Carbon composites, or carbon fiber composites, are advanced materials made by combining carbon fibers with a polymer matrix. These materials are known for their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, stiffness, and resistance to various environmental factors, making them suitable for a wide range of applications, particularly in aerospace, automotive, sports equipment, and more
We offer a range of advanced coatings to improve the durability and performance of carbon composites, and can treat parts in many shapes and sizes for a range of industries.
Carbon Fiber Treatments & Coatings
HARD CHROME PLATING
Apticote 100
A low temperature electrolytic process that deposits a protective coating of hard chrome on to a variety of base materials that outperforms conventional hard chrome coatings.
Materials processed: Aluminium, titanium, copper, high strength steel, stainless steel/CRES
Key Features
- Corrosion resistance
- Extreme hardness
- Low coefficient of friction
- Precision plating
- Excellent abrasion resistance
- Low adhesive wear
- No final grinding
POLYMER COATINGS
Apticote 200
A range of polymer coatings that comprises high technology polymer-based formulations offering outstanding properties.
Materials processed: Steel, Aluminium, Magnesium, Titanium
Key Features
- Abrasive wear resistance
- Chemical resistance
- FDA compliance
- Heat resistance
- Low friction
- Mould release
ELECTROLESS NICKEL
Apticote 400
A complex solution producing a thin and even coating that continues to perform even in the most extreme operating environments.
Materials processed: Aluminium, carbon composites, steel, copper, magnesium, metal matrix composites, stainless steel/CRES, titanium
Key Features
- 5 to 50μm
- Can be hardened up to 1000Hv
- Completely uniform coverage
- Excellent corrosion protection
- High wear resistance
- No post-machining
NICKEL POLYMER COMPOSITE
Apticote 450
A slick composite Nickel/PTFE coating that outperforms its rivals due to its sub-micron PTFE particles that are evenly distributed throughout the coating.
Materials processed: Aluminium, carbon composites, copper, steel, magnesium, metal matrix composites, stainless steel/CRES, titanium
Key Features
- Even coverage
- High wear resistance
- Smooth
- Thickness range 5 to 20 μm
- Good hardness
- Low friction
- Superb anti-galling and anti-seizure
THERMAL PLASMA SPRAY
Apticote 800
A family of high-performance ceramic, cermet and metallic plasma coatings that can be applied to a wide variety of substrates.
Materials processed: Aluminium, carbon composites, copper, magnesium, metal matrix composites, stainless steel/CRES, titanium
Key Features
- Corrosion protection
- Reduce fretting and surface fatigue
- Reduces abrasive wear
- Used to salvage parts
PLASMA POLYMER COMPOSITE
Apticote 810
The next generation of non-stick coatings; tougher, harder and with better release properties than conventional polymer coatings.
Materials processed: Aluminium, carbon composites, copper, magnesium, metal matrix composites, stainless steel/CRES, titanium
Key Features
- Corrosion protection
- High lubricity and low friction
- High temperature capability
- Non-stick to a wide range of products
- USDA and FDA compliant
- Wear resistance
- With high load-carrying capacity
NICKEL SILICON CARBIDE COMPOSITE
Apticote 2000
A metal matrix coating comprising a mix of nickel with suspended silicon carbide particles deposited using a tailored process to ensure superior adhesion.
Materials processed: Aluminium, carbon composites, steel, copper, metal matrix composites, stainless steel/CRES, titanium
Key Features
- Anti-streaking
- Coats a range of surfaces
- High hardness
- Little or no wear
- Low friction
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