E18

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The Gold Standard in High-Performance Coatings
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Coating
Titanium Nitride
Coating Method
ARC-PVD
Process Temperature
300
-
800
°F
Hardness
2300
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2500
HV
Color

Wear, Corrosion, & Friction

The longevity and performance of a component can often times be attributed to it surface properties. Improvements in surface properties lead to overall component improvements. Increased wear resistance, decreased friction, greater corrosion resistance, and higher hardness can all significantly boost a component's performance. Our advanced coating, E18 does all this and more.

The Gold Standard

E18 is a coating that not only improves the performance of your component, but also wraps your component in a luxurious gold coat. Higher performance with a premium look, say no more! But, if you need more reasons to coat with E18, here are a few.

Edge Retention

Increased Hardness

Increased Wear Resistance

Eco-friendly Process

Chemically Inert

Corrosion Resistant

Super-low Friction

Scratch Resistant

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Your Guide to Higher Performance

At UPT we've built a reputation of helping our clients find solutions to the most demanding applications. Our extensive background in coating technology rooted in unparalleled research and development has lead to the development of industry-leading nanocomposite coatings.

As you consider coating options for your components, it's important to note that we develop our own coatings and apply those coatings to your products using our own coating systems. We don't outsource your coating. We don't use someone else's coatings. We don't buy coating systems from a third party. We are fully invested in providing our clients with only the absolute best surface technology in existence.

E18 Applications

E18 is a coating engineered for real-world uses. Don't be fooled by its pristine appearance, it's skilled at grunt work.

Plastic Molding

Calibrators
Ejector Pins
Mold Bodies
Slides

Decorative

Consumer Hardware
Watches

Medical

Surgical Instruments
Implants - Joints

Tooling

Cutting
Forming
Punching

Firearms

Bolt Carriers
Frames
Slides
Triggers

Frictionless Service

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Discover

Chat with our solutions team about your challenge and we'll recommend the perfect coating solution.
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Coat

We'll apply the recommended coating to your component in our ISO 9001 certified facility.
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Enjoy

You'll enjoy all the benefits a next-generation coating paired with frictionless service has to offer.

IN-HOUSE

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OUR HOUSE

Should you bring your component coating in-house? This is a question we hear a lot of companies asking. What we have found is that focusing on your core competency leads to better results. That’s why we focus on coatings. We don’t sell machines and coatings and coating services and condiments.

We’re experts at coating technology. We’re constantly thinking about coatings, how to make them better, how to apply them better, and how to keep our clients ahead of their competitors through the adoption of next generation coating technology. We want to be a trusted ally in your production process and ensure your product is leading edge, not lagging behind. Why bring it in house when you can bring in the experts?

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