Features of new IP black (PVD)

  • Ion plating coating (PVD) with the highest blackness ever (Lab color space about L*35)
  • Hard coating that can withstand bending tests and impact tests
  • Incomparably superior wear resistance compared to wet plating
  • High corrosion resistance that does not discolor or corrode even during long-term CASS tests and salt spray tests
Evaluation method
(PVD processing on SUS304 0.5mm thick plate)
Test results
Adhesion performance Bending + taping test
(JIS H8504)
Bending radius: 18mm
Bending angle: 90°
Extension side No peeling
Shrinkage side No peeling
DuPont impact test
(JIS K5600-3)
Weight: 500g
Falling height: 500mm
1/8 to 1/4 inch unevenness No peeling
Corrosion resistance performance CASS exam
(JIS H8502)
48 hours No corrosion and peeling
Salt spray test
(JIS H8502)
48 hours No corrosion and peeling

Comparison of wear resistance performance with other black platings

Evaluation method
(PVD processing on SUS304 0.5mm thick plate)
New IP black Black Sn-Ni plating Black Ru plating
Wear resistance performance Reciprocating wear test
Abrasive material: sand eraser
Weight: 1.0Kg
No bare material exposed after 2,000 times 250 times exposes the base material 150 times exposes the bare material