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In tune with chemistry.
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The company of Dr.-Ing. Max Schlötter GmbH & Co. KG is located in the Southern German town of Geislingen/Steige and is one of the leading suppliers for electroplating and sur-face finishing. Our core competencies are in the fields of process development, manufac-turing of specialized chemical products and the design & construction of plants for elec-troplating and related surface treatment processes. Since the inception of our com-pany in the year 1912, we have always had a clear goal in our eyes: We develop proces-ses to generate surfaces which give your product specific properties - whether it is corrosion protection, optical characteristics, conductivity or wear resistance. Specialized processes developed by Schlötter improve these and other properties significantly or indeed achieve them for the first time. The high stability of our processes guarantees that the desired coatings are reproducible.
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Looking into the future is our tradition.
Our company was founded as an “electro-chemical research laboratory”. As in the ear-ly days, we are still devoted today to this spirit of research. Keeping the expectations and problems of our customers in mind, we are one of the pioneers, setting bench marks for the development of electroplating pro-cesses.
Today Schlötter are a globally operating company. We as the Schlötter group, to-gether with our subsidiaries in Europe and Asia, take care to see that our products and services are available worldwide. With around 750 products in the field of pre- and post-treatment, corrosion protection, wear resistance, decorative coatings, electrical components and printed circuit boards, as well as fabrication of plants and process controls, we cover a broad spectrum in the field of electroplating.
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Our services set standards in all areas of our activity. Because we know: only customers who get good support are satisfied custo-mers. For this reason, we are always your dependable and competent partner. In all aspectcs concerning electroplating and during the entire service life of electrolytes and plating lines. In order that you always know who is there to assist you, you always have one contact person from our side near your location right from the beginning.
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Service quality to delight the customers.
You can count on our following services:- On-site technical service and advice - Detailed data sheets of our products- Training of our customers‘ staff- Carrying out corrosion tests- Plating your samples- Analytical and practical check-up of bath samples
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1912Dr.-Ing. Max Schlötter establishes the “Electro-chemical Research Laboratory” in Leipzig.
1929Because of his pioneering discoveries, Dr.-Ing. Max Schlötter is elected in June as an ho-norary Professor at the Technical University of Berlin.The Royal Academy in Stockholm selects Dr.-Ing. Max Schlötter to be a member of the Nobel Prize committee until the creation of the German National Prize for Science and Research.
1957The first plating plant (circular type) is in-stalled for a customer.
1965The bright Tin bath CULMO arrives on the market. Even today it is “the Bright Tin Bath”.
1932Dr.-Ing. Max Schlötter develops as the first scientist a process which is able to deposit bright Nickel coatings. For this, he is awar-ded perhaps the most significant patent in the field of electroplating, the US-Patent 1.972693.
1934With the development of the first bright Tin bath, Schlötter carves out a path for the future growth of the company.
1944 The company’s works in Berlin are destroyed during an air raid. Schlötter accepts the offer of the Director of WMF to re-locate the company in Geislingen/Steige.
1983Schlötter develops the first Fluoride-free Tin/Lead bath.
1986With SLOTOLOY 10 (acidic), Schlötter are the first in the world to introduce a Zinc/Nickel bath to the market.
1987Schlötter start with the development of a range of heavy metal-free electroless Nickel baths.
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1990Schlötter begin with the development of a range of acid Copper baths for the produc-tion of HDI printed circuit boards.
1993Development of the first alkaline Zinc/Nickel electrolyte.
1995Development of the first of a range of hexa-valent Chromium-free passivates.
A company history, which evokes commitment.
Prof. Dr. - Ing. Max Schlötter(1878 -1946)
2002Development of a range of Lead-free subs-titute products for the electronics industry (RoHS).
2007 A new building gives more space for offices and a new canteen.
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Only he who does research, that is, investi-gates systematically and scientifically for new insights, is in a position to develop ideas and visions for the future and as a result offer timely solutions for new challenges.
Optimize what exists - create innovations. We consider it both a challenge and an ob-ligation to develop continuously new ideas for processes and products of the future and thereby to safeguard the success of your company. In order to meet these high aspi-rations, we have continuously expanded our research department. Today, about one quarter of our employees work in our re-search laboratories, developing new proces-ses and continuously improving existing ones. These engagements have led to the filing of several technical patents and the introduction of new electroplating systems to the market.
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Research scientists - with heart and soul.
Our success and our reputation can be attributed to our focus on research and de-velopment. Our customers know: Schlötter deliver processes to achieve the desired surfaces with a consistently high quality. This is guaranteed by our 100% quality control.
Amongst others, we have developed ranges of products with the following brand names and introduced them worldwide. These brand names are well known today amongst specialists in the field:
– weakly acidic bright Zinc baths– alkaline cyanide-free Zinc baths– Zinc alloy plating baths– Chromium (VI)–free passivates– chromating solutions– bright Tin baths – fluoride-free Lead and Tin/Lead electrolytes– Lead-free Tin alloy plating baths– acid Copper baths– Nickel plating baths– electroless Nickel/Phosphorus alloy coating baths– tri- and hexavalent Chrome plating electrolytes – various pre-treatment processes
SLOTANIT OT ZINCASLOT
SLOTOLOY ZN, FESLOTOPASMETAPASSLOTOTIN SLOTOLET
SLOTOLOY SNA, SNB, SNCSLOTOCOUP
SLOTONIKSLOTONIP
SLOTOCHROM
SLOTOCLEAN
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As a supplier in the field of electroplating, our range of products covers the broad spec-trum of functional and decorative electro-plating. Our portfolio for the areas of corro-sion protection, wear resistance, decorative coatings, electrical components and printed circuit boards consists of about 750 diffe-rent products.
In addition to the classical electroplating technology, we also offer different related processes, such as electroless coating pro-cesses, a series of dipping processes or the pre-treatment processes connected to them. Coatings thus obtained comply with impor-tant technical functions and others are focused on visual attractiveness.
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Pre-treatmentPre-treatment is a fundamental process to every type of surface treatment. For any electroplating process to succeed, the base material must be absolutely free from oil, grease and oxides. Mechanical pre-treat-ment, such as sand blasting, grinding or polishing is always followed by chemical cleaning through degreasing and etching, often supported by electrolysis and ultra-sonic treatment.
Better products for every application.
Our product range:Hot soak degreasers.Pickle degreasersElectrolytic degreasers Degreaser additivesMetal strippersSpecial processes
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Technical corrosion protectionLooking for an economic and sustainable way to protect components made of Iron and steel from destruction through corrosion, you cannot avoid considering Zinc and its alloys. The huge variety of post-treatment choices allows you to decide on the most suitable combination of layers for various types of applications.
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ZincCyanide, alkaline cyanide-free and weakly acidic Zinc electrolytes for rack and barrel applications.
Zinc alloysZinc/Nickel, Zinc/Iron and Tin/Zinc alloy plating baths for enhanced corrosion protection.
PassivatesThin and thick layer passivates in transpa-rent, black, yellow, blue and iridescent appearances.
ChromatingGeneration of classical conversion coatings in black, yellow, blue and olive colours.
SealersAqueous organic or inorganic dipping pro-cesses for increased corrosion protection and uniform visual appearance.
Better products for every application.
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Copper, Nickel, Chrome, precious metalsModern electroplating electrolytes are ex-pected to provide a pleasant appearance, high corrosion protection or optimal electri-cal conductivity and should simultaneously be reliable, maintenance-free and simple to operate. Because of our long years of experience, we can offer you an entire range of processes which fulfill these properties.
Our supply programme consists of the following:
Conventional copper electrolytesCyanide-based and acidic processes for pre-, bright-, high thickness Copper plating.
Electroplated NickelHigh performance Nickel sulphamate, super bright, semi-bright, matt and satin Nickel effect sulphate baths for visually pleasing and simultaneously corrosion resistant com-binations of layers.
ChromeClassical hexavalent and environment-friendly trivalent Chromium electrolytes and black Chrome plating baths for decorative applications.
Photo: HANSA Metallwerke AG
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Electroless NickelElectroless Nickel/Phosphorus coatings are preferred for their wear resistance and corrosion protection properties, particularly in the case of especially complicated components, or for the metalisation of non-conducting materials. Even components with very complex geometry can be uni-formly coated by these processes. In addition to the classical areas of application, we also have some very specific special processes in our programme.
SilverBright and super bright silver electrolytes for different types of decorative and tech-nical applications.
GoldProcesses for completing our product range in the field of electronics.
Photo: HANSA Metallwerke AG
Better products for every application.
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Printed Circuit BoardsCopper electrolytes for the manufacturing of latest types of HDI printed circuit boards are another of our skills. The current highlights include processes which can either metallize or fill blind microvias, even if the geometry is unfavourable. This programme is extended by our processes for the pre-treatment and for final layers.
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Tin and Tin alloysOur product range covers Tin and Tin alloy electroplating baths for decorative coatings as well as for electronics and the printed circuit boards industry, in rack, barrel and reel-to-reel processes. For several years now, our customers can choose from a full range of Lead-free processes for the deposition of coatings conforming of RoHS requirements. By keeping all the relevant process parame-ters within the recommended ranges, our coatings fulfill all the current requirements of the absence of whiskers.
Better products for every application.
Special applicationsOur products and processes should serve your requirement in the best possible manner. For this reason, we offer a variety of additives for special applications - which we develop in close cooperation with you, always keeping your requirements in mind.
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Plant constructionOur activities are not restricted only to the field of electroplating baths. Our activities cover all aspects of electroplating. Besides developing new coating processes, for more than 50 years we plan, design, construct and assemble electroplating-, cleaning-, phosphating-, anodizing- and special purpose lines. These installations are always optimized for the employed processes and thereby guarantee perfect results.
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More than just chemistry.
With an ideal combination of flexibility and standardization, we are in a position to offer individualistic solutions at a very good price performance ratio. You can rely on this when you decide to go for our plants. One reason for this is the fact that we offer you all the services, viz. planning, designing, pro-duction, assembly and maintenance from a single source. The other reason is that right from the beginning we work closely with you and therefore we can design equipment which fulfill optimally your personal ideas and requirements.
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Automation technologyModern electroplating lines are mostly au-tomated. Schlötter has developed in-house solutions for the controlling, optimization and supervision of the processes. One of our leading-edge products is the SLOTRONIC Control System. In the course of their deve-lopment, these controls have been compu-terized, modernized and perfected, keeping the latest technical requirements in mind. Today these computerized controls are supplied as SLOTRONIC PRO. SLOTRONIC PRO simplifies the control of your plant. You can choose the various freely and combine them with each other according to your choice. Besides, you can process the data about the components and their origin with several other additional functions, simulate the processes on the monitor and display the errors in simple text. This control is run on commonly available Windows - based com-puters.
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More than just chemistry.
Technical accessoriesIn our detailed catalogue of accessories, you will find everything that you need for a smooth production. We supply amongst others the following:
- Anode accessories (clamps, baskets, bags and coverings)- Equipments for small scale electroplating (with or without baskets, hanging barrel, barrel equipment etc.)- Centrifuges (dry centrifuges, spare parts)- Electrical equipments (heaters, heating coils, heating elements, temperature sensors, float switches etc.)- Filtration equipments (of various types, spare parts, circulating pumps, filter candles etc.)- Oil separators- Various other accessories (dosing systems and pumps, barrel pumps, insulating materials etc.)- Electroplating accessories (etching, baskets, cleaners, greases etc.)- Laboratory instruments (Hull cells, stop watches etc.)
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Our subsidiaries
Schloetter Company Ltd.Pershore, England Our British subsidiary was founded in Bir-mingham in 1969. The company is now located in Pershore and besides its own laboratories and production department, it also has a warehouse. In addition to the complete Schlötter programme, some related products, such as lacquers, are sold from here.
Schlötter (Ireland) Ltd. Newbridge, Irische RepublikSchlötter (Ireland) Ltd. was established in 1976 and is today the largest company in Ireland which specialises in electroplating, with an extensive service laboratory and a large production facility Our Irish subsidiary manufactures chemicals as an extended arm of our headquarters.
Schloetter Ges.m.b.H.Salzburg, ÖsterreichThe Schloetter Ges.m.b.H. was founded in 1978 in Salzburg. Co-operating closely with the German headquarters, automatic plating plants are designed and electronic controls are manufactured here. In addition to cate-ring of the Austrian market with Schlötter products, the Austrian subsidiary also covers parts of Eastern Europe.
Schlötter Svenska ABJärfälla, SchwedenFor the countries of Norway and Sweden the Swedish subsidiary was established in the Southern Swedish town of Järfälla in 1980 with its laboratories and warehouse in Reftelle. Schloetter Sweden markets the complete Schlötter range of products there.
Schloetter Asia Pte. Ltd.SingaporeSchloetter Asia was founded in 1982 as an exclusive distributor company. Since 1991, the company has its own laboratory, manu-facturing department, warehouse and admi-nistration. Based in Singapore, Schloetter Asia extends support to our representatives in Malaysia, Thailand, the Phillipines and Indonesia.
Schlötter (Wuxi) Co. Ltd.Wuxi, ChinaOur subsidiary in China contributes to ex-panding our market network and provides technical support to our customers in the Far East.
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Active globally - present locally.
The company of Dr.-Ing. Max Schlötter GmbH supplies electroplating fine chemicals world-wide. In order to be as close as possible to our customers and to serve them totally, in a reliable manner and quickly, we have six subsidiaries and representatives in more than 25 countries spread over 5 continents. Our network guarantees you the availability of our additives from each production centre worldwide – combined as usual with very competent advice and total service.
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Dr. - Ing. Max Schlötter GmbH & Co. KG
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Schloetter Company Ltd.
Abbey Works - New RoadGB - Pershore (Worcs) WR10 1BY
T + 44 (0) 13 86 55 23 31
Schloetter Asia PTE Ltd.
No.39 Kian Teck Drive Singapore 628854
T + 65 62 65 03 60F + 65 62 64 86 96
Schlötter (Wuxi) Co. Ltd.
Room 202, Section 2, Building A, No. 8 Xintai Road, New District Wuxi 214028, P.R. ChinaT +86 510 853 47 88 0F +86 510 853 47 88 2
Schlötter (Ireland) Ltd.
Road Q1 Unit 4, LewistownTougher´s Business ParkIRL - Newbridge, Co. Kildare
T + 353 (0) 45 44 74 00F + 353 (0) 45 44 74 78
Schloetter Ges.m.b.H.
Richard-Kürth-Str. 4A - 5020 Salzburg
T + 43 (0) 662 87 61 55 0F + 43 (0) 662 87 61 55 81
Schlötter Svenska AB
Norra Promenaden 29, 3 trS - 602 38 Norrköping
T +46 (0) 11 36 28 40F +46 (0) 11 36 28 49