FORTIPHY™ XVD

FortiPhy XVD SiC is a Silicon Carbide (SiC) coating supported by a layer of Chromium Nitride (CrN) deposited through Phygen’s XVD (Xcelerated Vapor Deposition) process.

FortiPhy XVD goes beyond conventional cathodic arc technologies by utilizing magnetic fields to increase ionization efficiency. This increases plasma density while accelerating the enhanced plasma collectively by means of an electromagnetic force. Phygen’s accelerated plasma process results in a large number of ions with a velocity within a specific range bombarding the substrate during coating deposition. Intense bombardment by ions of moderate energy ensures that crystalline configurations with weaker bonding can be minimized while preserving stronger bonds. As a result, Phygen coatings feature stronger adhesion, superb crystalline structure, denser coating with fewer defects and exceptional mechanical properties.

FEATURING

NANOPERFECTION™ TECHNOLOGY

Phygen’s FortiPhy™ XVD process is based on our Nanoperfection™ technology, a revolutionary breakthrough in plasma acceleration science. FortiPhy™ XVD delivers smaller, more consistent nanoparticles while eliminating 90% of the macroparticle flaws and surface defects common to conventional PVD surface coatings.

FORTIPHY™ XVD

ADVANTAGES

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High wear resistance at elevated temperatures

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Lubricious coating for high temperature service

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Chemically inert

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Strong coating adhesion and cohesion

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Thin film coating preserves critical dimensions

INDUSTRIES

Aerospace
Marine
Medical
Plastic Processing
Precision Machine Components
And others

APPLICATIONS

Water pump seals
Pump components
Bearings
Heat exchanger plates
Out-of-the-box applications

COATING PROPERTIES

Composition

CrN + SiC

Crystal structure

FCC (CrN) + amorphous SiC

Modulus of Elasticity, GPa

250-280

Nano-Indentation Hardness, GPa

27-30

Adhesion strength (scratch test critical load), N

80–90

Coefficient of Friction (CoF)

0.08–0.12 (DRY, AGAINST 440C BALL)

Coating Wear Rate, mm3/Nm

2.3 x 10-6

Oxidation Temperature (max. service temperature)

600°C (1100°F) max.

Color

Dark grey