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Casidiam® by IHC is the latest addition to our DLC coatings portfolio. Casidiam’s® extremely hard base layer increases the load-carrying capacity and scratch-resistance of its tribologically effective DLC top layer even further, making it the perfect coating for applications where extreme contact pressures along with sliding velocities are present.

Product Type: Coating

Application Area: Tubes, Valves

Features: Abrasion Resistant, Acid Resistant, Corrosion Resistant, Crack Resistant, Excellent Lubricity, Extreme Pressure Performance, Fatigue Resistant, Good Erosion Resistance, Good Scratch Resistance, High Impact Resistance, High Loading Absorption Capability, High Temperature Resistance, Oxidation Resistant, Service Life Extension, Wear Resistant

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    Identification & Functionality

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    Features & Benefits

    CASIDIAM® Advantages

    With its far-reaching benefits in almost every industry. It is easy to see why our IHC's Casidiam® is a popular choice amongst our coating offerings. Some of its advantages include,

    • Resistant to oxidation
    • Resistant to wear
    • Resistant to high temperature
    • Resistant to abrasion and erosion
    • Withstands harsh environments
    • Prevents fatigue
    • Resistant to aggressive and corrosive chemicals such as acids
    • Extends the lifetime of the component, reducing down-time for repair
    • Increased lubricity
    • Highly inert
    • Minimal dimensional impact
    • Increased toughness and durability impact and crack resistance

    Applications & Uses

    Application Area
    Industrial Applications
    • Aerospace
    • Automotive
    • Diesel
    • Firearms
    • General manufacturing
    • Marine
    • Military
    • Motorsports
    Applications
    • Exhaust & intake valves
    • Precision slides
    • Bearing journals
    • Cam shafts
    • Lifters
    • Rocker arms
    • Cutting tools
    • Pump components

    Properties

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    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Coating MaterialMe + a-C:H
    COF (Dry vs Steel)0.04 - 0.12
    Hardness2200 - 2500HV
    Thickness1.0 - 10.0μm
    Working Temperaturemax. 752°F