The SATMA INDUSTRIES plant in Goncelin, exterior view

A French specialist in electrochemical treatment

Treated aluminium foil for capacitors

SATMA INDUSTRIES carries out the continuous electrochemical treatment of aluminium foil used in the manufacture of capacitors. From our plant in Goncelin, in the French Alps, we supply industrial capacitor manufacturers across Europe and worldwide.

The Goncelin plant (Isère), France

What we do

A niche industrial craft, mastered in continuous operation

We treat high-purity aluminium foil in a continuous electrochemical process, for use in electrolytic capacitor anodes. The foil is etched, formed and cut to each manufacturer’s specifications.

A specialist in this value chain since 1945, SATMA INDUSTRIES serves a demanding industrial clientele: capacitor manufacturers looking for a reliable, precise supplier able to deliver consistent volumes over time.

Daughter coils stock, finished product before cutting
Daughter coils stock – finished product before cutting

The process

Etching, forming, cutting

Foil etching seen under a microscope
Etching, at microscopic scale

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  1. Etching

    Continuous electrochemical etching of the aluminium foil, developing the microscopic surface area that drives capacitor performance.

  2. Forming

    Forming accelerates the electrochemical oxidation of the aluminium foil. This controlled oxidation creates the oxide layer that forms the capacitor’s insulator.

  3. Cutting

    Cutting and conditioning into coils at the widths and formats requested by the customer.

Coils of treated aluminium foil
Coils ready for shipment

Products

Foil for motor start capacitors

Our current activity covers aluminium foil for motor start capacitors.

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International

A supplier integrated in the global economy

SATMA INDUSTRIES is fully integrated in the global economy and exports to the major market segments of the capacitor industry. Shipments are organised from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, close to European transport axes and major ports.

International freight: container ship, aircraft and truck
Serving capacitor manufacturers worldwide

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