Surface Hardening Of Titanium

Pioneering with interstitial surface hardening of titanium - increasing hardness by 5-7x

Surface hardening of titanium in a commercial scale was almost non-existing before Expanite introduced ExpaniteHard-Ti, an interstitial surface hardening process for pure and alloyed titanium. Titanium is known for its light-weight, high-strength and extreme corrosion resistance. However, due to its softness titanium is notoriously known to suffer of poor wear and galling resistance. This is limiting the use of titanium and forcing design engineers to make compromises. Expanite is changing the game by introducing ExpaniteHard-Ti. Interstitial hardening – also known as solid solution strengthening – means that Expanite isn’t changing the base material, simply just introducing hardening atoms during the heat treatment process. This means no titanium nitrides, no coating, and nothing that can spall off the surface! With ExpaniteHard-Ti the surface hardness can reach approx. 800-1000HV, some 5-7 times higher than untreated material, without affecting the corrosion resistance. The effects of the hardness are remarkable when it comes to wear resistance, documented by an ASTM G133 wear test

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Sustainability might be a choice, but with Expanite it´s a given!

Sustainability has since the foundation of the company been close to the hearts of the founders. Not only is the sole purpose of the treatments aiming at extending lifetime of components and systems, the “path” to achieve this life-extending state is more sustainable compared to alternative/competitive products: the ultra-short processing times yielding lowest possible carbon footprint, the lack of chemicals used before & after processing, and the non-toxic-waste processing are all core elements of Expanite’s technology, not a choice!

Don´t just take our word for it!

Expanite has customers using ExpaniteHard-Ti within industries such as medical device, oil & gas aerospace , for case stories, test results etc. click below:

The result already after first test proved overwhelmingly convincing on all parameters and most importantly, the galling phenomenon disappeared completely. There has been no records of damaged parts ever since

Roman Hörbe, Supply Chain Manager - Enpulsion GmbH

We have had a very positive beginning with Expanite, and as the equipment is to deliver more and more and is pushed to the limits, the need for extra hardening of vital components will also increase

Per Brandt - MAN Energy Solution

With the ExpaniteHard-Ti surface hardening, the stressed titanium components will withstand significant wear and thus prevent long-term use of the winch system

Alfred Wegener Institute

We are very satisfied with the impressive results of the unique Expanite technology which completely meets all our demands and expectations. Expanite´s support, knowledge and experience throughout this project have been first-class

Lars Meesmann, - LIAG® LÄUFER International AG

I soon realized that the ExpaniteHard-Ti process was the only matured and commercially available interstitial hardening technology for titanium. The webinar combined with the details of the technology on their web site helped me to develop realistic expectations and I reached out to them

Zsolt Pataki, Capillaris

We have been working with Expanite for more than 15 years now, and besides the innovative treatment technology and performance improvement of our products, we particulary appreciate their short response time and very fast processing time. Moreover, their support is always very competent and they have sympathetic way of communicating

An Tieer 1 and OEM-Supplier - Automotive industry, Germany

We are thrilled and appreciative about the support we have received by the Expanite expert team. With the guidance and recommendations from Expanite, we are convinced that with the Expanite hardening technology we will experience less or no wear on the titanium parts in our race cars

Ignacio Gabilondo, Rennteam Uni Stuttgart

Previously we had problems with our brick joint trowel wearing out too fast, but after surface hardening these with Expanite’s technology, test results showed that the tools last 7 times longer

Jens Seest Knudsen - Murergrej.dk

We are working with Expanite because we know that we always get a premium product - we simply get the right quality at the right time

LHM Strates Maskinfabrik A/S

We know that when working with Expanite, there is plenty of solid advice and sparring to get - and Expanite teach us things to be done differently. Typical characteristics for companies growing successfully

Odd Harry Omholt, Quality Control - Semcom Norway

With the technology that Expanite offers we as a manufacture of hydraulic component in stainless steel, have been able to improve our products in several important areas

Jens S. Madsen, CEO/Owner - SSH Stainless

Surface Hardening Of Titanium

Pioneering with interstitial surface hardening of titanium - increasing hardness by 5-7x

Sustainability might be a choice, but with Expanite it´s a given!

Don´t just take our word for it!

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