PVD Coatings

 

PVD coatings, which stands for Physical Vapor Deposition, are thin layers of material that are applied to the surfaces of various products. This technology is used to improve the hardness, wear resistance, chemical inertness and aesthetic appearance of materials.

PVD coatings are applied in vacuum chambers, where the material evaporates and then condenses on the surface of the product. There is a wide range of materials that can be used for PVD coatings, including metals, ceramics and composites. These coatings are useful in a variety of industries, including the automotive, aerospace, medical, and tooling industries.

PVD coatings make it possible to improve the mechanical properties of materials, such as strength and wear resistance. These coatings are used to protect components from corrosion, oxidation and other forms of degradation. PVD technology allows precise control of the thickness and composition of the coatings, which enables the adaptation of the properties of the coatings according to the needs of the application.

An important advantage is their high adhesion to substrate materials, which ensures durability and reliability of the coating. Along with their improved properties and wide range of applications they have become a key part of the modern industry to improve the durability, performance and aesthetic appearance of products.

 

Coating	Based on	Colour	Thickness [µm]	Nanohardness* [HV]	COF**   [/]	Max. operating temperature
S-TiN	TiN	Golden	1-5	2600-2900	0,4	600 ˚C
TiCN-MP	TiCN	Copper	1-5	3500-3700	0,25	400 ˚C
TiCN-Gray	TiCN	Gray-copperish	1-5	3300-3600	0,3	450 ˚C
CrN	CrN	Silver	1-8	2300-2600	0,5	700 ˚C
Cr63	CrN	Silver	1-10	1800-2000	0,5	700 ˚C
CrN thick	CrN	Silver	nad 30	1500-1800	0,5	700 ˚C
TiAlN	TiAlN	Gray-blueish	1-5	3500-3800	0,5	900 ˚C
Ti4Al	TiAlN	Violet gray	1-8	3200-3500	0,4	1100 ˚C
nACo	TiAlSiN	Blue-grayish	1-5	4000-4200	0,5	1100 ˚C
4HARD	TiAlSiN	Orange copper	1-6	3600-3900	0,5	1100 ˚C
InoXal	TiAlSiN	Purple Copper	1-6	3500-3800	0,4	1100 ˚C
Alucrom	AlCrSiN	Gray	1-3	4000-4300	0,5	1100 ˚C
BoroX	TiB2	Satin silver	1-3	4700-4900	0,6	1000 ˚C
CIRAL	ZrN	Whitish golden	1-5	2100-2400	0,4	600 ˚C
4ALL	AlCrN	Gray	1-5	3300-3500	0,5	900 ˚C
4BLANK	AlCrN	Gray	1-5	3300-3500	0,5	1000 ˚C
44M	TiAlN	Violet gray	1-10	3200-3500	0,4	1100 ˚C
PhotoniX	TiAlN	Violet gray	1-10	3200-3500	0,3	1100 ˚C
cVIc	TiCN + DLC	Anthracite	1-5	3600-3900	0,15	400 ˚C
ExtremeTL	TiAlN + WC/C	Anthracite	1-6	1500-1700	0,15	900 ˚C
CROMUX	CrN + WC/C	Anthracite	1-8	1500-1700	0,15	700 ˚C
SmuX	TiAlN + WC/C	Anthracite	1-6	1500-1700	0,15	900 ˚C
Coating	Based on	Colour	Thickness [µm]	Nanohardness* [HV]	COF**    [/]	Max. operating temperature

*Measured at room temp. and 50% humidity on an Anton Paar NHT3 instrument.
**Coefficient of friction with PinOnDisk method in dry against steel 100Cr6.