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PLATIN MEDI BETA®: specific coating for medical applications

A biocompatible coating for the medical sector

Titanium nitride was the first coating to be developed on an industrial scale, and is still the most widely used coating today. Thanks to an interesting combination of properties and its attractive color (gold), this coating quickly established itself in many fields: conventional machining, material shaping by stamping and injection molding, biomedical, decorative...
Today, coatings composed of titanium nitride are evolving to meet the requirements of the medical sector.

Thanks to its multilayer structure, PLATiN® MEDI Beta offers superior performance to standard TiN coatings.
PLATiN® MEDI Beta is deposited by PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) using the magnetically guided arc evaporation process. This industrial process can be used to coat steels and titanium alloys at temperatures up to 450°C, as well as stainless steels at low temperatures (200°C).

PLATIN MEDI BETA® coating properties

Gold color

Base compound: titanium nitride

Standard thickness

Hardness HV 0.01

Friction coefficient

Heat resistance

    coating benefits

    In addition to its biocompatibility, PLATIN MEDI BETA® has 3 features that make it the coating of choice for surgical instruments and other medical devices at risk of oxidation, corrosion or wear.

    Abrasive wear resistance

    PLATIN MEDI BETA® has excellent resistance to abrasive wear thanks to a hardness equivalent to 2500HV.

    Adhesive wear resistance

    In addition to abrasive wear, PLATIN MEDI BETA® has excellent resistance to adhesive wear, thanks in particular to its low coefficient of friction: 0.55.

    Hot oxidation resistance

    This titanium nitride coating withstands temperatures of up to 600°C.

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    Information to be communicated :

    - Steel grade (standardized designation preferred) or other (carbide, aluminum, titanium, etc.)

    - Previous treatments.

    - Functional parts, geometric tolerances to be respected

    - Hardness tolerances.

    - Thickness required

    - Part layout, weight, number of parts per shipment and per year.

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    business sectors concerned

    Thanks to its biocompatibility, PLATIN MEDI BETA is particularly well suited to the medical sector, and especially to surgical instruments.

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    Which sites are certified for the medical sector?

    The Thermilyon group's sites certified for the medical markets are THERMI-PLATIN and THERMI-BUGEY.

    What is vacuum deposition?

    Vacuum deposition is a surface treatment used to deposit a material or alloy on a mechanical part.

    The use of vacuum technology ensures a perfectly clean, non-polluting process.

    It is not subject to REACH legislation.

    How do I choose the right deposit method?

    The deposition method depends above all on the nature of the coating to be deposited and the substrate.

    If the substrate cannot be heated to high temperature, the deposition must be carried out using low-temperature technology.

    If the coating to be deposited consists of a solid element (metal or graphite target), a physical process such as PVD is used. If the coating consists of a gas or liquid, a chemical process such as CVD or PACVD is used.

    What are the industrial applications of vacuum deposition?

    Vacuum deposits are classified into several categories: anti-wear, friction, decorative and biocompatibility. The applications are therefore very varied: automotive components, aerospace, tooling, cutting tools, medical devices, decorative parts...

    What machining allowances need to be taken into account for vacuum deposition operations?

    Vacuum deposits are of the order of a few microns, and are applied to finished parts. As a result, every precaution must be taken to anticipate deformation. Dimensional tolerance must take into account the extra thickness created by the deposit itself (a few microns).

    What do I need to know when consulting a customer or placing an order for vacuum deposits?

    Nature of steel or carbide, if steel treated, please specify the treatments carried out. Desired characteristics (hardness), quantities of parts per shipment and per year, drawings of the part and specifications. If possible, how the part will be used and its final purpose.

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    Do you have a question or a need?

    Our team of experts in biocompatible coatings has the answers.

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