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KANIFLON® - the self-lubricating layer.

What is KANIFLON®?

KANIFLON® is an internationally renowned brand name for a chemically precipitated nickel dispersion coat. By dispersion layer is meant a uniformly distributed incorporation of minute, non-metallic particles in the KANIGEN® matrix.

In KANIFLON®, additional unique properties are added to the excellent properties of the KANIGEN® base by the incorporation of about 20 vol.% PTFE.

Our technique guarantees uniform layer thicknesses even in strongly structured surfaces. Reproducible quality is another essential factor of our KANIFLON® technology.

Total properties:

Chemical resistance
Reduced coefficient of friction
Hydrophobic properties offer problem solutions in lubrication, friction, adhesion, wear and corrosion in almost all industrial sectors.

With KANIFLON®, you have a sophisticated system adapted to the current demand for innovative surface technology. Because, KANIFLON® is always in the process of advanced development spending tremendous time and effort.

With KANIFLON®, you are using the chemically precipitated nickel-PTFE layer with the longest experience worldwide.

The advantages

Cost reduction

Enables the use of low-quality base material
Simplifies production, particularly in the area of chipping
Offers optimum material combination possibilities
Enables the recovery of the target state
A uniformity and accuracy of layer up to ±2 % saves reworking
High availability in terms of scarce resources

Quality enhancement

Coating quality reproducible at the same level
Competitive advantages by the increase in product quality
High dimension accuracy of the KANIFLON® layer up to ±2 %
Product features are positively modified
Reduces adhesion through its hydrophobic property
Significantly reduces static friction
Protects against “seizing” due to lubricant failure
Protects against corrosion and pollution
Arrests wear of the carrier material
Offers excellent dry operation properties

Excellent long-term properties

The incorporated PTFE particles by its “depot” effect guarantee a 100% functionality of the layer till its complete removal.

The features

1. Corrosion behaviour

As dispersion layer for specific application areas with problems of friction, adhesion and wear, KANIFLON® additionally offers an excellent corrosion protection. The attained test values are comparable with the values of our KANIGEN® method. By the incorporated PTFE, the values are consistently favourable.

2. Coefficients of friction

The low coefficient of friction of KANIFLON® is required if:

Moving parts should guarantee their functions even after long downtimes
Guidances, connections, joints, hinges, pistons, etc., rattle, jam, squeak, or tend to similarly undesirable occurrences
The run-in period of components should be completed under easier, optimum conditions
Lubrication systems are too expensive, too delicate, too maintenance-intensive, or not at all possible
Lubrication systems have failed

3. Layer thickness

Constant tolerance till ±2 %
Maximum limit 25 μm in layer combination with KANIGEN® ∞

4. Operating temperature

Max. 250 °C in application

5. Hardness

In deposition state about 300 – 350 HV 0.05
After heat treatment about 290 °C about 400 – 450 HV 0.05

6. Specific weight

About 7.85 g/cm³

7. Adhesive strength

Up to 440 N/mm² depending on base material

8. Composition and effect

Diagram of the multi-level structure and effect of the dispersion layer KANISIL®.

Our obtained practical values correspond to the general state of the technology and the specifications of DIN EN ISO 4527.

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