- NITROCARBURIZING NITREG®-C -

Nitreg®-C is based on the proven Nitreg® potential-controlled nitriding technology, whose ability to control processes and produce the desired properties of the nitrided layer has revolutionized the whole concept and practice of nitriding. This was achieved mainly by introducing superior process control and providing excellent properties to the nitrided layer. Nitreg®-C has shorter process cycle times than Nitreg® for the same expected specifications and is carried out predominantly on carbon and low alloy materials.

Nitreg®-C is a nitrocarburizing process, which involves the diffusion of carbon and nitrogen into the steel surface simultaneously. The purpose of this treatment is to create a hardened superficial layer, enhancing wear and corrosion resistance, or improved fatigue resistance of treated steel or cast-iron parts, without distortion of shape or dimensional changes. In order to maintain a proper concentration of nascent nitrogen and carbon at the surface of metal, Nitreg®-C technology utilizes the Nitriding and Carburizing Potentials (KNand KC) control concept.

It is often specified in industrial applications on the merit of its being an environmentally friendly but equivalent alternative to salt bath nitrocarburizing.

The advantage of a KN and KC controlled technology is best evidenced when increased wear and/or corrosion resistance is sought. Such properties of the nitrided case are not only influenced by the thickness and relative phase composition of the WL, but also strongly depend on the relative level of porosity developed in the WL.

KN control is essential in producing the desired WL configuration.

Example of various porosity levels achieved through KN control

NITREG®-C Advantage:

• Accelerates formation of the compound (white) layer on low-carbon unalloyed steel
• Features low operational costs by utilizing more economic gas compositions
• Increases and stabilizes the ε-phase content in most types of steels
• Controls the thickness of the compound (white) layer and its properties
• Eliminates closed nitride networks within the diffusion zone
• Excellent control of the case depth

• Uniformly hardened even small bores, tight grooves and sharp edges

• Excellent control of the surface hardness
• No part distortion
• Very high level of repeatability of the process
• Green technology, no waste pollution