Technology Offer
Innovative Hard and Wear Resistant Chromium Coating
Modified With Nanodiamonds
Summary
A Bulgarian research institute with more than 50 years' experience in R&D of specialised products
has developed a new technology for applying modified galvanic chromium coating. The main
advantage is the improved physical & chemical properties of the coating which can be applied on
items exposed to strong abrasive wear and/or severe environment. They seek research cooperation
agreements with research institutes for project development and technical cooperation with industry
to adapt the product.
Expiration Date
Reference
18 July 2017
TOBG20160712001
Details
Description
The Bulgarian research institute has broad experience in the development of innovative coating
and metal related technologies and products. The unit also has long-term experience in
international projects.
Chrome plating is a method that involves the application of a thin layer of chromium to another
metal or material – for example, steel, aluminum, brass, copper, or even plastic – through
electroplating. It is employed principally for two main things: for decorative uses and for
engineering purposes. Additionally, it is done to provide a great degree of toughness on any
kind of surface to augment wear resistance, lessen friction, offer anti-galling properties, and
increase decay resistance. Chromium plating has wide application – in household and industrial
conditions: automotive industry, in household appliances, decorations, electrical wires and
related products, etc.
Chromium plating has many advantages. However, it comes with a few disadvantages, too.
Though it is durable, it can become quite brittle especially when applied too thinly: it is prone to
microcracks usually appear on it and which causes it to break. Another disadvantage is that it
has a slow rate of deposition so when chrome is used to cover other surfaces; a lot of coats are
often needed because of its slow rate of deposition.
Using the technology developed in the institute the chromium coating is produced by electrolytic
process. Nanodiamonds are then added to the electrolyte. Nanodiamonds are the most suitable
for this purpose, having the entire set of unique properties differing them from known fillers. The
nanodiamonds have supersmall sizes (3 to 10 nm), almost spherical shape without outstanding
cutting edges, they have large specific surface area (to 450 m2/g) and high surface energy.
Thus, the coating adheres very strongly to the substrate surface. It is homogenous with
controlled thickness usually within the range of 25 – 30 µm. There are no cracks and pores in it.
The hardness of the surface is increased from 250 MPa for carbon steel C45 to 11500 MPa for
the chromium coating modified with nanodiamonds. And also the wear resistance of this coating
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is 10 times bigger than that of carbon steel. This coating possesses high corrosion resistance in
corrosive environment – 9 grade out of 10 according to EN ISO 9227/2006.
The ratio of the chromium anhydrate to the sulphuric acid is specified in a certain proportion as
it produced the highest yield in relation to the current density. The nanodiamond particles are
added to the electrolyte as a water suspension and their concentrations in the chromating
solution is also specified in order to achieve best wear resistance.
The research unit seeks research cooperation agreements for joint project development with
other research institutes (to test and model the technology further) and industrial partners;
technical cooperation agreements - verification in industrial conditions.
Advantages and Innovations
• The coating is homogenous; its thickness can be controlled and usually is within the range of
25 – 30 µm. There are no cracks and pores in comparison with the widely used method.
• The wear resistance of the coating is 6 times bigger than that of carbon steel. The wear
resistance of the sintered ferrous products is increased also.
• The coatings possess high corrosion resistance in corrosive environment – 9 grade out of 10
according to EN ISO 9227/2006.
• The corrosion resistance of compacts made by PM process is normally poor, due to
interconnected porosity. The modified with nanodiamonds chromium coating decreases
significantly their corrosion rate.
Keywords
Technology
02002002
02002015
02007010
02007015
Coatings
Surface treatment (painting, galvano, polishing, CVD, ..)
Metals and Alloys
Properties of Materials, Corrosion/Degradation
Market
08001007
Coatings and adhesives manufactures
NACE
M.72.1.9
Open for EOI :
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and
engineering
Yes
Client
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Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile
R&D Institution
Year Established
1960
Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation
No.
Client Country
Bulgaria
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought
- Type of partner sought: partners from the research sector and industrial partners;
- Specific area of activity of the partner: research and industrial partners working in the field of:
coatings and nano-materials, production of steel items intended for corrosive environment;
- Task to be performed: research cooperation agreements joint project development with
research institutes for testing and modelling of the technology and industrial partners for
verification in industrial conditions; technical cooperation agreements with industrial partners for
adaptation in industrial conditions as the Bulgarian research team will provide expertise and
know-how in order to meet the new market needs.
Type and Size of Partner Sought
University,R&D Institution,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500
Type of Partnership Considered
Technical cooperation agreement
Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Request
Technology for laser-cut shapes and patterns on mirror
gold plates
Summary
Latvian company producing luxury leather handbags is looking for technology and equipment to
laser-cut different shapes and patterns on steel mirror gold plates and hardware. The requested
technology should be small in size and easy in exploitation due to the limited amount of items
designed by the company and few craftsmen working on the products. The company is looking for
collaboration partner or technology developer/provider for commercial agreement with technical
assistance.
Expiration Date
Reference
21 June 2017
TRLV20160615001
Details
Description
The Latvian company is engaged in production of luxury leather handbags since 2013 and
employs only high quality Italian leather from outlets in Tuscany and hardware from production
units in Milan. In order to expand sales and range of products the designer is looking for small
size laser cutting technology and equipment for delicate treatment of mirror gold plate logos for
luxury handbags. The logos are subjected to 4 stages of development: firstly, the shape of the
logo is cut out from mirror gold plates, secondly, the inner pattern of the logo is cut out, thirdly,
specific parts and lines of the logo are engraved and finally the logo is polished to create the
mirror smoothness. The company is looking for sophisticated collaboration partner or
technology to provide the final product. The company is looking for commercial agreement with
technical assistance.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
Thickness of mirror gold plates to be cut: 0,5 mm – 2 mm.
Engraving and polishing options will be considered an advantage.
Preferably the company is looking for small sized CO2 not waterjet laser.
Keywords
Technology
02002005
02002009
02002010
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Forming (rolling, forging, pressing, drawing)
Machine Tools
Machining (turning, drilling, moulding, planing, cutting)
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02002015
02007008
Surface treatment (painting, galvano, polishing, CVD, ..)
Iron and Steel, Steelworks
Market
07004001
Clothing, shoes and accessories (including jewellery)
NACE
C.15.1.2
Open for EOI :
Manufacture of luggage, handbags and the like, saddlery and harness
Yes
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group
Textile and Fashion
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile
Industry SME <= 10
Year Established
2013
Turnover
<1M
Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation
Yes
Client Country
Latvia
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought
Type of partner sought: SMEs and large companies providing or developing manufacture
equipment.
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The company is looking for commercial agreement with technical assistance to provide the
equipment and technical expertise during the launch of the requested operations.
Type and Size of Partner Sought
SME 51-250
Type of Partnership Considered
Commercial agreement with technical assistance
Ref: TRLV20160615001
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Technology Request
Technology for drying of Calcium-Magnesium-Nitrate to
anhydrous form
Summary
A Macedonian SME, producer of mineral fertilizers, is looking for efficient technology for drying
Calcium-Magnesium-Nitrate solution. The technology should enable obtaining of CalciumMagnesium-Nitrate in anhydrous form and should be fully developed or at the laboratory stage but
ready for implementation. The company is interested in technical cooperation (joint further
development), joint venture, as well as other types of cooperation.
Expiration Date
Reference
17 July 2017
TRMK20151222001
Details
Description
A Macedonian company is producing mineral fertilizers in liquid and crystal form and provides a
range of solutions for using dolomite mineral as fertilizer in agriculture.
The company is involved in production of various mineral artificial fertilizers, both in liquid and
crystal form. Some of fertilizers are produced from the natural source – dolomite. The main
advantage of the dolomite the company exploits is in its granulation. Its raw form is natural sand
with average size of 180 microns.
The company is looking for efficient technology for drying Calcium-Magnesium-Nitrate solution.
It is interested to find foreign partners with technical cooperation (joint further development),
joint venture, as well as other types of cooperation.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
Technical Specifications / Specific technical requirements:
- Calcium Magnesium Nitrate solution, ratio Ca:Mg= 1.7:1 to 5:1, should be dried to anhydrous
form
- Annual production: ~10.000 mt CaMgN Anhydride
- Preferably, natural gas for drying the solution
- Granulation of final product: 1-3 m
Keywords
Technology
02002
02002003
03003
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Industrial Manufacture
Drying
Apparatus Engineering
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Market
08001023
Other chemicals and materials (not elsewhere classified)
NACE
C.28.9.9
Open for EOI :
Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c.
Yes
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile
Industry SME 11-49
Year Established
0
Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation
Yes
Client Country
Macedonia, The former Yugoslav Republic of
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought
The company is looking for industry SME, a manufacturer/provider of technical equipment. It is
expected from the partner to provide its technology and know-how.
Type and Size of Partner Sought
SME 11-50,SME <10,SME 51-250
Type of Partnership Considered
Technical cooperation agreement
Joint venture agreement
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