electroless nickel coating
electroless nickel coating
Mid-Phos Electroless Nickel
Enhanced corrosion protection for complex applications.
electroless nickel
Protection For Your High-Value Parts
A Tough Shield Against Wear
The Armoloy Corporation continues to assist manufacturers worldwide in safeguarding their critical components with our innovative Electroless Nickel coatings.
Our Electroless Nickel (EN) solution is a key player in Armoloy’s line of protective surface treatments, known for its exceptional ability to provide uniform, corrosion-resistant, and hard-wearing coverage. This nickel coating is ideal for a wide range of applications, delivering enhanced durability, wear resistance, and improved surface uniformity. It significantly extends the life of treated components while maintaining their dimensional integrity, making it an indispensable asset for ensuring consistent performance and reliability in various industrial settings.
Armoloy Mid-Phos Electroless Nickel Highlights
- High wear resistance
- Good corrosion resistance
- Improved release
- Good solderability
- Uniform coverage of complex geometries
- Semi bright to bright appearance
- Compatible with most ferrous and non-ferrous metals
Proven applications
Applying an electroless nickel coating can improve the long-term performance of all the following industry-specific applications.
- Automotive
- Electronics
- Plastic Injection Molding
- Machined Components
- Pumps & Valves
- Food Processing & Packaging
- Automation & Linear Motion
- Oil & Gas Extraction
- Medical
- Aerospace
- Nuclear
Certifications
- Fisher General Specification FGS 8B7, Electroless Nickel Coatings
- Fisher General Specification FGS 8B10, Electroless Nickel Coatings
- Aerospace Material Specification SAE AMS2403, Nickel Plating General Purpose
- Aerospace Material Specification SAE AMS2404, Plating, Electroless Nickel
- Aerospace Material Specification SAE AMS2405, Electroless Nickel Plating Low Phosphorous
- MIL-C26074 Military Specification, Coatings, Electroless Nickel, Requirements
Performance Characteristics
Mid Phos Electroless Nickel by the Numbers
- 6-9% Phosphorus content
- Up to 70Rc hardness with heat treatment
- Deposit range of .0001” to .003” (2.54 to 76.2 µm)
- Up to 67% reduction in coefficient of friction
- Thermal conductivity 0.012 (Cal/cm/sec/°C)
- Corrosion resistance tested per ASTM B-117
- Low processing temperature, <200°F (93°C)
- Max working temperature of 400°C (752°F)
- Coefficient of thermal expansion 10 - 15 µm/m/°C
- Electrical resistivity 40 - 70 (µOHM-cm)
Mid Phos Electroless Nickel
Features & Benefits
Uniform thickness
Ensures consistent protection and performance, even on complex geometries
Ductile and malleable
Retains good high temperature properties
Easily applied onto other metals
Including steel, aluminum, and copper
Provides long-lasting protection
Against wear and corrosion, even in harsh environments
Good wear resistance
Enhanced durability in high-friction applications by reducing wear and tear
Chemical resistance
Suitable for chemical processing industries, resisting a wide range of chemicals
Shiny and reflective finish
Enhances the appearance of the metal
Non-porous surface
Prevents substance seepage, critical for hygiene in industries like food processing
Can be applied in a cost-effective manner
Saves manufacturing costs while still providing high-quality protection
Solderability and conductivity
Electroless nickel can be soldered easily and provides good electrical conductivity
Lubricious characteristics
Some electroless nickel processes integrate lubricious particles, further decreasing the coefficient of friction
Hardness
Electroless nickel hardness can be increased with heat treatment, making it suitable for hard surface requirements
The Science Behind Mid Phos Electroless Nickel Plating
Armoloy works within a wide range of industries to eliminate failures for moderate to severely corrosive applications. Electroless nickel’s high-precision approach ensures uniform coating for all applications during deposit—including its threads, recessed areas, angles, and curves. Based on individual customer requirement, the Armoloy team can apply the coating at a deposit thickness ranging from 0.0001″ to .003″ (2.54 to 76.2 µm).
By combining an even coating with a hard surface and extremely thin deposit, designers can maintain low tolerances while ensuring improved protection and longevity.
In addition to corrosion protection, Electroless Nickel coating adds roughly 45Rc hard deposit to the surface for improved surface wear mitigation. Furthermore, Electroless Nickel plating offers a cost-effective alternative to corrosion-resistant substrates—as users can remove and re-apply the coating as needed.
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Services at Armoloy
The Armoloy Corporation is here to provide support for your project, starting from the discovery phase and continuing through a successful production launch. Whether coatings are considered during the initial part design phase or become necessary due to product failures in the field, our team can assist you at any stage in the process.
How Metals Fail
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