Plasma nitriding

Plapol

Maximum usable furnace space: Ø 1,500 mm/6,000 mm height
Maximum batch weight: 10.000 kg
Plasma nitriding process inside the MICROPULS® Everest – components in active plasma field
Our PLAPOL layer is applied to the surface in a diffusion process at low temperatures.

The aim is to incorporate atoms into the matrix of the steel in a similar way to nitration, without the formation of compounds such as nitrides.

Thus, PLAPOL is ideal for tools made of tool steels with an tempering temperature above 400°C (e.g. 1.2343, 1.2311, 1.2316, 1.2083), with maximum dimensions of Ø 1,500 mm x 2,400 mm depth. The PLAPOL layer with a diffusion strength of 10 - 70 µm has a hardness of over 1,000 HV, is highly wear-resistant, can be re-polished and welded for repair. Since it is a diffusion coating there is no growth or flaking. Due to the low treatment temperature, the risk of distortion is minimal.
Due to the low hardening depth, we recommend PLAPOL treatment only for tempered or hardened steels.

Advantages of Plapol

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High hardness

The PLAPOL layer has a hardness of over 1,000 HV, which makes it very wear-resistant.

Low risk of distortion

Due to the low treatment temperature, the risk of distortions is minimal.

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Repair options

The coating can be re-polished and welded for repair, which prolongs its service life.

No growth or flaking

Since it is a diffusion coating, problems such as growth and flaking are avoided.

Suitable for certain types of steel

PLAPOL is ideal for tools made of tool steels with an tempering temperature above 400°C and certain dimensions.

Industrial Furnaces

Our plasma nitriding system

MICROPULS®

EVEREST

The plasma nitriding system MICROPULS® Everest offers our customers the cutting edge technology of nitriding. It is used in numerous industries, from automotive and contract heat treatment to aviation and wind energy.

DI David Unterberger, Vertriebsleiter Härtetechnik bei RÜBIG

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