A small selection of the components processed by DMI are listed below
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Hard chrome plating of components for self lubricating bearings used in rail, aerospace and other industries. DMI hard chrome plating provides wear resistance, anti stick properties, controlled surface finishes and very low and consistent friction characteristics without the need for lubrication. DMI process small or large batches of such components to very high quality standards, with rapid turn around and at competitive prices. DMI are able to set up quickly and cost effectively for a wide range of components which enables us to offer a highly competitive service. |
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DMI (UK) hard chrome plate the stem area of engine valves. The hard chrome layer provides much improved wear resistance and anti-fretting and anti-stick properties when compared to the base material and covers dissimilar base materials which, if not coated, produce different sliding, anti-stick and wear characteristics. The hard chrome layer provides a consistent, homogeneous stem surface which is several times harder than the valve base material. The result is substantially improved and consistent wear and corrosion resistance. |
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Nickel and hard chrome plating of new rolls to improve their wear resistance and surface characteristics and of worn rollers to return them to original or better than original condition. Nickel is used to deposit thin layers where corrosion resistance is required or thick layers where excessive wear or damage is present. Hard chrome is used to provide wear resistance, low friction, anti stick and controlled surface finish. Different surface textures and finishes can be produced for different applications. The same process is also applied to piston rods, pump and motor shafts, offshore components, etc. |
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Nickel and hard chrome plating of new and worn hydraulic cylinders and piston rods used in a wide range of applications including mining, rail, offshore and marine industries. Outside diameters and bores can be processed using nickel and hard chrome to provide a wide range of benefits. New components are processed to provide wear and corrosion resistance, low friction and anti-stick properties and controlled surface finishes. Worn components are processed to return them to original or better than original condition as well as providing all of the above benefits. |
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Zinc electroplating with a
variety of passivations and sealing
provides excellent corrosion resistance and can act as a
sacrificial layer to protect the base material. |
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Xylan, Everslik and Molykote are coatings which are applied using a spray gun technique and are then baked at high temperatures. These coatings provide good lubrication and controlled friction properties, are highly anti-corrosive and are also heat resistant which allows them to be deployed in high operating temperature applications. They provide a high level of chemical resistance and are available in a wide range of colours and formulations. |
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Hard, chromic, plain and coloured anodising onto a range of aluminium alloys, giving a hard surface offering wear resistance, corrosion protection, uniform coverage and pleasing visual appearance with low friction, good release and non-wetting properties. |
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Alocrom is a process carried out
as a surface finish in itself or as a pre-treatment prior to painting
offering corrosion protection, especially where electrical conductivity is
required. |
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Phosphate coating of steel components in itself or as a pre-treatment providing anti-galling, corrosion protective, wear resistance, reduced friction and a good base for oil retention, painting or other coatings. |
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Painting. DMI offer a complete ‘one stop’ service allowing pre-coatings such as nickel, zinc, anodising, Alocrom and phosphating to be combined with painting to provide customers with a finished component. |
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Many worn components, which are difficult, expensive or time consuming to replace, can be returned to original or better than original condition quickly and cost effectively by DMI. |
For further information:
E mail: DMI (UK)