Tiếng Việt
OFLON
Lubricating Coating
OFLEX
Elastomer Coating
OHASHI CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES
A functional coatings manufacturer specializing in “surface function design through coating films.” Ohashi Chemical Industries was established in 1928. In both industrial and architectural coating fields, the company places the highest priority on safety and peace of mind throughout production and application, while continuously advancing research and development with a strong environmental focus. At Coature Vietnam, among their wide product portfolio, we highlight two key areas that directly address on-site challenges: “dry lubrication” and “elastomer materials.”
Why Ohashi Chemical Industries is Selected
The core philosophy is “Wa (Harmony),” pursuing reliability and uniqueness through a combination of quality and design thinking. The company provides a technical support system including testing services, coating design support, development/improvement, and technical troubleshooting (paid services). In terms of environmental development, they are advancing next-generation coatings such as water-based coatings and PFAS-free designs.
OFLON
OFLON Dry Lubricant Coating (Dry Lubricating Film) offers a “dry lubrication” solution for issues that conventional approaches, such as grease-based lubrication, struggle to address, including contamination, splashing, oil bleeding, and poor workability during assembly processes. Its key features include forming functional coating films on friction/sliding parts, providing properties such as low friction coefficient, non-stick performance, wear resistance, and chemical resistance. It is assumed to be suitable for applications such as motor components, switches, camera parts, rollers, and more. Typical application scenarios (based on on-site challenges) include reducing abnormal noise (squeaking), lowering sliding resistance, and minimizing galling. It also improves assembly workability and reduces the burden of lubricant management (application, cleaning, contamination control). The coating is also known for its application history in the optical equipment field. → [OFLON detailed LP (in preparation)]: coating film design approach/evaluation items (friction, wear resistance, adhesion, chemical resistance) / implementation process
OFLEX
Elastomer materials (rubber, elastomers, etc.) are a challenging field where both aesthetics and durability must be achieved simultaneously. OFLEX realizes both appearance and functionality through a coating film design that follows the movement of the material, thereby reducing the risk of cracking and peeling. Key features include a two-component curing flexible urethane coating (for elastomer materials), emphasizing adhesion, elongation, chemical resistance, and weather durability. It is described for applications in precision devices (watch components, wearable parts, battery cases), with a reported elongation performance of 150%. Typical application scenarios include exterior parts that require flexibility and the ability to follow deformation, such as plastic watch straps. It is also suitable for components that require both tactile feel (touch feeling), aesthetics, and resistance to chemicals (sweat, skin oils, cleaning agents). → [OFLEX detailed LP (in preparation)]: key points on material pre-treatment / adhesion design/durability evaluation (bending, humidity, chemical resistance) / considerations for mass production
Sustainability Focus
Ohashi Chemical Industries has developed “OFLON (WB)” as a water-based solution, clearly incorporating a PFAS-free coating design, built upon tribology technologies accumulated from its solvent-based product lines. This expands the range of alternative options for manufacturing facilities that prioritize reducing environmental impact.
Coature Việt Nam and Ohashi Chemical:
Value Provided by Coature Vietnam (Implementation / Evaluation / On-site Application) Coature Vietnam does not start with product introduction. Instead, we begin by consolidating and clarifying on-site phenomena, thoroughly understanding process conditions, performance requirements, and risks, then proposing the optimal coating film design and suitable application approach. We review specifications (breaking down performance requirements and designing evaluation items), conduct sample evaluations (designing tests based on actual on-site conditions), and fine-tune conditions for application in mass production lines in Vietnam. We also support documentation completion (including TDS/SDS operational support, etc.).
Please feel free to contact us. The applicability of OFLON/OFLEX will vary depending on materials, pre-treatment, geometry, and friction/sliding conditions. We encourage you to first share your current issues and performance requirements—Coature Vietnam will support you from the evaluation design stage.
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