[Case Study] Surface treatment that combines "slipperiness" and "wear resistance"

A case study that was able to reduce maintenance work for replacements due to high durability.

This is a case study from a company that manufactures soft packaging materials (packaging). They were experiencing issues with Teflon tape used on the transport guide of processing machines for transporting products, as it would stick to the products and required frequent replacement. Therefore, we proposed an additional DLC treatment after blast processing. This surface treatment, which excels in slip resistance and wear resistance, is very hard and has a low friction coefficient, allowing for smooth transport of the film and high durability, ensuring long-lasting slip performance. By applying DLC treatment on top of the blast processing, the film of the product was transported smoothly, and maintenance work for tape replacement was reduced due to its high durability. [Issues] - The friction coefficient was higher than that of the Teflon tape in use, causing friction resistance and preventing smooth transport. - Although we tried reducing the contact area with blast processing, it resulted in scratches on the product's film. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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