Coatings for tape guides
US8210463B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B15/61
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A guide for guiding a magnetic data storage tape has a curved support portion for supporting a major tape surface and at least one flange adjoining the support portion. At least in a region of transition between the support portion and the at least one flange, the guide has an under coating of a diamond like carbon material, tungsten carbide, or similarly wear resistant material, and a surface coating having lower surface tension than the under coating. A tape guide apparatus and a method of making a tape guide are also disclosed.
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