Comparison Coatings and Finishes Chart
Bales Mold Engineered Coatings and Finishes
| Coating | Rockwell Hardness | Coefficient of Friction |
Applied Temp. | Ideal Use |
| Diamond-Chrome | 85+ RC | 0.15 or less | 130°F | Execellent Abrasion Resistance |
| Hard Chrome | 72 RC | 0.20 or less | 130°F | Good Abrasion Resistance |
| NIBORE® E.N. Boron-Nitride |
54 RC as plated 67 RC After H.T. |
0.05 or less | 185°F | Superior Lubricity & Excellent Abrasion |
| NIHARD® Nickel-Cobalt |
62 RC | 0.24 or less | 185°F | Good Abrasion & Corrosion Resistance |
| Electroless Nickel | 50 RC | 0.45 or less | 185°F | Moderate Abrasion & Excellent Corrosion Resistance |
| NICKLON® Nickel-P.T.F.E. |
45 RC | 0.10 or less | 185°F | Excellent Corrosion Resistance & Superior Lubricity |
| Sulfamate Nickel | 40 RC | 0.45 or less | 140°F | Pitt Free Heavy Deposits |