Diamondblack™ ADLC

PACVD coating solutions for luxury and fashion goods

Elegance and Durability

Ionbond’s Diamondblack^™ ADLC is a PACVD coating specifically developed for luxury and fashion goods. Its characteristic hardness and impact and scratch resistance combined with the noble black metallic look make the carbon based coating an ideal styling element for watches and fashion accessories.

The gaseous process and the low coating temperature of < 200 ºC are ideal for the coating of complex shapes and delicate materials not possible through a common PVD process. The 2 – 3 µm thick coating keeps the structure of polished or matt surfaces without the need for post treatment. It withstands acidic and alkaline chemicals and solvents and it is hypoallergenic.

Technical Data

Material: a-C:H (diamond like carbon)

Coating thickness: 2 - 3 μm

Deposition Temp.: < 200 °C

Hardness HV 0.05: 3000 - 5000

Coefficient of friction: < 0.1

Appearance: black

Diamondblack™ ADLC in a nutshell

Diamondblack^™ ADLC can be stripped with a proprietary process and can also be used on components of mechanical watch movements where it significantly improves the wear behavior and reduces the need for lubrication and servicing of the movement.