Armoloy Comparative Guide for Surface Treatments
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| ARMOLOY TDC | XADC | BI-PROTEC ARM/XADC | NYFLON | NICKEL | |
| Base Material | All metals except: Al, Mg, Ti |
All metals except: Al, Mg, Ti |
All metals except: Cu, Mg, Ti |
All ferrous and non-ferrous metals | All ferrous and non-ferrous metals |
| Deposit Thickness | .0001” - .0003” | .0001” - .0003” | .003” Max | .0003” - .0005” | .003” Max |
| Adhesion | Absolute | Absolute | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Surface Hardness | 78 Rc | 98 Rc | 78 Rc/98 Rc | 48 Rc | 48 Rc |
| Wear | Excellent | Superior | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Lubricity | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Superior | Good |
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent (Improves with Surface Finish) |
Excellent (Improves with Surface Finish) |
Superior | Excellent | Superior |
| Processing Temp | < 150° F | < 150° F | < 170° F | < 170° F | < 170° F |
| Max Working Temp | 1600° F | 1600° F | 800° F | 400° F | 800° F |