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Nuclear Coatings

Armoloy nuclear coatings provide exceptional corrosion resistance without causing part distortion and comply with stringent standards such as ASTM D5144, NRC regulations, and NQA-1.

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The Purpose of Nuclear Coatings

Nuclear coatings and plating are essential for maintaining the integrity and safety of nuclear reactors and related facilities by providing robust protection and performance enhancements for various components. These specialized coatings are engineered to offer exceptional resistance to radiation, corrosion, and extreme temperatures, which are prevalent in nuclear environments.

By shielding critical parts from radiation-induced degradation and chemical wear, nuclear coatings extend the lifespan of reactor components and reduce the risk of failures, thereby ensuring continuous and safe operation.

Furthermore, nuclear coatings contribute to operational efficiency by improving thermal management, reducing maintenance frequency, and enhancing the overall durability of nuclear systems. Adherence to stringent industry standards such as ASTM D5144, NRC regulations, and NQA-1 ensures that nuclear coatings meet rigorous quality and safety criteria, making them vital for modern nuclear applications.

These coatings not only enhance the reliability of nuclear facilities but also play a key role in protecting the environment and public health by preventing the release of hazardous materials.

Nuclear Coatings & Surface Treatments

Explore All Coating Solutions

For over 30 years, Armoloy coatings have been applied to a variety of nuclear industry devices including fuel cell and reactor core components. Our dedicated team has years of experience with nuclear production protocols and systems requirements.

An Armoloy application engineer can assist you in finding the best coating solution for your nuclear application. Request a sample today.

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Nodular Thin Dense Chrome

Our thin dense chrome plating reduces the wear, friction and corrosion of components with a nodular finish.

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Diamond Chrome Plating

For applications with particularly high wear rates, Diamond Chrome Plating XADC provides an exceptional option to alternative metal surface treatments.

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Hybrid Coatings (Bi-Protec)

Bi-Protec Nickel Chrome Plating—a combination of our high phosphorus electroless nickel coating with an overlay of Armoloy TDC® or XADC®. Bi-Protec's additional layer provides the best combination of wear and corrosion protection.

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Hybrid Coatings (Gullon)

Gullon hybrid coating combines nodular TDC with solid-film lubricants, offering excellent wear resistance, lubricity, and corrosion protection. Ideal for non-lubricated applications and long maintenance intervals.

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Microcracked Thin Dense Chrome

Microcracked thin dense chrome plating offers a proprietary chemistry of pure chromium that increases both hardness and wear resistance.

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Microcracked Thin Dense Chrome For Aluminum

AL-COAT ensures premium protection for aluminum alloys by providing a high-chromium coating that is also both dense and non-magnetic.

Benefits of Nuclear Plating Services from Armoloy

Metal failure mitigation

Armoloy protective coatings have helped mitigate risk from a wide range of metal failures

Improve performance

We produce solutions that prevent metal failure while increasing cycle times

Reduce downtime

Armoloy helps protect your metal assets by reducing the need for maintenance and making maintenance more predictable

Decrease costs

In addition to reduced downtime, Armoloy coatings are a cost-effective way of meeting performance requirements instead of using an exotic or expensive base metal

Regulatory compliance

Select Armoloy locations are certified to NADCAP, AS9100, and ISO 9001—with plating lines compliant to industry standards including AMS 2438 and AMS 2460

Long-lasting solutions

Our performance for over 65 years and constant innovation provides continual value for your business

Global reach

Armoloy operates a total of 9 processing facilities across 7 U.S. states, as well as 6 international facilities located in individual countries spread throughout 3 continents

Turnkey partnership

We’re with you throughout the entire process, acting as a single point of contact for all deliverables

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Why Choose Armoloy?

Start-to-Finish Surface Solutions

From early-stage consultation to final inspection, we manage every step in-house, backed by a full metallurgical lab and decades of coating expertise.

Proven Process Development

Our innovation center builds repeatable, validated processes you can count on. Wherever your coating is fulfilled, it’s done to the same precise spec.

Global Fulfillment, Local Support

With coating centers and logistics support across the globe, we deliver fast, consistent quality wherever your operations are.

Tested. Trusted. Certified.

Armoloy coatings meet rigorous regulatory and industry standards, from RoHS and REACH to ISO and Nadcap. See our full list of Accreditations and Specifications.

Process Accreditations at Armoloy

Armoloy nuclear coatings have undergone and passed rigorous testing to qualify for the following accreditations:

Coating Specifications at Armoloy

Armoloy nuclear coatings are fully compliant with ASTM D5144, NRC regulations, NQA-1, and most customer-specific standards throughout the nuclear coatings industry. We operate processing tanks dedicated to ASTM D5144 requirements, and our coatings can be applied to nearly all ferrous and non-ferrous base materials.