Electroless nickel for uniform coverage on complex parts
Hardness from 500 to 900 HV after heat treatment
Excellent corrosion and wear resistance
Plates onto aluminium, steel, copper and plastics
Bright decorative or matte engineering finishes
Solderable and bondable surface
| Steel and stainless steel |
| Aluminium alloys |
| Copper and brass |
| ABS and PC plastics |
| Castings and sintered parts |
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 5–50 µm |
| Hardness | 500–900 HV (heat treated) |
| Uniformity | Excellent with electroless |
| Materials | Steel, aluminium, copper, plastics |
| Phosphorus | Mid and high phosphorus grades |
| Lead time | 4–7 working days |
Bright or matte surface
Heat treated for hardness
PTFE co-deposition for low friction
Electroless deposits evenly on complex shapes and non-conductive substrates, which makes it the choice for bores, internal channels and plated plastics. Electroplating is faster and cheaper for simple conductive parts.
Yes, with a zincate pre-treatment that provides adhesion. It is common for aluminium parts needing a hard, wear resistant or solderable surface.
Nickel release is regulated in food contact and skin contact applications, so we recommend checking the standard for your specific use before specifying it.
Type II and Type III anodizing for aluminium: clear, black and colour finishes with improved corrosion and wear resistance, thickness from 5 to 50 µm.
Type III hard anodizing builds a 25-50 µm ceramic-like oxide layer with up to 500 HV surface hardness for wear-critical aluminium parts.
Glass bead blasting for a uniform satin finish on metal and plastic parts. Hides tool marks, prepares surfaces for coating and gives a premium matte look.
Sand blasting for surface cleaning, descaling and roughening. Removes rust, scale, old coating and oxide before welding, painting or bonding.
Mechanical polishing to mirror and optical finishes: Ra down to 0.05 µm for mould cavities, light guides, medical parts and decorative surfaces.
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