| Solution | Coating material | Coating technology | Microhardness HIT (GPa) | Coefficient of friction (dry) vs. steel | Max. service temp. [°C] | Process temperature | ||
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| BALITHERM IONIT OX |
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Shift shafts
Advantages of BALITHERM IONIT OX treatment: - Improved mechanical properties - Increased endurance strength - Corrosion resistance - Good frictional and sliding properties Technical advantages as compared to conventional salt bath nitriding and oxidizing / case hardening and chrome plating: - Only one manufacturing process - No salt residues in threads - No intermediate polishing - The requirement of a 96 h minimum salt spray test per DIN 50021-SS is achieved with ease.