A Powerful Nickel Coating
Diamond E.N.™ combines Electroless Nickel with diamond particles, making it a solid alternative to Hard Chrome for saving on time and cost.
0.10
Coefficient of Friction
57
Rockwell Hardness
185°F
Applied Temperature
1000°F
Max Operating Temperature
0.00005 to 0.0005”
Plating Thickness Range
4-6%
Phosphorus (wt)
8.1 g/cm3
Density
corrosion resistance rating
RELEASE RATING
ABRASION resistance rating
Additional Diamond E.N.™ Benefits
57 Rockwell hardness rating or 70 Rockwell hardness rating after 550°F (288°C) heat treatment.
Application of up to a 0.0005” deposit.
Easily stripped, leaving no damage to the base material.
Extremely low coefficient of friction (0.10).
Withstands up to 1000°F (677°C).
3-6 Taber wear index (TWI).
Why Diamond E.N.™ Is A New Standout
The nano-sized diamond particles in Diamond E.N.™ offer extreme abrasion resistance—and give Chrome some tough competition. Use our Coating Comparison Tool to see how Diamond E.N.™ stacks up against other Bales coatings. Compare surface finishes and find the best solution for your needs.
A Real Diamond E.N.™ Success Story
Before
After
“Bales has done thousands of these parts for us and never lost one. I don’t know how they do it. I absolutely would recommend them.”
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Case Study: Diamond E.N.™ Achieves Higher Hardness for Medical Device Company
A manufacturer of disposable allergy skin test devices turned to Bales when the coating for its proprietary steel component was slowing production and compromising quality. As a Bales customer for over 30 years, Lincoln Diagnostics trusted us to find a solution. “Bales has done thousands of these parts for us and never lost one. I don’t know how they do it. I absolutely would recommend them.” - Dennis Recker, Consulting Engineer to Lincoln Diagnostics
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