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Hardness coatings and treatments

Through years of research, Argos ST has developed coatings and treatments to increase hardness. Precise coating techniques can now meet every type of requirement.

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Greater hardness, better wear resistance

The hardness of a metal or ceramic surface indicates its resistance to abrasion and to the wear and tear of the surface itself. The hardness can be increased, even extensively, using thermal spraying or spray metallizing, nickel plating or electro-oxidation, which considerably improves the resistance and service life of the products, especially in the presence of abrasive materials.

Coatings and wear-resistant treatments that lend hardness can also be applied as a base for further coatings, thus letting materials slide better and giving the product better abrasion resistance.

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Related Treatments and Coatings

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Aluminium nickel plating

Nickel plating on aluminium is a fundamental process in the field of metal surface treatments.

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Brass nickel plating

Brass is an alloy primarily composed of copper and zinc, valued for its workability, electrical conductivity, and natural resistance to corrosion.

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Steel nickel plating

Steel is one of the most widely used metal alloys in the world thanks to its mechanical strength, hardness, and versatility.

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Iron nickel plating

Iron is one of the most widely used materials in the world, fundamental to sectors such as construction, engineering, and mechanics.

Niploy and Elnip 13®

Niploy & Elnip 13®

Electroless nickel plating with a uniform coating, providing high corrosion protection and wear resistance.

Chenisil e Elnicarb, nichelatura chimica e carburo di silicio

Chenisil & Elnicarb

Coatings resulting from the combination of electroless nickel and silicon carbide, guaranteeing elevated hardness.

Cheniflon e ELNIFLON, nichel chimico e teflon PTFE

Cheniflon & Elniflon

Electroless nickel plating with the addition of PTFE microparticles, promoting water repellence and detachment.

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ENP SH

Nickel plating with a high phosphorus content for when very hard coatings are required.

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Hard anodizing

A protective treatment for aluminium used in various industrial areas due to its particular resistance.

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Peek

Argos ST applies PEEK coatings: excellent performance in terms of durability and resistance to scratches and high temperatures.

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Rilsan®

Rilsan coatings are ideal for protecting surfaces from chemical reagents and abrasion.

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Tungsten Carbide

Tungsten carbide coatings applied with spray metallizing ensure elevated hardness and wear resistance.

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Ceramic coatings

Ceramic coatings by Argos ST are suitable for parts requiring elevated hardness, wear resistance, electrical insulation and thermal resistance.

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Sol-Gel

Sol-gel coatings are specifically designed to be hard, easy to wash and non-stick, with high temperature resistance.

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Vicote

Vicote coatings have a low environmental impact and are ideal for improving the longevity and wear resistance of the base material.

Polymeric finishing

Polymeric finishing

Polymeric finishing make it possible to improve the appearance and functionality of treated surfaces.

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Electrolytic nickel plating

Electrolytic nickel plating is a galvanic treatment that allows a layer of metallic nickel to be deposited on a conductive component by applying direct electric current.

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Nickel plating

What is it and what is it used for? This treatment can be included in the field of electroplating. Enhancing the surface of metals using a nickel plating process holds both an aesthetic and a practical function.

Related Industries

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Aerospace

To guarantee total functionality of mechanical parts, Argos offers various surface treatments for the aeronautics industry.

Rivestimenti e trattamenti per il settore alimentare

Food

Argos has developed special treatments for food surfaces that facilitate cleaning and maintenance of the parts due to specific non-stick properties, corrosion protection, slide and resistance to high temperatures.

Trattamenti e rivestimenti per l’industria automobilistica

Automotive

Argos has developed special treatments and coatings to give the surfaces of parts in the automotive industry low friction, corrosion protection and smoothness.

Rivestimenti superficiali e trattamenti per l’industria chimica e farmaceutica

Chemical & Pharma

To protect the most delicate components and avoid contamination, Argos offers non-stick and anti-corrosion coatings and treatments that improve surface properties.

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Cylinder coating

Discover all the advantages of cylinder coatings by Argos ST, a leading company in coatings and surface treatments.

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Augers

Argos ST coatings for screw conveyors and augers are designed to reduce wear and tear.

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Air Treatment

Argos ST coatings for air treatment systems are designed to prevent build-up and residue on the impellers.

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Mechanical

Argos ST surface coatings for the mechanical industry are designed to improve abrasion resistance and self-lubrication.

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Nonwoven

Industrial coatings for nonwoven fabrics are designed to improve traction and reduce the adhesion of glues and residues.

Trattamenti e rivestimenti per il settore del packaging

Packaging

Surfaces that easily release glues and adhesives and let materials flow smoothly allow the packaging industry to reduce costs and improve the appearance.

Trattamenti e rivestimenti per l’industria petrolifera

Oil & Gas

We offer solutions to solve abrasion and corrosion problems, increasing the life cycle of your products.

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Rubber & Plastic

Surface coatings for the plastics and rubber industry are designed to protect machinery effectively and durably.

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Roller coating

Argos ST roller coatings are designed to improve traction, sliding, non-stick properties and resistance to solvents.

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Tanks & Vats

Coatings for tanks and vats by Argos ST are designed to prevent corrosion and acid aggression.

Trattamenti e rivestimenti per l’industria tessile e della stampa e grafica

Textile & Printing

Argos has developed special coatings for this production sector: treatments for the textile, printing and graphics industries to make surfaces smooth, non-stick, and wear and abrasion resistant.

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Valves & Pumps

Industrial applications and practical advantages of ball valve coatings. The utmost safety and reliability!