Low friction coatings tech news
On October 27, 2026, NOF Metal Coatings Europe announced that its GEOMET basecoats paired with PLUS friction--control topcoats have been officially approved and cataloged under category X2 (zinc flake – silver/grey) of TRATON GROUP's unified standard CVS 16--2. The qualification covers metric threaded fasteners across TRATON commercial vehicle brands—including Scania, MAN, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus. The approved low--friction systems specify GEOMET 321 with PLUS VLh for general--use fasteners, GEOMET 500 with PLUS VLh for wheel studs, and GEOMET 500 with PLUS VL and MicroGleit lubricants for wheel nuts, ensuring controlled coefficient of friction and high--performance corrosion defense.