Henkel showcases solutions for resource-efficient pretreatment and finishing

(See Henkel at MachineBuilding.Live, 14 October 2026, on stand 82)

Under the theme "Pioneering Performance," Henkel will present selected solutions from its Bonderite portfolio, as well as equipment and technical services for the pretreatment and finishing of aluminium.

Each solution included in the showcase is designed to help aluminium processors address a specific production challenge: reducing the energy required for sealing, improving the efficiency and stability of anodizing, or achieving reliable pretreatment performance for aluminium profiles and coils. Together, they support more efficient operations, consistent surface quality and lower resource consumption. As a special highlight, Henkel will also offer visitors a first look at the new APNR 2.0 solution, a new no-rinse adhesion promoter for aluminium pretreatment.

Solutions designed around customer needs

For customers looking to reduce the energy intensity of their finishing processes, Bonderite M-ED 11204 enables mid-temperature sealing at around 85 degC instead of conventional hot sealing temperatures. This helps lower the energy required to heat and maintain the sealing bath while preserving reliable sealing performance.

Bonderite M-AD 2000A supports aluminium processors in making sulfuric acid anodising more efficient and stable. By enabling operation at higher bath temperatures, the additive reduces cooling demand. Its more stable bath chemistry can also help reduce chemical consumption, limit aluminium loss, extend bath life and shorten process times. The result is a more efficient anodizing operation with consistent coating quality.

For the aluminium coil market, Bonderite M-NT 61000 is a new-generation, non-chromium pretreatment solution designed to deliver reliable, consistent performance for architectural applications and improved paint adhesion. It helps manufacturers combine the surface quality their customers expect with more efficient and sustainable process management.

In addition, Bonderite M-NT 5200 is a chromium-free pretreatment suitable for both spray and dip application processes, offering the flexibility to meet aluminium coil customer requirements across architectural and other industrial market segments.

For the aluminium coil customers catering to Can End Stock (CES) and food packaging market, Bonderite M-NT 811 is a dry-in-place, chromium-free pretreatment specifically developed for compatibility with the latest generation formulated without BPA-NI and PFAS lacquer systems, helping customers meet evolving regulatory and sustainability requirements.

"Aluminium finishers are under increasing pressure to improve sustainability and profitability while maintaining reliable production and high surface quality," says Darshan Mehta, Business Development Manager, Light Metal Treatment Europe, at Henkel. "At ALUMINIUM 2026, we will showcase solutions that help customers make their pretreatment and finishing processes more efficient and future-ready."

Practical insights and technical consultation

Visitors to the Henkel booth will be able to see the APNR 2.0 equipment as a first preview of the new solution. Demonstration panels and sample components will illustrate the performance of Henkel's pretreatment technologies, including paint adhesion results. An interactive digital optimisation tool will demonstrate how production lines can be monitored and optimized remotely.

Henkel's technical experts will be available throughout the exhibition to discuss individual process requirements and sustainability challenges. The team will advise visitors on applications in architectural aluminium, aluminium profiles, anodizing lines and aluminium coils, as well as on solutions for sectors such as can end stock, furniture, transportation and general industry.