Tribonex offers a surface treatment technology that reduces friction and wear in mechanical components, increasing durability and energy efficiency. By applying this treatment to parts used in automotive, industrial, and other sectors, Tribonex helps companies improve product lifespan and reduce energy losses due to friction. This results in lower operating costs and increased reliability for treated components.
Funding
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Problem
Mechanical components experience friction and wear, leading to energy loss, reduced lifespan, and increased operational costs across various industries. Traditional surface treatments often fail to provide adequate durability and cost-effectiveness, especially for components with complex geometries or those operating under extreme conditions.
Solution
Tribonex offers a suite of advanced surface treatments and coatings designed to minimize friction and wear in mechanical components, enhancing durability and energy efficiency. Their portfolio includes Triboconditioning®, a mechanochemical surface treatment that combines mechanical burnishing with tribochemical deposition to create a low-friction, anti-wear tribofilm. Tricolit® coatings provide low friction and high abrasion resistance, with a focus on environmentally friendly, water-borne formulations. Tribonex also provides tailored surface finishing services, including rust removal, descaling, deburring, and polishing, along with in-depth surface measurements and analysis to optimize treatment solutions.
Target Audience
Tribonex serves automotive, industrial, and manufacturing companies seeking to enhance the performance and lifespan of mechanical components, reduce energy losses due to friction, and minimize material waste.
Features
- **Triboconditioning®:** A mechanochemical process using standard machines to create a plateau-structured surface with modified chemistry for reduced friction and wear. Available in two variations:
- **Triboconditioning® RS:** Suited for round-shaped components like shafts and cylinder bores, improving lubricant film strength and wear resistance.
- **Triboconditioning® CG:** Designed for complex geometries like gears and splines, enhancing surface toughness and enabling the replacement of DLC coatings.
- **Tricolit® Coatings:** Thermoset surface coatings that reduce friction and wear, including:
- **Tricolit® GO:** A graphene-fortified, water-borne polymer coating with low VOC emissions, offering low friction and high abrasion resistance for various materials.
- **Tricolit® TIC & HT:** Polymer-free solid lubricant coatings for steel and cast iron components, improving friction and wear resistance at temperatures up to 700°C.
- **Finishing Services:** Customized surface treatment solutions, including deburring, descaling, polishing, and rust removal, tailored to specific component needs and materials.
- **Surface Analysis:** In-house surface measurements and analysis, including profilometry, shape measurement, and chemical surface analysis, with access to advanced techniques like SEM and EDX for detailed characterization.