UNIFIED STEAM BOND is a clear liquid iron phosphate that is formulated to clean
and phosphate in a 2-step clean/phosphate and rinse pre-paint treatment. Energy saving Steam Bond is designed to work at temperatures as low as 80ºF; however, results are improved with higher temperatures. Steam Bond is best applied with a dry steam generator such as the models that Electro Steam Company makes.

Steam Bond is a fast-acting material that effectively removes light oils, shop soils, and light smuts and it also works well with zinc and aluminum castings. Steam Bond can also be used in immersion tanks or spray washers. If heavier coating weights are required, then the pH should be increased to 4.0 to 5.0 with the addition of a small amount of caustic soda or aqua ammonia.

Steam Bond produces little sludge for longer tank solution life, and less maintenance. It can be fed continuously through automatic solution control equipment.

Steam Bond should be applied by steam or pressure cleaning at 1.5% to 3% by volume for 30 seconds to one minute @ 80º to 180ºF. For immersion cleaning/phosphatizing,it is recommended that the pH be increased to 4.0 – 5.0 and the cleaning time increased to 2-5 minutes followed by a heated rinse for faster drying times. Tank temperature should be 120º to 180ºF.