The interesting and insightful article below highlights the pioneering partnership between OSVAT and SCHLÖTTER that has produced a fully industrialised and automated APEXCHROME plant. This is the world’s first plant to implement this innovative technology, fully developed and patented by SCHLÖTTER.
APEXCHROME is a third-generation hard chrome technology that enables direct plating onto metal surfaces without a nickel substrate. It also maintains the performance profile of previous technologies, while ensuring REACH compliance by being PFAS- and PFOS-free.
This ANSA.it (Piedmont edition) article also emphasises the importance of combining innovation with environmental protection and workplace safety – outlining a forward-facingdevelopment that represents a significant step for the industry.
ANSA Article – English Version
OSVAT – with 60+ years in the engine valve sector and exports to 80+ countries – has introduced a new EUR 2 million automated production facility at its Piobesi (Turin) facility.The technology behind this third-generation Chrome3 plant – developed and patented by SCHLÖTTER – enables nickel-free valve plating.
Fully REACH compliant, this innovative new process eliminates the use of hexavalent chromium and is PFOS- and PFAS-free, while delivering high performance and supporting environmental protection and workplace safety for the 50-strong team.
“This shows how innovation can practically combine with environmental protection to deliverhigh-quality and sustainable solutions,” said an OSVAT spokesperson. With the new plant, the company aims to “drive a market transformation by offering safer, environmentally–friendly solutions that comply with European standards. We are also committed to protectingthe environment and people’s health by significantly reducing pollutant emissions.”
OSVAT is a global leader in the manufacture of valves, valve seats, and valve guides for internal combustion engines. Its portfolio includes 8,000+ products that cover major European, American, and Asian car models, as well as commercial, industrial, agricultural, and earthmoving vehicles.
