A comparative analysis shows the positive aspects deriving from the use of PVD technologies.
The increasing use of Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) technologies for the Oerlikon Riri and Oerlikon Fineparts accessories is leading to a number of environmental benefits for the luxury business sector.
After conducting an internal analysis, which compared stainless steel items treated with PVD with the same brass articles subjected to an electro-plating process, a number of advantages deriving from the use of PVD, even in terms of sustainability, have been found.
Thin-film coating processes, such as PVD, result in an overall 76% reduction of the environmental impacts, measured in Kg of CO2 equivalent. More specifically, comparing PVD and electro-plating, it was recorded:
Moreover, the use of stainless steel as a base material instead of brass, further enhances the sustainability profile of the item. Steel components are 6% lighter than brass equivalents, resulting in lower transportation emissions; in addition, the use of lead is eliminated and any form of oxidation is avoided, thus increasing the durability of the products.
