Solution | Coating material | Coating technology | Microhardness HIT (GPa) | Coefficient of friction (dry) vs. steel | Max. service temp. [°C] | Process temperature | ||
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BALINIT DLC STAR | CrN / a-C:H | PACVD | ~15-25 | 0.1 - 0.2 | 300 | < 250 |
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BALIFOR T | ta-C | Arc | > 40 | 0.1 - 0.2 | 450 | - |
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BALIFOR M | MoN | Sputter / Arc | 15 – 35 depending on application | - | 800 | - |
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Fuel Injection
In most diesel and gasoline injection systems is a BALINIT® DLC (diamond-like carbon) coated part. In order to meet the standards for environmentally-friendly cars, the injection pressure increases constantly. This is only possible with coated mechanical parts.