Low Friction Metal Coatings for Steel & Aluminum Tooling

COATINGS COMPARISON CHART

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COATING	ROCKWELL HARDNESS	COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION	APPLIED TEMP.	SUGG. MAX. WORKING TEMP.
Diamond Chrome	85+ RC	0.15 or less	130°F	1250°F
Hard Chrome	72 RC	0.20 or less	130°F	1250°F
Diamond E.N.™	57 RC as Plated 70 RC After HT	0.10 or less	185°F	1000°F
NIBORE™	54 RC as plated 67 RC After post bake	0.05 or less	185°F	1250°F
Electroless Nickel	50 RC	0.45 or less	185°F	1400°F
NICKLON™	45 RC	0.10 or less	185°F	600°F

A COATING FOR EVERY CHALLENGE

Bales fuses science and craftsmanship in everything we do. We work with you to determine the best surface treatment to prevent or tackle everything from friction and release issues to wear, corrosion and more. No matter the industry.

CORROSION-RESISTANT COATINGS

Is corrosion a threat to your tooling, die or component? Our industry-leading team will work with you to fully understand the specific requirements of your project and recommend the best coating to keep you corrosion-free in the future.

NIBORE™ >
NICKLON™ >
Electroless Nickel >
Hard Chrome >

ABRASION-RESISTANT COATINGS

Have parts prone to getting rubbed the wrong way? We’re always developing better ways to solve abrasion and wear problems. Our in-house lab utilizes the latest technology and resources to achieve the quality you need.

Diamond Chrome >
Hard Chrome >
NIBORE™ >
Diamond E.N.™ >

LUBRICITY AND RELEASE / LOW FRICTION COATINGS

We’ll employ our trademarked coatings and finishes to reduce friction and give Your tool or component the uniform treatment needed for optimal performance.