Nickel Plating Services
Nickel plating is a versatile metal finishing process that involves applying a layer of nickel to a metal surface to improve durability, corrosion resistance, and appearance. It is widely used across various industries, from aerospace to electronics and tooling.
Types of Nickel Plating & Benefits
- Electrolytic (Electro) Nickel Plating (Bright)
- Electrically applied, offering good brightness and hardness.
- Ideal for decorative finishes and applications requiring enhanced appearance. It also can be used for industrial application where the bright appearance is a concern.
- Thickness can be controlled for specific wear or conductivity needs.
- Electrolytic (Electro) Nickel Plating (Semi-Bright)
- Preferred for engineering applications due to its lower stress, higher ductility, and excellent bonding characteristics than bright nickel.
- Ideal for Industrial finishes and applications requiring enhanced functionality.
Capabilities
- Deposit Thickness: From 0.0001″ – “0.001” (2.5-25 µm) depending on the application.
- Substrates: Compatible with steel, copper, brass, aluminum, and other alloys.
- Part Size: Wide range of sizes can be accepted (contact us for more information)
Compliant Specifications
We provide nickel plating to meet various industry standards, including:
- AMS 2403 / AMS 2404 (nickel plating)
- ASTM B689 (Electroplated Engineering Coatings)
- RoHS-Compliant options available
Nickel plating is ideal for applications requiring a combination of appearance, hardness, conductivity, and corrosion resistance—such as in electronics, aerospace, oil & gas, medical, and general industrial components.