Our coatings
at a glance

SAM coatings are used in tools to extend their service life, in tribological systems to minimize friction or for decorative purposes.
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Carbon-based coating systems

SAM 1000

a-C:H:W (W-DLC)

e.g. friction reduction in tribological systems, overrolling

Layer thickness
1 - 5 µm
Layer hardness
≥ 1200 HVpl (20mN)
Coating temperature
< 200 °C
Operating temperature
≤ 350 °C

SAM 2000

a-C:H (DLC)

e.g. friction reduction in tribological systems

Layer thickness
1 - 5 µm
Layer hardness
≥ 2000 HVpl (20mN)
Coating temperature
< 200° C
Operating temperature
≤ 350 °C

SAM 3000

Tetrahedrally amorphous carbon (ta-C)

e.g. machining, forming, cutting, friction reduction

Layer thickness
0.4 - 2.5 µm
Layer hardness
4,000-8,000 HVpl (10mN)
Coating temperature
< 200 °C
Operating temperature
≤ 450 °C

Nitride coating systems

SAM 600

AlCrN-based

z. e.g. machining, forming, punching, cutting

Layer thickness
1 - 5 µm
Layer hardness
3,700 +/-300 HVpl
Coating temperature
450 °C
Operating temperature
1.100 °C

SAM 900

TiSiN-based

z. e.g. machining

Layer thickness
1 - 5 µm
Layer hardness
3,200 +/-300 HVpl
Coating temperature
450 °C
Operating temperature
1.100 °C

Special layers

SAM 4000

Maximum hardness with low shrinkage behavior

SAM 5000

Light-absorbing also in the infrared range, decor area