Basic industrial sectors—such as mining, steelmaking, textiles, electronics, and manufacturing—operate under harsh conditions where wear, corrosion, high friction, abrasive particles, and thermal variations directly compromise productivity. To ensure operational continuity, productivity, and safety, critical components need to demonstrate consistent performance and durability.
HEF acts as a technology partner to these markets, offering surface engineering solutions that enhance the mechanical, chemical, and tribological resistance of materials. Our CLIN™ nitrocarburizing technologies (ARCOR®, SURSULF®, TENIFER®, and QPQ®); PVD/PACVD deposition – CERTESS® CARBON (DLC); DURBORID® boriding; and the PEL® metal bushing and H-Liner® composite portfolio; are applied in a wide range of equipment essential to heavy industry and manufacturing.
High-abrasion, impact, and heat environments demand robust components with a low failure rate. HEF solutions directly contribute to greater operational availability.
Joints and motion systems in mining machinery; ingot casting and rolling equipment → PEL® and H-Liner® bushings
Thermocouple wells → DURBORID®
Tools, dies, molds, and punches operate in environments with high and cyclical loads, and are subject to thermal variations and wear. The performance of these parts directly impacts productivity, tool life, and the quality of the final product. Some typical applications using HEF technologies include:
Aluminum extrusion/injection dies → CLIN™
Plastic extrusion/injection dies → CERTESS® CARBON
