Liquid Nitriding

Our process is non-pollutive, sulphar accelerated at low temperature (570 + 10

0
C ).

It is an ideal process to improve the resistance of ferrous materials to wear, seizure, corrosion &
fatigue. For a specified period of time of soaking of components in bath, produces a compound zone of
10-25 microns & nitrogen difusion layer of 0.2-0.6mm. It advantageously replaces shallow depth case
hardening & carburising.

55ications

Camshafts, Bushes, Roker Shafts, Tappets, Shafts, Oil/Fuel & Water Feed Pumps, Gears, Spindles,
Bearings, Cylinder Liners, Sprokets, Guides, Cages, Valves, Rocker Arms, Slides, Crankshafts,
Valve Guides, Shafts,Flanges, Pins, Tools, Dies, Sheet Metal Parts, Machine Parts, Stainless Steel
Components, Cast Iron Items, Transmission Parts and ANY FERROUS MATERIAL

urnace Size
600 mm dia X 1200 mm Depth.

idising
The oxidising process has been developed to further improve corrosion resistance of ferrous material
previously liquid nitrited. The process is carried out at 425 + 25
0
C, provides a pleasing black colour.
This process can replace hard chrome in number of applications. This process eliminates problems like
peel off, hydrogen embrittlement & non uniform plating thickness.

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SALT BATH NITRIDING

INTRODUCTION

Liquid Nitriding process involves enrichment of the
Steel surface basically with Nitrogen and very small
amount of carbon at a specified temperature range,
by diffusion from cyanide-free molten salt bath.

This thermo-chemical transformation of the Steel
surface enhances wear resistance, fatigue strength
and anti-galling properties with least distortion and
improves corrosion resistance.

t works very effectively for surface property
enhancements on titanium, aluminum and
chromium bearing steels as well as low alloy steels
and stainless steels .

ENHANCEMENT OF PROPERTIES

Liquid nitriding increases wear resistance
properties from 200% to 1000% , depending upon
composition of base metal and fatigue strength by
20% to 100%.

PROCESS AND TECHNICAL DETAILS

Salt bath nitriding is performed at 560
0
-
570
0
C following necessary heat-treatment for
core properties and finish machining. t
ensures dimensional stability of processed
parts and core properties which remain
unchanged, provided heat treatment
temperatures were higher than the liquid
nitriding temperature, i.e. 560
0
- 570
0
C.

n liquid nitriding bath, which contains
nitrogenous salts, nitrogen is released in a
controlled and uniform manner at the interface
of the work piece. Nitrogen by diffusion
chemically combines with nitride forming
elements like iron, aluminium, chromium and
forms a tough ductile compound layer with
high mechanical and chemical properties like
hardness, wear resistance, anti-galling and
resistance to corrosion.

Just adjacent and below the compound layer,
another layer diffusion zone is formed.
Diffusion zone consists of a solid solution of
nitrogen in the base material. The diffusion
zone contributes to substantial enhancement
of fatigue strength. There is a simultaneous
diffusion of carbon in a small amount which
contributes to property enhancement
combining with the base metal.



ADVANTAGES :

i) Liquid nitriding process is highly active, more efficient and time saving
compared to gas nitriding.


ii) After liquid salt bath nitriding the parts can be quenched in water, oil or cooled
in air.
iii) The salt mixture is almost cyanide-free. So the waste / carry over require
minimum treatment for toxic effect.
iv) The nitrided parts can be given a bright lustrous black finish by a supplementary
operation.
v) The thermo-chemical transformation involves negligible dimension change /
distortion


APPLICATION :

Liquid nitriding has unique advantages improvement of surface properties like wear resistance, anti-galling and
chemical property as corrosion- resistance. Process time & energy cost being low, the process is cost saving.

Considering these, the process has wide application in automobile and other industries. The process is widely used
for surface hardening of gears, cam shaft, spindles , slides and guides engine valves, bushes , flanges , aluminium
Extrusion dies, hydraulic components, high speed steel tools, mining machineries, husking machines , pump bodies
and many others.

NITRIDING SALT CYANIDE FREE
HARDENING & QUENCHING & TEMPERING SALT
MASKING COMPOUND

NITRIDING SALT CYANIDE FREE

SI. PRODUCT NAME TEMPERATURE
#%#$%$
1. Hard Temp CN4
Code No: 33 407)
560
0
570
0
C. A specially designed base salt for nitriding of carbon steels,
high speed steels and other type of alloy steels. Hard Temp
CN2 salt is required to
regenerate the bath.
2. Hard Temp CN2
Code No: 33 406)
- A regenerator salt used in Hard Temp CN4 bath.
3. Additive 408
Code No: 33 408)
- An additive used in nitriding baths.
4. SaIt BIack N 386
Code No: 33 386)
400
0
420
0
C. A chemical blackening process used after nitriding of ferrous
metals and alloy steel components. t produces a pleasing
black finish over the
nitrided surfaces.


NITRIDING SALT

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Hardening SaIt , NeutraI and Quenching SaIts, Tempering and Heat Transfer SaIts
Hardening SaIt
SI. PRODUCT NAME TEMPERATURE
#%#$%$
1. Hard Temp H 402
Code No: 33 402)
760
0
to 950
0
C A carburising salt containing sodium cyanide and suitable
activating agent. The carburising salt is capable of carburising
mild steel and alloy
case hardening steel upto depth of 2.5 mm.
2. Hard Temp HS 403
Code No: 33 403)
760
0
to 950
0
C An excellent carburising salt containing sodium cyanide and
activating agents capable of producing sufficient case depth
required for mild steel and alloy case hardening steels.
3. Hard Temp F 750
Code No: 33 404)
750
0
to 850
0
C A low cyanide containing salt specially developed for
hardening high carbon steel files and medium or low carbon
steel rasps. Slight
decarburisation on the surfaces of the files can be removed
by hardening in Hard Temp F 750.
NeutraI and Quenching SaIts
SI. PRODUCT NAME TEMPERATURE
#%#$%$
1. Hard Temp 660
Code No: 33 416)
660
0
to 900
0
C
upto 1000
0
C if covered
with
Hard Temp E 452)
A neutral salt normally used with Hard Temp A 453
regenerator for hardening tool steel and selectively
carburised steel. Also used for preparing initial melts of
carburising salts Hard Temp H 402. The salt can be used for
preheating hot die steels and high speed steels prior to
hardening.
2. Hard Temp 720
Code No: 33 417)
720
0
to 900
0
C upto
950
0
C if covered with
Hard Temp E 452)
A water-soluble neutral hardening salt normally used with
Hard Temp A 453 regenerator for hardening various tool
steels and selectively
carburised steels. Sometimes it is also used with 1 10%
sodium cyanide as a scale free heat treatment medium.
3. Hard Temp 830
Code No: 33 418)
830
0
to 1100
0
C The salt is used with Hard Temp A 453 regenerator for
hardening
chromium rust resisting steels B. S. En 36 A-D and B.S. En
57.
4. Hard Temp 970
Code No: 33 419)
970
0
to 1350
0
C &sed for heating high-speed steels and hot work steels to
the appropriate hardening temperature without scaling or
decarburisation.
5. Hard Temp 495
Code No: 33 420)
495
0
to 700
0
C &sed for quenching and secondary hardening of high-speed
steels preferably where the temperature required is 500
0
to
540
0
C.
6. Hard Temp 540
Code No: 33 421)
540
0
to 700
0
C Specially developed for quenching high speed steels and hot
work tool steels after heating in Hard Temp 970. t is also
used for secondary
hardening of high-speed tool steels and for tempering.
7. Hard Temp F 666
Code No: 33 423)
- A neutral salt for use with Hard Temp F 750.
8. Hard Temp 667
Code No: 33 424)
- A specially designed salt used with carburising salt Hard
Temp HS403 during initial bath make-up or subsequent
replenishments, if required.
Tempering and Heat Transfer SaIts
SI. PRODUCT NAME TEMPERATURE
#%#$%$
1. Hard Temp 150
Code No: 33 436)
160
0
to 550
0
C &sed for tempering after hardening. The salt may also be
used as a quenching cum transformation bath when
austempering jobs heated
in muffle furnaces or salt baths.
2. Hard Temp 220
Code No: 33 437)
230
0
to 550
0
C &sed for tempering after hardening. The salt may also be
used as a quenching cum transformation bath when
austempering jobs heated in muffle furnaces or salt baths.
3. Hard Temp 155
Code No: 33 438)
155
0
to 540
0
C A heat transfer salt for use in large chemical or oil cracking
installation as a heating or cooling medium.
4. Hard Temp 330
Code No: 33 439)
- A special heat treatment salt used for specific purpose.
5. Hard Temp 160
Code No: 33 440)
160
0
to 550
0
C A special tempering salt used after hardening.
MisceIIaneous ChemicaIs for Heat Treatment
SI. PRODUCT NAME
#%#$%$
1. Hard Temp R 451
Code No: 33 451)
A rectifier to be used along with neutral salts to keep the baths in
non-decarburising condition.
2. Hard Temp E 452
Code No: 33 452)
&sed to form a surface layer on carburising and certain neutral salt baths to prevent
fumes, conserve bath strength, minimize fuel consumption and increase pot life.
3. Hard Temp A 453
Code No: 33 453)
A regenerator for use in neutral salt baths to keep the baths in non-decurburising
condition.

4. Hard Temp 454
Code No: 33 454)
A very stable masking compound to be applied over components in various heat
treatment processes.
5. Hard Temp 455
Code No: 33 455)
A very efficient chemical used for detoxification treatment of cyanide and cyanate.

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MASKING COMPOUND
INTRODUCTION

t is an anti-carburising compound used while masking selected areas of component where carbon penetration is not
desired. t works very effectively for the surfaces of the components where masking compound is applied during
process of carburising

METHOD OF APPLCATON

Masking compound which can be easily applied on the chosen areas by brushing, dipping or by spraying. Normally a
uniform layer obtainable by single coat application. Two coats of this compound is recommended where case depth
for carburising is more. TYPES OF MASKING COMPOUND
A) Non Aqueous Masking Compound.

This is a quick drying masking compound which is very stable and also effective in preventing carbon penetration
on selected surfaces.

B) Water Based Masking Compound

This is a stable and eco-friendly masking compound easily applicable for prevention of carbon penetration as
required

ADVANTAGES


1)
Simple in application by brushing, dipping or spraying.
2)
Quick drying in a well ventilated area.
3)
Stable and eco-friendly in use.
4)
No risk of cracking on uniform coating during process of heat treatment
5)
Very much cost effective.
Our EquivaIent Products :
SI. PRODUCT NAME
#%#$%$
1. Maskchem - 369
Code No: 22 369)
t is a non-aqueous anti-carburising compound used for masking of selective areas of
components during heat treatment process. t is only used for LPG process.
2. Maskchem - 371
Code No: 22 371)
t is a non-aqueous anti-carburising compound used for masking of selective areas of
components
during heat treatment process. t is used both for LPG and Alcohol.
3. Maskchem - 377
Code No: 22 377)
A thinner used for Maskchem - 369 and Maskchem - 371 both.
4. Maskchem - 376
Code No: 22 376)
t is a water based anti-carburising compound used for masking of selective areas of
components
during carburising process.

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