HEF develops cutting-edge nuclear technology, including diffusion treatments that prevent stainless steels from seizing. STANAL 400™ is a solid-phase metal diffusion treatment performed at 400°C, which improves the seizure resistance of stainless steel parts without altering their corrosion resistance.
Application examples:
- Stainless bolts for the nuclear industry
- Various parts for nuclear valves
Together with TECHNETICS, HEF has designed the TEXEAL® project (patented process), a new joint industrial production unit for the nuclear industry, with the objective of manufacturing and texturing gaskets in dimensions as large as 5 meters using femtosecond lasers. Such texturing enhances the overall sealing performance of installations, reduces overall operating costs during maintenance phases, and optimizes initial designs. The texturing process is the result of decades of established expertise in materials innovation in the field of sealing solutions.
