Finishes Guide

DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon)

DLC is an extremely hard, low-friction coating offering excellent wear resistance and corrosion protection.

Benefits include:

  • increased surface hardness
  • reduced wear
  • improved corrosion resistance
  • low friction characteristics
  • reduced carbon fouling adhesion

DLC is especially useful on high-contact, threaded, or wear-prone components.

Type III Hardcoat Anodizing

Type III hardcoat anodizing is a durable electrochemical surface treatment used on aluminum components.

Compared to standard anodizing, hardcoat anodizing provides:

  • greater surface hardness
  • improved wear resistance
  • better corrosion protection

We use Type III hardcoat anodizing on aluminum components intended for hard use and repeated handling.