UltraOx®

What is UltraOx®

UltraOx® is Advanced Heat Treat Corp.'s trademarked heat treat process that provides three protective layers to protect parts from wear and corrosion. It has been widely used to replace chrome plating, nickel plating, QPQ (quench-polish-quench) and melonite/salt bath. Learn why people are switching from plating and salt bath to UltraOx in this one-minute read.

Benefits of UltraOx®

Environmentally-friendly alternative to chromium and nickel plating, melonite, QPQ/salt bath nitriding, as well as powder coating
Improves corrosion resistance and abrasion properties in automotive, agriculture, construction, firearms and many other applications
Easily surpasses salt spray test of 240 hours per ASTM B117
Achieves a minimum surface hardness of 60+ HRC (or equivalent)
Produces thick compound zone (white layer) - up to 0.0015"
Reduces adhesive wear & increases fatigue strength
100% part coverage
No salt residue, so parts are ready to assemble once they are back in your hands
UltraOx® is NOT A COATING, so there is no surface pitting, flaking or hydrogen embrittlement
The UltraOx process can be customized to achieve both the metallurgical and aesthetic results you desire

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UltraOx® Size Capabilities:

Advanced Heat Treat Corp. can UltraOx® parts up to 25 feet tall and 5 feet wide. Sizes vary by location. Contact an AHT representative for additional details.