What does T/N mean???

[Craftdiggity]

I bought a bunch on PSI pens: The Polaris pens I got that say T/N look the same as the 24kt gold. What does T/N mean and why is it more $$$?

Chris

 

[erebus]

Titanium Nitride(Nitrate)

Instead of the standard gold plating it's plated with a Titanium salt, essentialy this coating will not wear off as the basic gold coats will over time.

Here's the plating guide from Berea Hardwoods (pretty much the same for all of the makers)

http://www.bereahardwoods.com/Merchant5/merchant.mvc?Screen=cp-about-plating

 

[Craftdiggity]

Titanium Nitride(Nitrate)

Instead of the standard gold plating it's plated with a Titanium salt, essentialy this coating will not wear off as the basic gold coats will over time.

Ahh. Gotchya thanks.

Chris

 

[knifecut]

TN stands for Titanium Nitride
T/N might mean the same or might mean titanium/nickel (Ti/Ni).

 

[ldb2000]

They clearly state on the PSI web site and in all of their catalogs what it means . Titanium Nitride = T/N . It comes in either Gold colored or Black colored .
Look fot the "Platings" guide .

 

[Gulfcoast]

--- while on the subject, is their any one beside myself that thinks the TN marking on the clips is a bit unnecessary? --- why doesn't PSI mark the Platinum/ Rhodium plated clips, or the 10K Gold plated clips or the 24K Gold plated clips, if identifying the coating is important?

Joe

 

[erebus]

--- while on the subject, is their any one beside myself that thinks the TN marking on the clips is a bit unnecessary? --- why doesn't PSI mark the Platinum/ Rhodium plated clips, or the 10K Gold plated clips or the 24K Gold plated clips, if identifying the coating is important?
Joe

Well, not sure it's really nesc. but it is another proof point for some customers....

 

[PenMan1]

At my house it usually means Tonight? No!

 

[ed4copies]

--- while on the subject, is their any one beside myself that thinks the TN marking on the clips is a bit unnecessary? --- why doesn't PSI mark the Platinum/ Rhodium plated clips, or the 10K Gold plated clips or the 24K Gold plated clips, if identifying the coating is important?

Joe

Why yes, I felt that way.

That's why the TN slimlines on www.exoticblanks.com do NOT have that marking. We also offer just the centerband to upgrade to a "comfort" pen if you like. These components WERE made for us. Far as I know, they are not available anywhere else (so I was told, but I rarely believe a vendor)

 

[Gulfcoast]

Ed ---

Thanks for pointing out the TN slimlines on your site, placed an order a couple of hours ago. Like the center bands being available in the comfort size also.

Thanks again,

Joe

 

[ed4copies]

Thanks Joe,

Yours are shipped!

Will post a link tomorrow as an ad. Curtis advised me, correctly, that it should not be in this thread.

GLAD we could help you!!!