Nickel PTFE is a co-deposit consisting of high phosphorous electroless nickel ENP 1012 and a polymer belonging to the perfluorocarbon class, polytetrafluoroethylene or PTFE. PTFE particles with a diameter of 0.1-1 m are incorporated within an electroless nickel matrix and distributed uniformly throughout the entire thickness.
The essential characteristics of this coating are a low friction coefficient together with optimal corrosion resistance and increased hardness.
Advantages
low friction coefficient
corrosion resistance
self-lubrication
increased hardness
hydrophobic
antifouling
slowed thinning
The first results from the PTFE, which has a dynamic coefficient of friction of 0.04 and a static coefficient of 0.07/0.14, while the second is a result of ENP1012 with corrosion resistance greatly in excess of 1000 hours in saline spray, and a surface hardness equal to 500/600 Hv.
The PTFE particles incorporated in the electroless nickel matrix are such that they are not easily removed from the substrate, but are maintained for long periods of time, guaranteeing self-lubrication, antifouling and excellent corrosion resistance typical of the entire co-deposit.