InnerArmor™ From Tecvac

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InnerArmor™ is a coating specifically designed to improve the functional properties of internal surfaces. Applied from the gaseous phase the coating is applied using Hollow Cathode technology.  The coating material, rather like Diamolith™, comprises Carbon in both the graphitic form (sp2 bonds) and diamond (sp3 bonds). Where the two coatings differ is in the rate of deposition and final deposition thickness.

The physical intensity of the plasma within the workpiece facilitate phenomenal coatings rates([in the order of 1µm/minute) and produce an ultimate coating thickness of 50 microns - making InnerArmor™ easily the thickest commercial DLC coating on the market.

InnerArmor™ which can be deposited at low temperature is a grey/black coating which will mirror the substrate surface. It can be applied to all metal substrates.

The coating morphology can be modified (by process control) to produce variants to match the prevailing application conditions.  Examples include extreme corroding conditions, highly erosive environments and applications where a high surface hardness is required.

The coating can be used for a range of applications where internal surfaces cannot be coated by normal PVD or PECVD means. Such as pipes, cylinders pump components, ductwork and all fluid/powder transfer systems.

InnerArmor’s™ main strengths include, high abrasive an erosive wear resistance, excellent corrosion resistance and extremely low friction.

InnerArmor™ Outline Specification