Ionbond Ducro Coatings - cold dark black chrome PVD coating with superior characteristics
A striking cold anthracite color + excellent performance in extreme conditions. That’s the Ionbond Ducro coating. Read more about the Ducro benefits and let yourself be wowed by its looks.
Where dark chrome meets extreme performance
For applications where it is important to stand out from the crowd and stand up to the toughest environments, Ionbond offers Ducro PVD coating. The name Ducro is derived from the German for ‘dark chrome’: Dunkel Chrome. Ducro is a cutting-edge physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating specially developed by Ionbond to enhance the performance and longevity of components exposed to harsh external environments. Ducro is known for its superior corrosion protection and wear resistance. That’s why Ducro is widely used in industries such as automotive, nautical and kitchenware.
What is PVD Ducro Coating?
Developed by Ionbond, a global leader in surface treatment technology, Ducro is a PVD coating with a cold anthracite color – black with a hint of blue. The coating is excellent for galvanic plated ABS, Zamak, brass and stainless steel substrates. Ducro is a ceramic coating, which improves the surface characteristics of parts exposed to wear and extreme environmental conditions (sea water, sweat and other types of moisture, chemicals, extreme environments or temperatures).
Key benefits of Ducro are:
Corrosion resistance
The coating offers excellent protection against harsh environmental conditions.
Enhanced wear resistance
Ducro coatings significantly increase the wear resistance of components, making them ideal for high-performance parts that experience constant friction or abrasion.
Durability and longevity
The high hardness and excellent adhesion of Ducro coatings ensure that the coated parts maintain their looks and performance over extended periods.
Environmental benefits
PVD coatings are an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional coating methods, as they do not involve toxic chemicals or produce harmful waste byproducts.
Are you looking for Ducro PVD coating for your applications?
With its striking cold anthracite black color and excellent performance and durability, Ionbond’s Ducro coatings are used in many different applications:
- Giving automotive parts a high-end, state-of-the-art look
- Protecting stainless steel nautical components that come in direct contact with sea-water
- Improving the lifetime, wear and chemical resistance of household objects
Let's discuss your challenges!
Get in touch with the Ionbond team to help you improve the esthetics and lifetime of your products.
Do you have an application in mind that needs Ducro’s unique look and with high performance in extreme conditions?
Ron Dielis
Global Segment Manager Deco/Sports/Luxury
Ron Dielis
Global Segment Manager Deco/Sports/Luxury
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