Electroless Nickel Plating

Electroless Nickel Plating is the answer for any corrosive materials project because it offers superior protection against oxidation. Electroless Nickel Plating also provides moderate abrasion resistance properties.

How does it work? Proper pre-treatment is essential to effective adhesion of electroless nickel plating. We use a combination of several alkaline and acid cleaning solutions to activate the surface prior to electroless nickel plating. Depending on the customer’s needs, Bales can recommend one of several available electroless nickel plating baths to suit the application.

Electroless nickel plating is an autocatalytic process,

so there is no electricity, or anode, involved. No matter how detailed, all surfaces will plate uniformly. As the solution comes into contact with the part, it envelopes the entire piece, penetrating even the deepest details.

Electroless Nickel (Flash .0002 - .0003)
Electroless nickel flash is a thin, uniform coating that gives you corrosion-free protection. Use it on parts – they will provide years of wipe clean service without the use of spray wax protection.

Electroless Nickel Plating

Electroless Nickel (Build Up)
Bales routinely uses electroless nickel plating to uniformly plate specific areas where customers need to correct an out of tolerance specification. These precision electroless nickel “build-ups” are applied in thicknesses of up to .003 and do not require any machining or rework after plating.

Specifications

Hardness – HVN100	As plated 450 / 50 RC Heat treated at: - 4hr, 350°F (177°C) 480 to 520 - 1hr, 750°F (400°C)
Phosphorus content, wt, %:	10.5 to 12.0
Melting point:	1620°F (880°C)
Corrosion related properties:	ASTM B-117 1.0 mil deposit, 1,000+ hours
Wear properties:	Taber abraser wear test Index value wt. loss mg/1,000 cycles As plated 5-18 Heat treated @ 1hr 750°F (400°C) 4-8
Thermal conductivity:	cal/cm/sec/C 0.0105

Other Services:

Diamond Mold Polishing	Diamond Chrome Coating
NIBORE	Hard Chrome Plating
NICKLON	Micro TIG Welding
NIHARD	Stainless Steel Passivation
Electroless Nickel Plating	Blasting
Sulfamate Nickel Plating

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