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=Best| COATING | ROCKWELL HARDNESS | COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION | APPLIED TEMP. | SUGG. MAX. WORKING TEMP. | CORROSION RESISTANCE | ABRASION RESISTANCE | RELEASE |
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| Diamond Chrome | 85+ RC | 0.15 or less |
130°F | 1250°F | |
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| Hard Chrome | 72 RC | 0.20 or less |
130°F | 1250°F | |
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| Diamond E.N.™ | 57 RC as Plated 70 RC After HT |
0.10 or less | 185°F | 1000°F | |
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| NIBORE™ | 54 RC as plated 67 RC After post bake |
0.05 or less |
185°F | 1250°F | |
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| Electroless Nickel | 50 RC | 0.45 or less |
185°F | 1400°F | |
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| NICKLON™ | 45 RC | 0.10 or less |
185°F | 600°F | |
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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.
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.
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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.
We’ll employ our trademarked coatings and finishes to reduce friction and give Your tool or component the uniform treatment needed for optimal performance.
Know what you need? Or do you have a problem with a part? Let's get the conversation started.
Bales leads the metal finishing industry in engineered coatings and finishes to deliver optimum surface solutions that prevent corrosion, abrasion or wear problems.
In 2001, Bales opened a second facility in Harlingen, Texas, to address the needs of customers in the southern US and Maquiladora area.
