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BALINIT CNI coated

BALINIT CNI coated for valve

BALINIT CNI coated for piston ring

BALINIT CNI is a very smooth sputtered Chromium Nitride (CrN) coating. It is very ductile and has a high oxidation resistance. It is the coating which can be produced in highest thicknesses (up to 50 µm). Mainly used for high temperature sliding applications like engine exhaust valves and piston rings. Smoothness, ductility and wear resistance makes BALINIT CNI also a powerful alternative to hard chrome plating for textile fibre guiding elements.

High oxidation resistance for high temperature applications
High ductility, high thicknesses possible
High textile fibre wear resistance
Alternative to hard chromium plating

Recommended applications

BALINIT^® CNI is the coating of choice for high temperature application like exhaust valves and piston rings due to the coatings high oxidation resistance and its capability to produce it in thicknesses up to 50 um. It is also the preferred coating for textile fibre guiding elements due to its smoothness and wear resistance. The third main application area are food processing and packaging thanks to the coatings silver – grey like color and its food- and biocompatibility approval.

Components applications

Adblue Injection

Optimize environmental performanceby applying BALINIT DLC STAR to prevent wear, reduce deposits, and extend doser lifetime, ensuring low emission

Automotive Interior

Oerlikon offers environmentally friendly coatings with durable colors and even color application on mild steel and other substrates.

Diesel Injection

BALINIT DLC STAR coating offers reliable wear protection for injection parts, allowing higher pressures and reducing emissions. Enhance your engi

BALINIT DLC STAR coating surpasses hard chrome, reducing wear and enhancing component durability and performance. Upgrade with our advanced techn

BALINIT coatings reduce the danger of fretting wear and corrosion of engine / wing attachment systems which improves overall reliability.

BALINIT CNI coated meat cutting blades are significantly harder and maintain sharpness even with coating thicknesses of up to 6 µm.

BALINIT CNI coating for rotors and vanes in meat filling pumps provides outstanding resistance to abrasive wear, corrosion and galling.

BALINIT CNI, BALINIT D and BALINIT CROMA PLUS for meat grinding plates ensure excellent resistance against abrasive wear, corrosion and galling.

Natural Gas Injection

BALINIT DLC STAR coating offers reliable wear protection and lower friction for injection parts. Enhance engine component durability and efficien

Optimize engine performance with our coating solutions. Smooth the running-in process, prevent sticking, and enhance piston ring wear resistance

Achieve top wear resistance and reduced friction with BALINIT CNI, BALINIT DLC STAR, and BALINIT C coatings.

Rings of spinning machine

BALINIT CNI, BALINIT DLC STAR, and BALINIT C coatings are designed for high wear resistance and reduced friction, they enhance durability and eff

BALINIT DLC -coated wrist pins have the potential to substitute bronze bushing at increasing engine pressures.

Valve plates and Valve stems

Some components like valve plates with special impact loads are coated with very ductile BALINIT CNI (CrN) coatings.

CrN coatings on valves prevent adhesions, ensuring high engine efficiency and reliability. Optimize performance and durability.

Utilize BALINIT DLC STAR for low friction and high wear resistance, even in H2 environments, ensuring superior performance and durability.

Weaving reed dents

Weaving reed dents and air jet nozzles

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