DEMARTIN electroless nickel-PTFE
Chemical nickel PTFE dispersion coatings are special coatings that are applied to metallic substrates using a chemical deposition process and offer a unique combination of the properties of nickel and PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene). These coatings are characterised by outstanding wear resistance and excellent corrosion resistance, while at the same time offering extremely low friction properties due to the embedded PTFE particles. The electroless nickel provides a hard, dense and uniform layer that protects the substrate from mechanical abrasion and chemical attack, while the PTFE particles in the nickel matrix create a self-lubricating surface that is ideal for applications where lubricity and friction reduction are critical.
The uniform deposition of the layer is independent of the geometry of the workpiece, which enables a consistent coating thickness even on complex surfaces and hard-to-reach areas. This makes electroless nickel PTFE dispersion coatings particularly suitable for precision components in the automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering, food and medical technology industries, where the requirements for wear protection, corrosion resistance and low friction are particularly high.
Another advantage of this coating is its good adhesion to various metallic substrates, including steel, aluminium and copper alloys. These coatings are ideal for use in plain bearings, valves, pump parts, guides and other moving components that require long life and minimal maintenance. They also offer uniform coating thickness and excellent dimensional stability, minimising rework and increasing manufacturing efficiency.
Chemical nickel PTFE dispersion coatings are an innovative solution that extends the service life of components, reduces friction and improves the efficiency of machinery and equipment.
Advantages
- Combination of high wear resistance and excellent corrosion resistance
- Extremely low coefficient of friction due to embedded PTFE particles
- Self-lubricating properties for reduced maintenance
- Uniform coating thickness regardless of component geometry
- Good adhesion to various substrates (steel, aluminium, aluminium, copper alloys)
- Suitable for complex and difficult to access surfaces
- Long component life due to improved sliding properties
- Increased dimensional accuracy and reduced reworking costs
- Ideal for applications with high requirements for sliding properties and wear protection
- Improved machine and equipment efficiency due to reduced friction
- . and equipment efficiency due to reduced friction and wear
- High chemical resistance to various media and environments
- Very good dry-running behaviour
- Very good adhesive wear resistance
- Excellent sliding properties
- good corrosion resistance
- good temperature compatibility up to 250°C
Specifications
*HV due to revaluation from IT
**dry vs. steel. May vary for certain applications
Industries
- Medical technology
- Machinery industry
- Semiconductor industry / semiconductors
- Textile machinery industry
- Energy and electrical engineering
- Mould and tool making
- Plant and apparatus engineering
- Armaments industry
- Automotive industry
- 3D printed metal parts