COATINGS COMPARISON CHART

DIAMOND CHROME

HARD CHROME

DIAMOND E.N.™

NIBORE™ (Nickel Boron Nitride)

ELECTROLESS NICKEL

NICKLON™ (Nickel PTFE)

Rockwell Hardness

85+ RC

72 RC

57 RC as Plated 70 RC After Post Brake

54 RC as Plated 67 RC After Post Break

50 RC

45 RC

Coefficient of Friction

0.15 or less

0.20 or less

0.10 or less

0.05 or less

0.45 or less

0.10 or less

Applied Temperature

130ºF

130ºF

185ºF

185ºF

185ºF

185ºF

Maximum Operating Temp

1250ºF

1250ºF

1000ºF

1250ºF

1400ºF

600ºF

Corrosion Resistance Rating

Abrasion Resistance Rating

Release Rating