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Solve Friction and Wear Problems

This section will help you to identify the correct coating solution for your problem. If you are unsure of the problem that you face, you can find useful background information in the "Surface Engineering Review" or help with specific components or applications in the "Coatings Selector".  

Finding the right coating solution for your problem

The first step is to understand the nature of your problem and what it is that your require of the surface. Please select from the list below.

  1. Friction - reducing or controlling it.
     
  2. Wear

    Wear occurs through a variety of mechanisms depending on the application and environment:
     
    • Abrasive Wear - wear by hard particles, either loose or as contained in a product or sliding part.
       
    • Adhesive Wear - wear between rubbing parts, either metals, plastics or ceramics; either lubricated or dry.
       
    • Erosion Wear - wear by impinging particles or fluid streams.
       
    • Fretting Wear - wear between parts in near-static contact, but with imposed vibrations or impacts.
       
    • Scuffing Wear - wear and seizure between high speed, lubricated contacts such as cams and tappets.
       
    • Corrosive Wear - material removal as a result of combined corrosion and wear processes.
       
  3. Corrosion - the different types and its prevention.
      
  4. Thermal Barriers - coatings to provide thermal insulation and protection against oxidation.
     
  5. Fatigue - the mechanism of fatigue and treatments to improve fatigue performance.