Controlled Liquid Ionic Nitriding (CLIN)

is the family name of different nitriding / nitrocarburizing processes which are well known under the tradenames ARCOR®,  TENIFER®,  TUFFTRIDE®,  MELONITE® or  QPQ®.

CLIN (controlled liquid ionic nitriding) treatment can be used in a temperature range from 480 °C to 630 °C and enriches the surface of ferrous materials with nitrogen as well as small amounts of carbon.

CLIN salt bath nitriding enhances greatly properties like:

  • Wear resistance
  • Fatigue strength
  • Corrosion protection
  • Cosmetic appeal
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Compared to coating or heat treatment processes CLIN salt bath nitriding offers numerous advantages.

We offer you tailor made nitriding solutions including equipment, spare parts, salts and jobbing services.