Chemtec Lab Experience was confirmed as a highly relevant event for the industry, providing all attendees with a comprehensive and up-to-date view of the most advanced techniques for measuring corrosion resistance, and helping to reinforce Chemtec as a benchmark for innovation and quality in the field.
The global supplier of metal pretreatment chemicals Chemtec has held the Chemtec Lab Experience event on February 20, focusing on the innovative ACET method, an advanced technique for measuring the corrosion resistance of coatings.
The event took place at Italiana Hotels in Rho and offered a unique opportunity to explore the ACET method, an accelerated testing system that provides accurate results in just 24 hours, significantly reducing the time compared to traditional salt spray testing. This innovative approach is governed by ISO 17463 and is increasingly recognised as a cutting-edge solution to meet the growing quality demands in the industrial sector.
“We would like to thank all participants for their interest and enthusiasm. The Chemtec Lab Experience event was a unique opportunity to highlight the ACET method and showcase its potential to industry professionals. We will continue to pursue our goal of collaborating within the surface treatment sector to promote technological progress, focusing on solutions that are increasingly sustainable and capable of addressing future challenges,” has stated Carlo Guidetti, CEO of Chemtec.
The day began with greetings from the moderator, followed by an introduction by Beatrice Turri, Chemtec's communications and marketing manager, who presented the company and its mission, emphasising environmental sustainability as a core value. Then, Carlo Guidetti, CEO of Chemtec, highlighted the importance of innovation in the ACET method within the industry. The event proceeded with a series of technical presentations:
- Gianmaria Guidi of Germedia Srl discussed contractual relationships according to ISO 12944.
- Carlo De Alessandri of Chemtec provided a detailed explanation of ISO 17463 and the ACET method's functionality.
- Stefania Muto of Chemtec presented the activities of the company laboratory, showcasing the technological resources used for corrosion analysis.
- Daniele Bottacci of METROHM presented the instrumentation necessary to ensure measurement accuracy.
- Tommaso Giovenzana of Chemtec shared case studies comparing the ACET method with the traditional salt spray test.
- Nicolò Trevisan of Metalplast demonstrated practical applications of the ACET method in coating protection.
In the afternoon, participants had the opportunity to visit Chemtec's laboratory and production facility in Corbetta, where they could observe the sample preparation process firsthand. To conclude the experience, a voucher was offered to allow each participant to perform a series of comparative tests on their own samples within twelve months of the event, enabling an in-depth evaluation of corrosion resistance.