FAQ

Titanium (Ti) is a lustrous transition metal with a silver colour, low density and high strength. It is highly resistant to corrosion in sea water, aqua regia and chlorine.

Titanium can be alloyed with iron, aluminum, vanadium and molybdenum, among other elements, to produce strong, lightweight alloys for aerospace (jet engines, missiles and spacecraft), military, industrial process (chemicals and petro-chemicals, desalination plants, pulp and paper), automotive, agri-food, medical prostheses, orthopedic implants, dental and endodontic instruments and files, dental implants, sporting goods, jewellery, mobile phones and other applications.

The two most useful properties of the metal are corrosion resistance and the highest strength-to-density ratio of any metallic element.

Characteristics:
1. Superior durability
2. Lightweight – only 48% of ordinary metals
3. Corrosion resistant
4. Very rare allergic reactions when used on human skin
5. No magnetism
6. Extremely hard surface making it highly scratch-proof

Titanium coating is suitable for application in island regions, beaches and places with high sulfur content. Any decorations used in these places should incorporate our premium Titanium coating technology to prevent adhesion of foreign particles and greatly prevent corrosion.

Our Titanium coating technology is commonly applied to the following:

1. Architectural finishing materials such as external façade panels, elevator interiors, architraves and lobby panels, door frames, wall accents, escalator cladding, architectural signages, shop front ID panels etc.
2. Accessories such as metallic accessories, eyeglass frames, watchstraps as allergic reactions are rarely observed with the use of our Titanium coating technology.
3. Blades – Metallic cutter blades with Titanium coating is highly scratch proof and can withstand high temperatures. Shock absorbers of industrial rollers or various machines can be titanium coated to improve the limitations of traditional fluid electroplating
4. Spare parts and coverings of various machines – The item comes with anti-corrosion properties after Titanium coating with Fingerprint proof and antiseptic finishing can be added to increase the value and improve the appearance of the item.
5. Tiles – Titanium-coated tiles have already been widely used for interior and exterior walls of buildings. The material is eco-friendly due to the vacuum ionizing production process and complies with environmental protection regulations.

Ultra hard, highly scratch proof, anti-corrosion In accordance with EU standards and no substances will be produced at high temperatures High flexibility – will not peel or bend at 90 degrees, Anti-ultraviolet, acid rain proof and extremely durable to weathering. This anti-fingerprint technology may even be used in outdoor environments with sunlight exposure, such as beaches, hot springs, etc

YES, PVD is a super-hard coating that is by far the most durable and proven coating available today. Our PVD technology guarantees superior quality that will out last any traditional steel finish.

PVD Coatings has proven to adhere best to chrome plated materials and stainless steel. Some materials are not electroplated and the PVD coating is applied directly to the substrate material (Titanium alloys and Graphite). Provided the material is thoroughly chrome plated with a Nickel/Chromium almost any material can be PVD coated. TIKING specialises in PVD coating onto Stainless steel of any grade and finishes.

The PVD coating will not level or fill like an electroplated finish so surface imperfections will still be visible after the coating process. Finely polished or mirror surfaces are recommended to produce quality PVD polished finishes while brushed or satin surfaces are used to produce satin or matt PVD finishes.

The coating thickness is usually between 0.25 microns and 5 microns for decorative finishes. Thicker coatings can be applied for other functional applications. Our experienced team will be able to advise you more.

Depending on the substrate material (Zinc, Brass, Steel or Plastic) the process temperature can be controlled from 50 degree Fahrenheit to 400 degree Fahrenheit.

Most of the industry standards are based on neutral salt spray (ASTM B117) or CASS (Copper-Accelerated Acetic Acid-Salt Spray)(ASTM-B368). Zirconium Nitride (ZrN) has shown to surpass 1200 hours of neutral salt spray and over 150 hours CASS on electroplated brass.

Depending on the evaporated metal (target) and the mixture of reactive gases used during the PVD deposition process, different colors can be produced. The range includes but not limited to: Brass tones, Gold tones, Black to Grey, Nickel, Chrome, Copper and Bronze tones. All these finishes are available in a polished, satin or matt finish. Please enquire thru our sales contact list to find out more or use our Interactive Online Etching Studio to see your own creations.   Please refer to our online PVD Colours catalogue showing our range of standard PVD colours.

PVD coated surfaces maintenance is simple. A soft cloth with mild soap and water is used for everyday maintenance. Avoid all products designed to remove tarnish marks or rust, and any chemical containing hydrochloric, hydrofluoric, and/or phosphoric acid or caustic agents must not be used. Bleach and scouring pads (such as Scotch Brite®) will harm the PVD coating.

The lifetime Brass finish is Zirconium Nitride (ZrN) and has a hardness of 2800 Vickers or HRc-80.

Tiking can work with your designers to optimise what PVD Coatings can be produced and TIKING has the facilities to apply the special coatings after your items have been cut and seeded to form your pieces (Post PVD Coating). Examples are handrails, signage letterings, architectural cut out stainless steel patterns, in fact anything that was made from stainless steel and other metals. Contact us for more detailed information.

Our technology has proven to adhere best to chrome plated materials and stainless steel. Some materials which are not electroplated may have the PVD coating applied directly to the substrate material (Titanium alloys and Graphite). This is only possible if the material is thoroughly chrome plated with a Nickel/Chromium. As such, almost any material can be PVD treated. Please check with us for more details.