Tech Talk
What is "Tungsten Carbide/Carbon"?
Tungsten Carbide/Carbon (WC/C) is comprised of hard tungsten carbide particles in a softer amorphous carbon matrix. This results in a coating with low coefficient of friction. Ideal for highly loaded precision components with adhesive wear and seizure problems (e.g. poor lubrication). Key application areas include fuel injection system components, gear and gear drives, engine components, and hydraulic pumps and compressors. A broad range of steels with tempering temperatures approximately 200 degrees C (400 degrees F) and above may be coated without concern of softening or distorting. In addition, cutting and molding tools experiencing severe adhesive wear will also benefit from this low friction coating.
