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Diamond Chrome
Diamond Chrome Coating For Your Most Abrasive Applications
Nanometer-sized diamond particles are co-deposited with chrome coating for long-lasting abrasion protection with excellent lubricity and release. This is why Bales recommends Diamond Chrome coating for all your most abrasive applications.
Diamond Chrome will increase the surface hardness of your tool, mold, or component while significantly reducing friction.
DIAMOND CHROME COATING BENEFITS
What else does Diamond Chrome coating bring to your molds and components?
Application possible up to 0.002" thickness, operator verified using a portable thickness gauge.- Abrasion protection is at least 25% better than hard chrome coating and superior to titanium nitride.
- Application is at very low temperatures to any ferrous or non-ferrous substrate, resulting in no compromise to the metal shape or size.
Bales Coating | Uniform Deposit
Dog-Bone Effect
Recessed area with depth less than width
Excessive buildup at top corner with a thin deposit in bottom corner
Recessed area with depth greater than width
No deposit along bottom
LOW-FRICTION COATINGS
Do you have parts prone to getting rubbed the wrong way? Solve your abrasion and wear problems with our abrasion-resistant coatings.
ABRASION-RESISTANT COATINGS
Are release issues causing downtime in your shop? Reduce friction and achieve uniform treatment with our lubricity and release/low-friction coatings.
DIAMOND CHROME coating FAQS
Discover why Diamond Chrome coating is the superior choice for the most abrasive applications. Read our FAQs to learn about its durability and cost-effectiveness compared with standard chrome, plus its advantages for specific industries.
How cost-effective is Diamond Chrome coating?
What sets Diamond Chrome coating apart from other metal surface coatings?
Diamond Chrome coating stands out for its combination of exceptional hardness and durability, making it ideal for extremely abrasive environments. By incorporating diamond particles, Diamond Chrome enhances surface hardness and abrasion resistance better than standard chrome. As a result, it significantly increases component lifespan.
How durable is Diamond Chrome coating in high-wear applications?
Diamond Chrome coating provides exceptional durability in applications with constant friction, pressure, and contact with abrasive materials. Its combination of diamond particles and chrome provides a level of hardness and abrasion resistance that is superior to standard chrome coating. With better surface protection, metal components have improved functionality in the long term, even in the most abrasive applications.
What are the best applications for Diamond Chrome coating?
Diamond Chrome coating is best suited for applications that require extreme durability and wear resistance. This includes precision tools, dies, molds, and components used in automotive, aerospace, and plastic injection molding manufacturing. Its ability to withstand extreme conditions without compromising efficiency or quality makes it an ideal choice for high-value metal components.
0.15
COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION
85+ (up to 1200 Knoop)
ROCKWELL HARDNESS
130°F
applied TEMPERATURE
-300°F to 1,600°F
MAX OPERATING TEMPERATURE
0.00004 to 0.002”
coating Thickness
Under 4 x 10 (to the -5)”
(0.0004 to 0.0006 mm)
Diamond Micro-Particle Size
0.05 – 0.50% of mass content
Diamond Micro-Particle Content
corrosion resistance rating
RELEASE RATING
ABRASION resistance rating
CASE STUDY: Diamond Chrome Solves for Sticking & Wear
One of the largest custom thermoformers in North America prides itself on being solutions-oriented when working with customers and appreciates how Bales took the same approach in solving their complex challenges. “We take the time to develop the right solutions for our customers, and we expect our vendors to do the same for us," said Pete Laubmeier, sales engineer at Plastic Ingenuity, Inc.
“From start to finish, it was a pleasure working with Bales.”
Pete Laubmeier, Sales Engineer at Plastic Ingenuity Inc.
