Armoloy Comparative Guide for Surface Treatments
Armoloy of Illinois is dedicated to helping you select the coating best suited to your specific application. Whether it be for increased wear resistance, reduced friction, or corrosion protection, we have the solution.
| 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 |
