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TAC-ON®

FCVA Based Wear Resistant Solution Significantly Extend Product and Tool Lifespan, Improve Operation Efficiency, Enhance Product Quality.

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Advanced DLC Coating for Ultra-Hard, Low-Friction Wear Protection

Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coatings are advanced carbon-based thin films used to reduce friction, improve wear resistance and extend the service life of tools and precision components. 

TAC-ON® is NTI Nanofilm's advanced hydrogen-free ta-C DLC coating, deposited using our proprietary Filtered Cathodic Vacuum Arc (FCVA) technology. Its high diamond-like sp³ carbon content enables exceptional hardness, low friction, smooth surfaces and strong wear resistance compared with conventional DLC coatings. 

Designed for demanding industrial applications, TAC-ON® DLC coatings can be applied to tools, molds and precision components across semiconductor, automotive, optics, electronics, textile, printing and other industries.

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TAC-ON® Outperforms Normal DLC

TAC-ON® Normal DLC
Diamond Content (%) ~ 85 ~ 25
Hardness (GPa) ~ 40 ~ 15
Wearing Rate (mm³/Nm) < 10-8 ~ 8 x 10-8
Friction Coefficient ~ 0.1 ~ 0.14
Typical Thickness (nm) ~ 1,200 ~ 2,000
Coating Technology FCVA Normal PVD

Ultra-Smooth Coating Surface with No Polishing Required

TAC-ON® coating demonstrates exceptional abrasion resistance, showing no surface scratches even after 120 test cycles, while conventional coatings display visible wear after just 60 cycles.

TAC-ON®
No scratch after
120 cycles Normal DLC
Obvious scratches
after 60 cycles

*Based on internal test. Results subject to changes from different materials under different operating environment.

Customizable Coating Thickness for Diverse Applications

  • HDD

    1.2 nm

  • Optical Lens Mould

    100 nm

  • Printer Functional Parts

    0.5 μm

  • Other Mould

    1.0 μm

  • Cutting Tools

    2.0 μm

  • Dry Lubricant Parts

    3.0 μm

  • Engine Components​

    >5.0 μm

Advanced Wear and Corrosion Protection for Tribological

  • Adhesive Wear

  • Abrasive Tear

  • Corrosion

  • Surface Fatigue

Properties

Coating Solution TAC-ON® TAC-ON® TAC-ON® i-TAC®
Typical Substrate Tungsten Carbide Ceramic Metal Ferrous Alloys
Coating Technology FCVA FCVA Hybrid FCVA Hybrid FCVA Hybrid
Coating Material ta-C Ti, ta-C Ti, ta-C Ti, ta-C
Typical Coating Thickness 1.5 nm – 100 nm 0.5 μm – 3 μm 0.5 μm – 3 μm > 5μm
Coating Hardness 3,000 - 5,000 2,000 - 5,000 2,000 - 5,000 2,000 - 3,500
Operating Temperature ≤600˚C ≤400˚C ≤400˚C ≤400˚C
Appearance Grey Grey Grey Grey

Applications

  • Tool and Die
  • Measurement and Analytics
  • Optics
  • Textile
  • Semiconductor
  • Automotive
  • Printing and Imaging
  • Sanitary Fitting
  • Life Science

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the main advantages of Nanofilm coating?

    We have over 25 years of experiences in vacuum coating / physical vapour deposition (PVD) / thin-film coating and are a leader in the field. We are a technology driven integrated player with proprietary technologies. Our coating solutions are engineered using our in-house designed and manufactured coating equipment. Our coating solutions are largely physical vapour deposition (PVD) based. A technology that is environmentally friendly. 

  • What kind of coating solutions you provide? 

    Our coating solutions consist of decorative coating with scratch resistant, tribological wear resistant coating, conductive corrosion resistant coating, non-stick coating, electrical magnetic field insulation, hydrophobic and anti-reflective coating. Click here to find out more.

  • What are the main applications of your coating? 

    Our coating solutions resolve mission critical tribological, conductive and surface energy issues for customers in consumer electronics, automotive, semiconductor, hydrogen energy, optical, life science, tool and die and other general industries (textile, printing). Click here to find out more.

  • What substates can your solutions coat?

    We can coat a wide range of substrates including metal (stainless steel, copper, aluminium), alloy, polymer (plastic), and ceramics. 

  • What is the substrate maximum size? 

    Our coating equipment has chamber size as big as 1.5m X 1.5m. The maximum size of substrate depends on the shape. Please get in touch with us to learn more.

  • Where are your coating centres?

    We have multiple coating centres in Singapore, China, Japan, and Vietnam. Click here to find out more.

  • What is your lead time?

    Lead time varies depending on your specification. Please get in touch to learn more.

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