Armoloy TDC® is a precise, biocompatible, pure, metallic chrome coating specifically designed for medical, surgical, laboratory, and cleanroom environments. Highly skilled coating professionals and stringent process controls ensure a consistent coating that is unmatched in performance and reliability. The coatings are completely inert, non-magnetic, and have been tested according to USP 10993-10, 10993-6, and 10993-11 standards. The coating not only enhances the external appearance of medical instruments but also improves their functional performance.
Tests performed
The Armoloy TDC® coating has been tested for the following properties:
- Hydrogen embrittlement according to ASTM F519
- Salt spray test (50 hours) according to ASTM B117
- Adhesion strength according to ASTM B571 and BAC5709
- Hardness according to ASTM E384-17 and BAC5709
- Porosity according to AMS 2460
- Customized tests
- USP 10993-10, 10993-6, 10993-11 tested by NAMSA
key benefits
The key advantages of Armoloy TDC® coating in the medical field are:
- Tested biocompatibility according to USP 10993-10, 10993-6, and 10993-11 standards
- Prevents corrosion during sterilization and laser marking, preserving the appearance of instruments
- Increases wear resistance
- Retains sharp cutting edges
- Provides a hard, scratch-resistant, non-stick, and easy-to-clean surface
- Enhances surface hardness
- Prevents galling, rubbing, and chipping
- Easy to remove and reapply
- Repels metallic dirt and fine particles
- Ensures smooth sliding surfaces
- Reduces light reflection, refraction, and glare
- Provides long-lasting, clean, and pristine surfaces
- Resistant to chemicals and cleaning agents
- Water-repellent / hydrophobic