iglide® IC-01, coating powder

A tribologically optimized powder coating that turns a metal surface into its own bearing. The white, matte finish goes onto metallic substrates as a single layer that handles both friction and corrosion duties, eliminating the need for separate bushings, liners, or grease in low-to-moderate duty rotary and sliding contacts. It is the baseline of the iglide® IC product line — proven mechanical performance (Buchholz hardness ≥90, GT 0 cross-cut adhesion), a service range of -40°C to 80°C (-40°F to 176°F), and verified corrosion protection through 480 hours of salt spray testing. The white color makes it the natural fit when the coated part is visible or needs to appear as a clean, finished surface rather than industrial hardware.

When to use it: Visible or semi-visible moving parts in consumer-adjacent assemblies — furniture mechanisms, window and door hinges, light mechanical engineering — where you want a clean white finish, dry-running operation, and a coating that handles both wear and corrosion in one step.

When not to use it: When the part is hidden inside machinery and a black finish is preferred (use IC-02, which also offers higher hardness and better coverage per kilogram), when the application involves direct food contact (use IC-05 or IC-05PF), or when service temperatures or chemical exposure exceed what a standard coating can handle (use IC-04).

Application areas: Drawer slides, cabinet hinges, residential and commercial window hardware, office furniture pivots, decorative actuator covers, and any visible mechanical joint where appearance matters as much as function.