THERMAL PROCESSING - KOLSTERISING

Bodycote Kolsterising North America presents a

proven anti-galling process for corrosion resistant,
non magnetic AISI 316 components for the automobile
producing industry.
Kolsterising does not apply a coating on the surface but results in a
pure diffusion zone from the surface inwards, with excellent toughness
and no risk of delamination or peeling. Further, Kolsterising increases
the surface hardness of austenitic stainless steels to a level of
1,000 - 1,200 HV 0.05 comparable with 70 - 74 HRc.

No Distortion
Carbon Diffusion
Prevention of Galling
Low Temperature Process
Improved Wear Resistance
Retention of Non-Magnetic Properties
Full Retention of Corrosion Resistance

1. Engine valves
Kolsterising improves valve
shaft/stem friction behavior.

2. Fuel injectors
Non-magnetic internals are kolsterised
to eliminate galling and to reduce
impact influences.

3. Fuel cell spool valves

Kolsterising reduces friction and
eliminates corrosive attack of
valve internals.

4. Brake systems
Non-magnetic parts are treated to
reduce friction and to reduce influence
of impact forces.

5. Automatic transmissions
Non-magnetic internals in controls are
kolsterised to reduce friction and wear.

6. Engine cooling
Kolsterised sealing devices last longer
due to reduced friction and increased
anti-wear properties.

7. Engine block cleaning

Dramatic extended life of HP-cleaning
nozzles due to reduction of cavitation
erosion influences.

8. Automobile painting
Gear pumps for metering & transport
of water diluted paints benefit from
reduced abrasive wear with unchanged
or improved corrosion resistance.

For more information contact:

Bodycote Kolsterising North America

303 Wagner Drive Boaz AL 35957
Phone: (256) 840 0801 Fax: (256) 840 0803
www.bodycote.com

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Bodycote International
For more than 25 years, the Bodycote group has
followed a strategy of continuous improvement.
The group consists of more than 240 industrial sites
spread over 21 countries.
Our industrial customers recognize the cost advantages and
efficiency benefits deriving from the groups economies of scale.
They can then concentrate their resources into core activities.

HEAT TREATING AND BRAZING

HOT ISOSTATIC PRESSING

Aluminum Heat Treating and Brazing

Assembly and Brazing

MATERIALS TESTING

Casting Densification

Chemical Analysis

Ceramic Densification

Coatings & Corrosion Testing

Densal

Construction & Building Products

Atmosphere Belt Brazing

Austemper/Marquenching
Continuous and Batch Processes

Densal II + T6

Ferritic Nitrocarburizing

Diffusion Bonding

Hardening Induction/Case/Neutral

Aluminide Diffusion
Boron Carbide
Chemically Formed Ceramics
Chromium Oxide

Environmental Testing

Chromium Nitride

Failure Analysis & Litigation

Copper Plating

Glass Densification

Honeycomb Brazing

METALLURGICAL COATINGS

Diamond Like Carbon

Fire & Flammability Testing
Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)

Hip Clad Composites

Lindure
Nitriding Gas/Salt/Ion

Hip Brazing

Overhaul and Repair

Novel Materials

OxycoteProcess

Metallurgical Services

Titanium Aluminum Nitride

Pharmaceuticals/Medical Devices

Titanium Carbonitride

P/M Billets

Polymer/Plastic/Composite

P/M Near Net Shapes

Textile/Consumer Products

Vacuum Heat Treat and Brazing

Vacuum Carburizing

Plastic Densification

Vehicle Simulation/Engine Testing

Titanium Nitride
Tungsten Carbon

Kolsterising

Silicide Diffusion
Zirconium Nitride

Bodycote Materials Testing

Canada Headquarters
2395 Speakman Dr . Mississauga
ONT L5K 1B3
Tel: (800) 323 3657
Bodycote Thermal Processing
Headquarters
5001 LBJ FWY Suite 800 . Dallas . TX75244
Tel: (214) 904 2420

Bodycote Hot Isostatic Pressing

Headquarters
155 River Street . Andover . MA01810
Tel: (978) 470 1620

Bodycote Materials Testing

USA Headquarters
7530 Frontage Road . Skokie . IL60077
Tel: (888) 263 9268

Bodycote Metallurgical Coatings

Headquarters
7856 McCloud Road . Greensboro . NC27409
Tel: (336) 665 0005

For more information contact:

Bodycote Kolsterising North America

303 Wagner Drive Boaz AL 35957
Phone: (256) 840 0801 Fax: (256) 840 0803
www.bodycote.com

Copyright 2003 . 02/03 KOL rev1