Problem:
Galling was discovered on the stainless steel balls used with the powdered metal seats on some of their valve models. It was found that microdeposits in the Teflon®-impregnated electroless nickel coating used to protect the balls was responsible for the galling. If left uncorrected, the galling would result in premature wear, leaking and ultimately, total failure of the valve.

Solution:
MAGNAPLATE HMF solved the problem. The coating is produced by a proprietary, multi-step process employing specially developed application equipment. A series of nickel base alloys is co-deposited on the scientifically pre-cleaned and prepared surface of the balls. Subsequent hardening and diffusing steps serve to create an exceptionally smooth, slippery, amorphous, non-crystalline, micro finish that has the appearance of chrome. Because the surface is so extremely smooth, wear resistant, and corrosion resistant, it exhibits a much lower coefficient of friction (COF) than other coatings. This eliminated the galling and saved the ball seats.

Magnaplate HMF is a superior alternative to other bright nickel coatings.