Newsletter Q3/2023

Discover Expanite’s Surface Hardening Revolutionizing Medical Device Materials

Expanite’s nitrocarburizing process enhances the hardness and corrosion resistance of stainless steel, extending the lifespan of medical applications while ensuring patient safety and cost-effectiveness.

Stainless steel’s unique properties make it indispensable for devices exposed to liquids and tissues, but wear and corrosion have been persistent challenges. Expanite’s FDA-compliant process offers a breakthrough solution by deeply hardening both surface and underlying material, avoiding the pitfalls of traditional methods.

Read the full article to learn how we’re enhancing stainless steel performance improving wear and corrosion resistence.

Eco Friendly Surface Hardening Replaces Hard Chrome Coatings

In general, coating methods that can prevent corrosion tend to add material and are often inconsistent in terms of the thickness of the applied layer. This can result in material accumulations on flat structures or material thinning at corners and edges where protection is reduced. 

A solution to the above-mentioned problems involving stainless steels is surface hardening. This is not a coating process but a diffusion-based surface hardening process. Expanite’s patented technology not only harden the outermost layer, but also hardens in the underlying material to a greater depth. In many cases, this also results in improved corrosion resistance.