Materials and Coatings
At Frictec, we provide the ideal materials for each application to optimise your production. With our expertise, we can source other materials tailored to your specific needs, ensuring you receive the perfect solution for your production.
Common materials we work with include:
- TMC45 our long-lasting material
- Carbide inserts on SS420 substrate
- Tool Steels: N690, Calmex, M2, M42, D2
Explore our range of specialist coatings, each designed to boost performance by reducing downtime and cutting maintenance costs, while improving overall productivity.
WC/C (Nitron MC)
A dry lubricant reducing the accumulation of film residue on your part.
- Anthracite grey coloured protective coating
- Coefficient of friction (0.1-0.15)
- Surface hardness 1000Hv micro hardness
- Coating thickness 2-4um
- Performs effectively in temperatures up to 300°C
TIN (Titanium Nitride)
Increasing the hardness and edge retention of your part.
- Yellow/gold coloured protective coating- suitable for direct food contact
- Surface hardness 2300Hv micro hardness
- Coefficient of friction 0.4
- Coating thickness 2-4um
- Performs effectively in temperatures up to 500°C
AlTiN (Aluminium Titanium nitride)
Increasing the hardness and edge retention of your part (for extreme heat conditions)
- Blue/black coloured protective coating
- Surface hardness 3300Hv micro hardness
- Coefficient of friction 0.4
- Coating thickness 1-4um
- Performs effectively in extreme temperatures of up to 800°C
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Coatings such as Teflon, CrN and others are also available, depending on your individual requirements.
