Diamond E.N.™ Coatings

Diamond E.N.™ is our toughest coating yet, plating at 57 RC and reaching 70 RC after post-bake. It offers an extremely low coefficient of friction, which means it can take on all your wear and release issues at once.

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.”

Dennis Recker, Consulting Engineer, Lincoln Diagnostics

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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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