OBTAINING CHROME COATINGS ON STRUCTURAL MATERIALS WORKING IN CONDITIONS OF VULCANIZATION OF NEW HUMOTECHNICAL PRODUCTS

This work investigated the possibility of obtaining protective coatings, under conditions of self-propagating high-temperature synthesis, on parts of equipment for vulcanizing new rubber products. Research is focused on finding effective ways to strengthen the working surfaces of conditionally important elements of equipment operated in aggressive environments, in particular, press tooling. Given the high requirements for wear and corrosion resistance of such parts, special attention was paid to the choice of composition and coating process parameters. To achieve this goal, various composite materials and application methods were used, and a set of studies was conducted to investigate the properties of the resulting coatings. The results obtained indicate the possibility of successful application of chrome coatings alloyed with silicon, boron, and aluminum for further strengthening and protection of vulcanization equipment parts. The conducted research is relevant for the development of new production technologies and improving the efficiency of operation of press equipment for vulcanization of rubber products