Electroless Nickel and Teflon Plating Services

Electroless nickel deposits are functional coatings. Electroless nickel plating is an excellent application for salvage. We can plate diameters of holes, internal bores and threads to bring a part back to its correct tolerance.

Electroless nickel plating is excellent for the following: corrosion protection, wear resistance, hardness, lubricity, solderability, uniformity of deposit, and salvage. We offer both high phosphorous and low phosphorous. Rockwell after plating ranges from 44-48 on the C scale heat treatable to high 60s C scale. High phosphorous is used most often because of excellent corrosion resistance.

Our low phosphorous consists of 1-3% phosphorous, an excellent application if the primary concern is hardness, as plated 58-62 C scale, heat treatable to 70 C. The advantage of hard plating with even deposition. Products Finishing, Inc. is proud to be your trusted source of Teflon plating to further protect your metal components from corrosion, abrasion, and standard wear. We welcome you to contact our office in Erie, PA directly to learn more about the benefits industrial chrome plating can provide your operation and the processes our large capacity CNC mill/turn machine can complete for your project!

Benefits of Electroless Nickel Plating

If you are in the construction, electronics, engineering, oil, or gas industry, you may want to use electroless nickel plating to protect your industrial parts. Electroless nickel plating is a thin layer of nickel coating that is applied without using electrical energy. There are various coating materials available to protect and enhance your metal parts, but electroless nickel plating may be the best option. Browse the multiple benefits below:

• Corrosion Resistant: Electroless nickel plating offers superior protection against corrosive agents including salt water, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide. This makes it an excellent choice for industrial components exposed to harsh environmental conditions, ensuring they remain free from rust and corrosion-related damage.

• Wear & Abrasion Resistant: This plating method enhances the durability of metal parts by providing exceptional resistance to wear and abrasion. The uniform deposition of the plating ensures even coverage, making it ideal for parts that undergo constant friction and mechanical stress.

• Cost-Effective: Choosing electroless nickel plating is an economical solution that extends the service life of components which reduces the need for constant replacements and repairs. This is particularly beneficial for industries where maintaining operational efficiency and minimizing downtime are crucial.

• Consistency: The electroless plating process guarantees highly uniform coatings across all surfaces, including complex geometries like slots, holes, and internal surfaces. This ensures a consistently high-quality finish, which means reliable and repeatable performance for all treated parts.

• Hardness & Durability: Electroless nickel plating provides excellent hardness and wear resistance properties. The hardness can reach 44-48 on the Rockwell C scale as-plated and can be increased to the high 60s with heat treatment. This significant enhancement in hardness and durability ensures that the plated components maintain their functional integrity even under demanding operational conditions.

As you can see, there are various benefits to electroless nickel plating. At Products Finishing, Inc., we take pride in providing high-quality services. Interested in learning more? Give our friendly representatives a call today!