€350MTAM: €50M

TOTAL WEAR RESISTANCE COATING MARKET: over €1,5BSAVROC TAM (with sales license of 20 %): over €300M MARKET GROWTH: 3,2 % annually

€700MTAM: €100M

Source: Freedonia Group Inc, Atotech Gmbh, Alent Plc, Mac Dermid Ltd, Umicore NV, NASF


Team

Juha MiettinenCTO

Juha masters in R&D and coating technology. He has previously worked as R&D Project Manager for SavoniaUniversity of Applied Sciences and as Design Engineer for Sav and Junttan. Juha has a M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Material Sciences, Mems and Nanotechnology.

Osmo JahkolaCEO

Osmo has an extensive career in international industrial management, including various top management positions within paper, car and engineering works industries, i.e. Premium Board Finland, Jomet, Ecocat International and Stora Enso. Osmo has a M.Sc. in Industrial Management.

Jussi RäisäTechnology Manager

Jussi is a skilled coating expert with several years of experience in the field of coatings and R&D. Previously worked as Project Engineer for Savonia University of Applied Sciences and gained industrial experience by working for Sweco Industry Fortum Power and Heat and Kemira GrowHow. Jussi has a degree of B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OQbfGel3Dg

Video



SUPPORTING SLIDESSavroc / Hard Chromium Technology


Savroc is the only cost efficient alternative to replace hex chrome in funchtional coatings

Better mechanical performance

Environmental friendly and occupational safe technology

Scalable business via global distributors

There are not any ”one to one” competitors

Remarkable competitive edge

High margins are based on selling user licenses

Savroc recipe is needed for a workable coating

Legislation is a strong driving force

REACH compliant technology

6 patents pending

Positive PCT decisions from all handled applications

Strong patents: eventual infringement can be verifyed from a ready made product

Summary / Why Savroc?

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Savroc Ltd

Kuopio, Finland

Developer of tough and safe tri-chrome coatings

Based in Kuopio, Finland – operates worldwide

Key expertise

1. Chrome coating technology

2. Coating application development

3. Exploratory sales


Competition & Freedom-to-OperateCompetitors

Faraday – less tough, technology demands chemicals and equipment not commonly available in the market

Hex-chrome – contains chemicals harmful to the environment and people working in coating process

Strong IPR

6 patent applications filed

Positive PCT opinions received regarding all handled applications

Legislation is a strong driving force Cr6 authorization 2017 in EU

SAFE

TOUGHSOFT

UNSAFE

Hexavalent chromium (Hard

chromium)

Trivalent chromium

(Decorative)


Combines the Best Properties of the Coating World

HARD CHROME

Carcinogenic chromic acids

Non-customizable

Cost-effective

production

NICKEL PLATING

Price

TRI-CHROME

Limited mechanical performance

PVD COATING

Limited productivity

Poor corrosion resistance

Even coating

thickness

High performance

Method industrially in

use

Thin coating surface

Dense coating

structureTripleHardNon-

carcinogenic

Good corrosion resistance


Solution

CUSTOMER BENEFITSThe edges were protected with varnish

Hard Chrome 1 Hard Chrome 2 Savroc

Tough and safe chromium technology

Case Example / Acid Resistance

1800

950


Hardness/ [Hv0,05]

0,250,39


Friction [µ]*

0,2

0,6


Wear [µm]*

Savings due to longer product life cycle

Ecological alternative for current hard chromium

Cost savings due to more effective production process (thinner coating thickness)

Legislation: REACH compliant in EU and China, no liability issues in USA


Demonstrably Tough Trivalent Based Chromium….

Test TripleHard HCrElectroless

nickelElectroless nickel

+ thermal treatment 400C

Taber wear index CS10, 1 kg 2 2 16 9

Hardness (HV 0,01) 1800 1000 600 900

Adhesion (Daimler Benz/ Rockwell C) +++ ++ +++ ++

Bending test (Adhesion) ++ + + +

Corrosion AASS +++ - ++ +

POR - Wear (PinOnRod),500 g, 15 min [µm]

4 5 15 10

POR - Friction (PinOnRod), 0,3 0,45 - -


Properties TripleHard HCrElectroless

nickelElectroless nickel

+ thermal treatment 400C

REACH compliant Yes No Yes Yes

Coating thickness 5 - 50 15 - 150 30 - 100 30 - 100

Plating rate [µm/ h] 15 - 30 15 - 60 15 - 20 15 - 20

Thermal post processingThermal

treatment

Hydrogen embrittlement

annealing- Thermal treatment

Mechanical post processing PolishingGrinding + polishing

Polishing Polishing

Coating structure Double layerSingle / double

layerSingle layer Single layer

Micro cracked / [pcs / cm] Yes, 100 - 600 Yes, 100 - 400 No Yes

Plating process duration Medium Short Long Long

…That is Not Too Good to Be True


Savroc Offering

LAB TEST ZERO SERIES INVESTMENT CONSULTING

USER LICENSE

Ensuring suitability of an

application in lab conditions

Manufacturing a test series in the

application lab

Consulting in installation and commissioning of Savroc coating system

into the customer’s production line

Savroc recipe is needed for a

workable coating

INDUSTRIAL IMPLEMENTATIONPILOTING


Chromium (VI) Authorization

On December 21, 2011 ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) recommended chromium trioxide (hexavalent chromium) for entry into Annex XIV REACH

This means that each application of a substance using hexavalent chromium would require its own authorization

Use of a substance for a non-authorized application is restricted after the sunset date, which at the moment for hexavalent chromium is September 2017