Electroless Plating

Description:

Electroless Plating Electroless Plating is the process of applying one or more layers of a metal to a substrate without the use of an external electrical charge. It is also sometimes called autocatalytic because the metal being applied is in solution and adheres itself to the substrate (plastic or ceramic included) without the use of an outside power source, (electric current, for example in electroplating). Due to the lack of electricity, electroless plating results in a completely uniform deposit, even on complex shapes, to improve wear and/or corrosion resistance, or to improve the solderability on selected materials. The electroless nickel process provides a unique combination of high quality, rapid throughput and turn-round with superb performance due to its unique characteristics primarily achieved due to its lack of need for an electric current. The process hasn’t been around as long as Electroplating but since being discovered in 1946 has become more popular each year. Note that electroless plating differs from immersion plating in that desired thicknesses can be achieved as opposed to immersion plating where coverage with only nominal thickness is achieved.

Types:

Low Phos Electroless Nickel
Mid Phos Electroless Nickel
High Phos Electroless Nickel
Electroless Nickel with PTFE
Electroless Copper

Features:

Corrosion resistance
Wear resistance
Uniform coverage throughout part
Tight control of deposit thickness
No post machining needed

Applications:

Valves
Pumps
Splines
Gears
Hydraulic Pistons
Molds
Cutting Knives

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AnoBlack NiTE™ - A highly uniform, corrosion resistant and durable black finish for a variety of industrial and military component applications. AnoBlack NiTE uses autocatalytic nickel technology to achieve over 100 hours of corrosion resistance against neutral salt fog and has been shown to withstand chemical agent decontamination protocols. AnoBlack NiTE provides a deep gloss black or matte black finish with exceptional coverage on ferrous and non-ferrous substrates.

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