Scotia Surface Hardening Ltd provides a range of surface technologies for engineering companies across the UK. From our premises just outside Glasgow we provide Gas Nitriding, Zinc Phosphating, Stress Relieving and a variety of Anti Corrosion/Anti Friction/Fluoropolymer Coatings. Since taking over the business in 2011 we have expanded our range of services to suit the requirements of our customers.
As a business we offer excellent customer service, value for money and short lead times. We continue to evolve and provide flexible solutions for our customers and our location provides easy transport links allowing us to offer very quick turnaround times when necessary.
Customer service and attention to detail is at the forefront of our business ethos and is backed up by our ISO:9001 certification.
Gas Nitride case hardening is a method of imparting very high hardness to the surface of steel alloys and is used to harden a vast array of components for many different applications.
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Zinc Phosphating of steel components gives increased corrosion resistance (with dewatering oil), lubricity or as a substrate for further coating.
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Stress Relieving heat treatment process is heating to a temperature in order to relieve internal stresses.
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is generally used to reduce friction, improve wear resistance, and for non-stick applications. Additionally, it can be used to protect a metal from corrosion. Xylan coatings have been used extensively in the automotive industry and for corrosion protection in the oil and gas industry.
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is a Heat-curing dry lubricant in applications such as; Sliding contacts of metal/metal combinations with slow to moderate fast movements and moderate to high loads; Suitable for oscillating movements or intermittent operations. For improving the running-in process, for permanent lubrication at high temperatures and also where oils and greases cannot be used; Used successfully for piston rings and tappets of combustion engines, magnetic armatures of vehicle starter motors, parts of vehicle brakes, locks, hinges and pumps, Corrosion protector for hydraulic and pneumatic parts.
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