DLC Coating Systems
DLC Coating—
Tribological Performance
as a Platform
Hybrid PVD/PECVD equipment designed for low-friction, wear-critical applications — from precision components to forming and molding — with repeatable processes and scalable throughput.
Tailor-Made Solutions
for Hard and Tribological Coatings
These systems are designed around outcomes such as low coefficient of friction (0.02–0.15), high adhesion, corrosion resistance, fretting resistance, and self-lubricating behavior in dry conditions .
DLC is often discussed as a single coating, but in practice it is a process capability that must be matched to parts, loading strategy, and inspection criteria. The MpC DLC family provides a scalable equipment platform so organizations can implement tribological coatings with the same production discipline used for hard PVD.
DLC Equipment
Friction Problems Need
Process Stability, Not Just Hardness
Where hard coatings manage heat and abrasion, DLC manages surface interaction — sliding, sticking, and adhesive wear. Success depends less on a coating name and more on:
- Plasma generation and bias control
- Surface preparation before deposition
- Fixture geometry and line-of-sight
- Batch-to-batch repeatability
Component programs are rarely about maximum hardness. They are about how two surfaces behave together over millions of cycles. MpC DLC systems are used when customers need:
- Predictable friction behavior
- Resistance to adhesive wear
- Smoother running mechanisms
- Corrosion + wear combined performance
PLATFORM BENEFITS:
- Adjustable, recipe-driven processes
- Low running costs and scalable technologies
- Full technology and service support
- Open process editor for development
Models Designed For
DLC for Components
and Tribology
MpC 500 - DLC
- Useful volume Ø 500 × H 500 mm
- Load size of 200 kg
- Number of magnetrons: 2
Best for: focused part families, controlled validation programs and building a first DLC coating cell.
MpC 500 DLC —
Entry Tribology Platform
MpC 800 - DLC
- Useful volume Ø 640 × H 650 mm
- Load size of 500 kg
- Number of magnetrons: 4
- Option: HiPIMS
Best for: dedicated tribology center, stable weekly schedules and validated acceptance workflows.
MpC 800 — Expanded Capacity
MpC 1000 - DLC
- Useful volume Ø 800 × H 650 mm
- Load size of 600 kg
- Number of magnetrons: 4 or 5
- Option: Arc & Sputtering
Best for: dedicated tribology center, stable weekly schedules and validated acceptance workflows.
MpC 1000 — Production
at Scale
MpC 1200 - DLC
- Useful volume Ø 800 × H 1000 mm
- Load size of 800 kg
- Number of magnetrons: 4 or 5
- Option: Arc & Sputtering
MpC 1200 — High Volume
Production
How We Work
Apex's Consulting
Process
01.
Discovery
Needs Analysis
We don’t just offer products; we provide solutions crafted precisely for you. Our approach begins with a commitment to what truly matters to you.
02.
Collaboration
Seamless Integration
Investing in PVD coating equipment is just the beginning of your journey. That’s why we offer comprehensive installation and training services.
03.
Partnership
Ongoing Support
We offer comprehensive ongoing support and spare parts to keep your PVD coating equipment operating at peak performance levels.