Low-Temperature PVD Coatings suit molds and components.January 10, 2008 -
Applied at 390°F, BALINITŪ ARCTIC Coatings enable mold materials with low tempering thresholds to be coated without distortion, loss of hardness, or reduction in corrosion resistance. BALINIT A has surface hardness of 2,300 HV and 0.4 coefficient of friction against steel, while BALINIT D has surface hardness of 1,750 HV and 0.5 coefficient of friction against steel, and nano-layered BALINIT FUTURA NANO ARCTIC has 3,300 HV surface hardness and 0.5 coefficient of friction against steel.
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Original Press release
Oerlikon Optics
Iramali 18
Balzers, ,
Liechtenstein
New Low-Temperature PVD Coatings for Molds & Components
Elgin, IL, December 20, 2007 - Oerlikon Balzers has introduced BALINITŪ ARCTIC: a new low-temperature line of PVD coatings for molds and components. An innovative arc technology allows BALINITŪ ARCTIC Coatings to be applied at 200°C (390°F), substantially lower than standard PVD coatings that are applied between 400 and 500°C (750 to 930°F). This makes it possible to coat cold-working steels and die steels for plastics processing that are commonly tempered at 200°C, as well as copper alloys.
BALINITŪ ARCTIC PVD coatings have no performance loss compared to coatings deposited at
higher temperatures. The lower deposition temperature allows mold materials with lower tempering thresholds to be coated without distortion, loss of hardness, or reduction in corrosion resistance.
There are three BALINITŪ ARCTIC coating versions:
o BALINITŪ A ARCTIC (TiN) has a surface hardness of 2300HV and a coefficient of friction against steel of 0.4, which helps to prevent the buildup of resins, increases wear-resistance and provides a surface that is easier to clean.
o BALINITŪ D ARCTIC (CrN) has a surface hardness of 1750HV and a coefficient of friction against steel of 0.5, and is well suited for coating molds that work in plastics that outgas chlorine, fluorine or other aggressive volatile contents during processing.
o BALINITŪ FUTURA NANO ARCTIC (TiAlN) is a nano-layered coating that has a surface
hardness of 3300HV and a coefficient of friction against steel of 0.5, and is ideal for plastic injection molds with textured surfaces and for working in engineered plastics.
For more information or availability of BALINITŪ ARCTIC or any other Oerlikon Balzers product, please call them at 800-792-9223 or visit www.oerlikon.com/balzers/us/.
ABOUT OERLIKON BALZERS: Oerlikon Balzers is the world's leading supplier of PVD
coatings, which significantly improve the performance and durability of precision components and tools for metal and plastic processing. These coatings marketed under the BALINITŪ brand were developed by Oerlikon Balzers and are extremely thin. They are characterized by exceptional hardness and reduce friction and wear decisively. Oerlikon Balzers also develops processes, produces and sells equipment and product installations, and offers contract coating services through a dynamically
growing network of currently more than 70 coating centers in Europe, the Americas.
Oerlikon Balzers is a business unit of the Swiss Oerlikon Group, a world-leading manufacturer of production systems, components and services for high-tech products.
General Information:
Dwayne Douglas
Segment Manager: Mold and Dies
Oerlikon Balzers Coating USA Inc.
463 Lakeshore Parkway
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Tel: 803-329-0607
Fax: 803-366-5567
Email: dwayne.douglas@oerlikon.com
Website: www.oerlikon.com/balzers/us/
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