ULTRA Cadmium, Silver, Gold (return to services)

What is the LRC Process?
The ultra LRC process is a unique method of fusion-bonding a dry, solid lubricant to metal surfaces. This treatment prvents metal-to-metal contact and provides exceptional resistance to wear, galling, and seizure under extremes of hear, load and atmosphere.

Ultra LRC is permanently bonded to the substrate.

The LRC process integrally bonds a solid lubricant to the surface substrate without carrier or adhesive. Ultra LRC surfaces have been subjected to abrasion and damage from impact, overload and bending with no sign of ruptures, cracks or "flakeoff" of the lubricant.

Since Ultra LRC is applied at room temperature, the process has no degrading effect on heat-treated parts and does not induce or remove stresses.

A Unique Solution to Friction and Release Problems

Ultra LRC:

  • Enhances lubricity and release characteristics of the substrate;
  • Retains close tolerances and functional properties of substrate;
  • Becomes part of the molecular structure of the substrate;
  • Will not remove or induce surface stresses;
  • Does not require high-temperature curing;
  • Is applied without resins, binders or carriers;
  • Is inert and non-toxic.

Ultra LRC has been used successfully in these applications:

  • Injection Molding Dies
  • Blown Film and Slot Dies
  • Chill Rolls
  • Heat Transfer Rolls
  • Dryer Cans
  • Food Packaging Equipment
  • Slitter Knives
  • Mondrels
  • Wear Plates
  • Seamer Wheels
  • Guide Rails
  • Industrial Gears, Bearings and Shafts
  • Cryogenic Pumps
  • Satelite and Aircraft Parts