CRYOGENIC APPLICATIONS
Unmatched Technology
Both configurations NIP + Ceramic or Nanoceramic (recommended for soft substrates such as Stainless Steels) or Ceramic/Nanoceramic only (sufficient for harder materials such as Nickel alloys, Duplex and precipitation-hardening steels) are technologically defined as UNMATCHED. Market analysis confirms that no civil manufacturer currently offers these characteristics as standard. Compared to traditional technologies (TCC-HVOF, Stellite, PVD, DLC, Electroless Nickel), ceramic and nanoceramic deposits offer superior hardness, zero delamination, minimal friction, total chemical resistance and significantly longer operational life the reference standard for strategic projects in both Oil & Gas and LNG.
HNCF™ Coatings for Cryogenic Applications
The BLUE nanoceramic coatings is widely used for Low-Temperature applications, including liquid Hydrogen(H) environments. Nanoceramic deposits applied to valve seats, stems, bearings and other components have radically changed the approach to Cryogenic Engineering. Valve components made from Inconel, Hastelloy, Superalloys or Stainless Steel coated with BLUE have for years been in common use for liquid Nitrogen environments at -190°C. In recent years, the same components are also used with cryogenic fluids at -237°C such as Hydrogen(H), with highly satisfactory results.
Certifications & Intellectual Property
X1X operates under a certified Quality Management System certified in compliance with ISO 9001:2015, issued by CISQ/ICIM S.p.A. and recognised by IQNET, covering the scope of special coatings based on metal, ceramic, nanoceramic and diamond. X1X holds licences, registered trademarks and patents relating to the HNCF™ process for the application of ceramic and nanoceramic coatings, registered both in the United States and in Italy.
ISO 9001:2015 - IQNET/CISQ
HNCF™ Trademark – USA & ITALY