ArcelorMittal offers a full range of coatings to protect our steels for automotive applications. Many have been developed by ArcelorMittal’s Global R&D teams to meet the unique conditions found in automotive vehicles. For example, our Alusi coating offers exceptional resistance to high temperatures, making it suitable for parts used in or near high-heat components.
Other coatings have been developed to solve a specific need. Ultragal® for example, is designed to minimize the natural waviness of steel. This allows OEMs to create high quality bonnets and body panels, particularly for premium vehicles.
The following table shows ArcelorMittal’s current coatings offer.
Name (symbol) |
Advantages |
Applications |
High temperature resistance |
Fuel tanks |
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Corrosion protection |
Coated parts (exposed & unexposed) |
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Corrosion protection |
Coated parts (exposed & unexposed) |
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Ease of welding |
Coated parts (exposed & unexposed) |
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Corrosion protection |
Current and future AHSS and UHSS parts |
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Waviness guarantee |
Exposed parts |
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Very high corrosion protection |
Unexposed coated parts |
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High corrosion protection compared to galvanization |
Coated parts (exposed & unexposed) |
As well as our comprehensive selection of coatings, ArcelorMittal can supply our automotive steels with a range of surface treatments. The treatments typically protect the steel from corrosion during handling and processing and can also enhance their processability.