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The Science Of Precision Coatings

MOLYBDENUM

Galling

Eliminate Cold Welding

Low Friction

COF 0.04

Load Bearing

250,000 psi

Shear Strengh

25.3 MPa

NATURE’S SUPERLUBRICANT

Molybdenum disulfide is a naturally occurring black colored, solid compound that feels slippery to the touch. MolyB excels as a lubricating material due to its organically layered structure and low coefficient of friction. The interlayer structure creates a sliding motion that dissipates energy when a shear stress is applied to the coating. The shear strength of MolyB increases as the coefficient of friction increases, creating a “superlubricity”.

MolyB has a load carrying capacity of 250,000 psi and stability up to 350 C. And works better under high pressure and low speed, where galling is the principal reason for failure.

MolyB coating is used as a coating on rifle barrels, allowing bullets easier passage causing less barrel fouling and retain ballistic accuracy much longer.

MolyB comes in a matt black and high gloss black coating.

COATING COMPARISON TABLE


Adhesion
Hardness
Wear
Lubricity
Corrosion Resistance
Release Properties
Uniformity
Standard Appearance
Base Metal
Deposit
Processing Temperature
Max Working Temp
Thermal Expansion
Magnetic Tendency
ARMOLOY TDC
Silver Satin
All Except:
AL, Mg, Ti
.00005" - .0006"
< 160°F
1600°F
2.7 – 4.6 (10¯⁶/°F)
Non-Magnetic
GULLON
Silver, Black
All Except:
AL, Mg, Ti
.00002" - .0006"
< 160°F
500°F
Non-Magnetic
BI-PROTEC
Silver Satin
All Except:
AL, Mg, Ti
.0035" Max
< 190°F
800°F

Non-Magnetic
XYLAN
Flexible
All Except:
AL, Mg, Ti
Variable
< 200°F
500°F
Non-Magnetic
NBN
Silver
All Except:
AL, Mg, Ti
.0002" - .002"
< 195°F
1600°F
Slightly Magnetic
EN (High Phos)
Bright
All
.003" Max
< 190°F
800°F
13 x 10-6/°C
Non-Magnetic
MOLY
Black, Matte, High Gloss
All
.0002" - .0004"
< 200°F
500°F
Non-Magnetic

APPLICATION SPECIALTIES

Plastic Injection Molding

Through precise, engineered deposits, Armoloy TDC®, BoronG (Nickel Boron Nitride) and our Polymer coatings add incredible value to plastic injection molding applications, as well as those in the areas of extrusion and thermoforming.... Read More

Machined Components

From fundamental components such as shafts, gears, and bearings, to the more complex components found in automated lines, packaging machines, and specialized machinery of every type, Armoloy of Texas can... Read More

Automation + Linear Motion

For over 20 years, Armoloy TDC has been the premier coating for the Linear Motion industry. The Armoloy TDC coating lowers the coefficient of friction of bearing steels, for smoother movement over rolling surfaces... Read More

Pumps And Compressors

For protection against the most common forms of wear including corrosive, abrasive, and erosive wear, consider coating your critical pump, valve and compressor surfaces with a protective Armoloy coating... Read More

Food Processing And Packaging

Apply Armoloy TDC® and BoronG (Nickel Boron Nitride) to food-processing and food-packaging equipment and components for the most beneficial combination of wear resistance and corrosion resistance... Read More

Oil And Gas Extraction

In the field of oil and gas drilling and extraction, the Armoloy coatings are ideally suited for components operating in corrosive downhole environments. The coatings’ high corrosion and wear resistance... Read More

Aerospace

Armoloy TDC is an optimal metal surface coating for aerospace components that require improved wear and corrosion resistance, vast functional temperature range, and consistent, even deposits... Read More

Medical

Armoloy TDC is a precise, biocompatible, pure, metallic chromium coating for medical, surgical, laboratory and clean room environments. Highly trained coating professionals and strict... Read More

Nuclear

For over 30 years the Armoloy TDC coating has been applied to variety of nuclear industry devices including fuel cell and reactor core components. The improved wear and corrosion resistance of... Read More