Surface Modification (SuMo)
ERIKS provides a range of modification processes to reduce friction or surface contamination. These types of treatments may be beneficial for:
- Improving Dynamic Performance
- Reducing the Tackiness of Seals
- Improving Automatic Assembly
- Color Coding Parts for Easier Identification
Listed below are a few of the options for surface treatment that ERIKS offers. These treatments range from internally-lubricated elastomers to more exotic SurfaceModified (SuMo) parts.
SurfaceModification
In addition to the SuMo process which physically and chemically modifies the surface, ERIKS provides additional processes which may significantly improved dynamic performance. Parylene polymer coatings can be vacuum deposited in thicknesses from 0.003 to 0.1” on many surfaces. The UltralubeTM WS2 coating has demonstrated reduced friction and can eliminate galling on metal parts.
Products
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Coatings
- Dip & Spin (PTFE, Moly, Siloxane)
- Thermal Spray (PTFE, PUR-based)
- UltralubeTM (WS2)
- Parylene
- Internal Lubrication
- Halogenation (gas)
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SurfaceModification (SuMo)
- Chemical and Surface Structure Changes
| Process | Materials | Tackiness | Auto-Assembly | Dynamic Performance | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coating - PTFE | Elastomers, Metals | A | B | C | $ |
| UltralubeTM | Metals, Plastics | N/A | N/A | A | $$ |
| Parylene | Elastomers, Plastics | A | A | A | $$ |
| Internal Lubrication | Elastomers | A | A | B | $ |
| Halogenation (gas) | Elastomers | A | A | B | $$$ |
| SurfaceModified (SuMo) | Elastomers, Plastics | A | A | A | $$ |