Plasma treatment applications for industrial steel components
JGS Nitriding provides plasma ion nitriding, plasma ferritic nitrocarburizing, and Plasox® treatment for steel components used in demanding manufacturing applications.
These treatment options can improve surface hardness, wear resistance, fatigue performance, dimensional stability, and corrosion protection. The appropriate process depends on the material, component, application, and required surface performance.
JGS is based in Marinette, Wisconsin and serves manufacturers throughout Northeast Wisconsin and across the United States.
Common Applications
Components treated for improved surface performance
JGS works with steel components that require improved wear resistance, fatigue performance, dimensional stability, or corrosion protection.
Gears
Gears and related drive components are a core JGS specialty. Plasma nitriding can improve gear-tooth wear resistance and fatigue performance while helping preserve dimensional stability.
Explore gear applicationsShafts
Plasma treatment options for steel shafts requiring improved surface hardness, wear resistance, or fatigue performance.
Explore shaft applicationsDies & Punches
Surface treatment options for dies and punches exposed to repeated contact, loading, and wear.
Explore dies and punchesMolds
Plasma nitriding options for steel molds that require a harder working surface and improved resistance to wear.
Explore mold applicationsTools
Controlled plasma treatments for steel tools used in demanding manufacturing and production applications.
Explore tool applicationsWear Components
Treatment options for components exposed to friction, repeated contact, and demanding operating conditions.
Explore wear componentsCorrosion Protection
Plasox® treatment can provide additional corrosion protection after plasma nitriding or plasma ferritic nitrocarburizing without a conventional coating layer.
Explore corrosion protectionPerformance Goals
Match the treatment to the demands of the component
Different components face different combinations of contact, friction, repeated loading, dimensional requirements, and exposure to corrosion.
JGS begins with the steel, part design, application, and required result when discussing a treatment option.
Discuss your applicationSurface Hardness
Plasma treatment can create a harder working surface for steel components exposed to contact and loading.
Wear Resistance
Improved surface properties can help components withstand friction and repeated contact.
Fatigue Performance
Plasma nitriding can support parts exposed to repeated or cyclical loading.
Dimensional Stability
The relatively low processing temperature helps limit dimensional change.
Corrosion Protection
Plasox® treatment can provide additional corrosion protection after plasma processing.
No Coating Build-Up
Plasma nitriding changes the component surface instead of adding a separate conventional coating layer.
Available Processes
JGS treatment options for steel components
JGS offers three primary processes for applications requiring improved surface performance.
Plasma Ion Nitriding
A controlled diffusion process used to improve surface hardness, wear resistance, and fatigue performance with minimal dimensional change.
Learn about plasma ion nitridingPlasma Ferritic Nitrocarburizing
A plasma process used to increase surface carbon in certain non-alloyed and low-carbon steels.
Learn about plasma FNCPlasox® Treatment
A post-plasma oxidation treatment designed to improve corrosion protection without applying a conventional coating layer.
Learn about Plasox®Featured Application
Gears are a core JGS specialty
JGS treats gears and related drive components for manufacturers that need improved tooth wear, fatigue performance, and dimensional stability.
Because plasma nitriding changes the surface of the steel instead of adding a conventional coating, it can improve surface performance without creating coating build-up in critical areas.
Explore Gear ApplicationsIndustries Served
Applications across demanding manufacturing sectors
JGS provides plasma nitriding and related surface treatments for steel components used across a range of manufacturing industries.
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Tell JGS about your component and performance requirements
Treatment selection depends on the steel being processed, how the component is used, and the required surface performance. Send JGS the available information about your part to begin a discussion.
Frequently Asked Questions
JGS component applications
What types of components does JGS treat?
Common applications include gears, shafts, dies, punches, molds, tools, wear components, and parts requiring improved corrosion protection.
Are gears a common JGS application?
Yes. Gears and related drive components are a core JGS specialty.
What performance improvements are available?
Depending on the material and process, treatment can improve surface hardness, wear resistance, fatigue performance, dimensional stability, and corrosion protection.
Which treatment processes does JGS provide?
JGS provides plasma ion nitriding, plasma ferritic nitrocarburizing, and Plasox® post-treatment.
How is a treatment selected?
Treatment selection depends on the steel, component, application, and desired surface-performance requirements.