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Advanced DLC Coating Machine Technology

The Intlvac Aegis Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) PECVD system is a state-of-the-art DLC coating machine built to revolutionize your coating processes. Utilizing plasma-activated, low-temperature chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) technology, our system is designed for efficiency, consistency, and durability. The innovative design allows for multiple coating processes to be completed consecutively with minimal maintenance, maximizing throughput. Additionally, the system is equipped with pre-set recipes for Infrared Anti-Reflection coatings on Silicon and Germanium optics, offering ready-to-use convenience for high-performance applications.

What is Diamond-Like Carbon?

Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) refers to a class of materials that share critical properties with crystalline diamond. These properties include exceptional hardness, high Young’s Modulus, and superior durability, courtesy of high sp3 bond content in its carbon structure. Unlike crystalline diamond, DLC coatings can be tailored to achieve specific performance metrics, making them versatile across various applications.

DLC's unique blend of mechanical strength and adaptability positions it as a breakthrough material in advanced coating technology.

Key Features and Benefits

Exceptional Uniformity Without Rotation

The Intlvac AEGIS DLC PECVD system produces uniformly dense films up to several microns thick across a wide range of substrates, including silicon (Si), germanium (Ge), sapphire, optical glasses, metals, plastics, and II-VI compounds. This advanced capability reduces material waste and minimizes vacuum process times, ultimately lowering costs.

Figure 1: Ultra-high uniformity achieved across substrates without the need for rotation mechanisms, ensuring consistent film quality from center to edge.
Pinhole-Free Coatings

Microscopic pinholes in thin films can compromise quality and durability. Intlvac’s DLC system delivers pinhole-free coatings, ensuring robust protection even at ultra-thin thicknesses approaching 1 nm. This results in prolonged substrate longevity and enhances overall performance reliability.
Hydrophobic Properties

Intlvac DLC coatings exhibit hydrophobic characteristics, preventing water molecules from adhering to the surface. With non-polar C-H bonds and a uniformly smooth texture, our DLC coatings repel moisture, safeguarding components from water damage and further reducing maintenance needs.
Advanced Scratch Resistance

Our DLC coatings retain tribological properties closely mirroring those of crystalline diamond, offering 95% atom density, 75% hardness, and 66% Young's Modulus compared to diamond. This makes Intlvac DLC coatings ideal for applications requiring exceptional wear resistance and extended durability.
MIL-Spec Compliant Coatings

Intlvac’s Diamond-Like Carbon coatings meet rigorous MIL-specifications, ensuring performance reliability in real-world scenarios. Tested for metrics such as reflectance, transmission, abrasion resistance, and salt solubility, these certifications underscore the exceptional quality and dependability of our DLC systems, even in the most demanding environments.

Unlock the Potential of Advanced Coatings

Experience the perfect blend of innovation, technical excellence, and premium quality with Intlvac’s DLC PECVD system. With its cutting-edge technology and customer-centric design, our DLC coating machine is the definitive tool for professionals seeking unparalleled coating performance.

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