Ion Nitriding + DLC (Diamond-like carbon) - Ionitech's Duplex Technology

Improve your parts with diamond-like hardness and graphite-like friction.

Diamond-Like Carbon is amorphous carbon coating, containing sp2 (graphite-like) and sp3 (diamond-like) bonds with hydrogen content. The sp2 connections lower the coefficient of friction, and the sp3 connections increase the hardness.

The DLC layer is a great addition to the nitrided case, since it further decreases the coefficient of friction. It also additionally improves the hardness and wear-resistance. Having two parts working together, both with DLC cover, will provide a smooth and almost frictionless feel.

DLC is famous for being a solid lubricant, because of the low friction coefficient. It is a good substitute to oil in applications where oil can't be used for reasons of high-temperature, like in engines, or military applications, or vacuum, in space applications.

In addition, the high-resistivity to corrosion makes DLC a great solution for parts working in highly-corrosive environments.

DLC coating provides great improvement of the tribological properties, a great-looking black appearance and is a fine addition to the plasma nitriding, done in the same process and chamber, thanks to Ionitech's IonCoat+ Technology.

• Hardness: > 1000 HV
• Coefficient of friction: <= 0.1 μ
• Coating thickness: 2 - 30+ μm
• Exceptional corrosion and chemical resistance