Use electroless nickel when you need highly uniform deposition on complex geometries and strong corrosion protection. Choose electrolytic nickel when you want improved conductivity, aesthetics, or a bright finish and your part geometry supports line-of-sight plating.
Armoloy Coatings
Armoloy Coatings
Nickel Plating Services
A versatile metal plating solution for corrosion control
Armoloy Coatings
Nickel Plating from Armoloy
Nickel plating protects industrial components from corrosion, wear, and chemical exposure. Armoloy engineers these coatings to deliver high hardness and lubricity while ensuring uniform coverage on complex shapes and hard-to-plate substrates.
Beyond physical durability, our nickel solutions are designed for components that require electrical conductivity, chemical resistance, and precise dimensional consistency. Controlled dimensional buildup allows for low-friction performance while maintaining tight part tolerances across the coated surface.
Details About Armoloy Nickel Coatings
Our capabilities include electroless, electrolytic and PTFE composite nickel coatings optimized for a wide range of industrial and functional surface requirements.
Coating Solutions: Mid-Phos Electroless Nickel, High-Phos Electroless Nickel, Electrolytic Nickel, Nyflon® Composite Nickel (PTFE)
Applications: Aerospace turbines, medical instruments, oil & gas valves, electronics shielding, food processing equipment, automotive components
Coating Considerations: Substrate material, geometry, hardness requirements, chemical exposure, operating temperature, cosmetic finish
Performance Outcomes:
- Achieve uniform thickness on intricate surfaces
- Protect against corrosion from chemicals, salt, and moisture
- Resist wear from moving or load-bearing components
- Meet ASTM, ISO, MIL, RoHS, and REACH standards
- Extend service life in high-cycle operating environments
- Maintain cosmetic appearance with bright, satin, or matte finishes
Explore Nickel Coatings
Compare Armoloy Coatings
| Thin Dense Chrome | Nickel | Hard Chrome | Xylan | Molybdenum Disulfide | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Industries | Precision Bearings, Medical Instruments and Devices, Robotics, Linear Motion Systems, Molds, Dies, and much more. | Packaging, Blister-Pack Molding, Automotive, Electronics, and more. | Shafts, Molds, Dies, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Rods, Industrial Rolls, and more. | Fasteners and Threaded Components, Molds, Pumps, Pistons, Valves, Marine Equipment, and more. | Microelectronics, Photovoltaics, Automotive, Sliding Applications, Vacuum Systems, and more. |
| Generally Used For |
Corrosion Resistance
Wear Resistance
Improves Machine Performance
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Corrosion Resistance
Wear Resistance
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Wear Resistance
Corrosion Resistance
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Release
Corrosion Resistance
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Release
Lubricity
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| Advantages | Thin Dense Chrome is a pure metallic zero valence chromium coating that prevents metal failures and improves machine performance. | Nickel coatings are renowned for their corrosion and wear resistance. | Hard chrome plating is selected for applications that require surface durability, dimensional restoration, and reliable performance under load and motion. | Xylan is built for extreme environments where corrosion resistance, friction and wear reduction, and buildup prevention are paramount. | Molybdenum Disulfide is known for its exceptional lubrication, high load-bearing capacity, and temperature resistance. |
| Disadvantages | Thin Dense Chrome can be affected by prolonged exposure to saltwater and caustic environments. | Nickel coatings struggle with rolling contact fatigue, highly abrasive operations and, depending on the type of nickel coating, are typically applied in thicker layers than Thin Dense Chrome coatings. | Hard chrome coatings are typically very thick, often exceeding the requirements for precision applications. Moreover, they do not achieve a perfect bond with substrates and exhibit lower hardness compared to thin dense chrome. | Xylan coatings are sacrificial coatings designed to wear down with use, which creates the need for reapplication. | Molybdenum disulfide is also a sacrificial coating designed to wear down with use, and it struggles in humid conditions. While the coating performs extremely well in a vacuum, water vapor can often limit its applications. |
| Thickness |
1.27 – 25.4 µm
0.00005″ – 0.001″
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2.54 – 76.2 µm
0.0001″ – 0.003″
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25.4 – 762 µm
0.001″ – 0.03″
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12 – 38 µm
0.0005″ – 0.0015″
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5.08 – 7.62 µm
0.0002″ – 0.0004″
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Armoloy coatings have passed the rigorous testing standards for the following accreditations:
- Aerospace Material Specification SAE AMS2404, Plating, Electroless Nickel
- MIL-C26074 Military Specification, Coatings, Electroless Nickel, Requirements Aerospace Material
- Specification SAE AMS2405, Electroless Nickel Plating Low Phosphorous
- Aerospace Material Specification SAE AMS2403, Nickel Plating General Purpose
- Fisher General Specification FGS 8B7, Electroless Nickel Coatings
- Fisher General Specification FGS 8B10, Electroless Nickel Coatings
- ASTM B733 Electroless Nickel-Phosphorus Coatings
- ASTM B117 Salt Spray Fog Test Standard
- ASTM B578 Microhardness of Electroplated Coatings
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 . See our full list of Accreditations and Specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Typical nickel thickness ranges from 0.0001″ to 0.003″, chosen to meet your functional and dimensional requirements.
Nyflon® is an electroless nickel + PTFE co-deposit that combines corrosion protection with low friction and release properties—useful where clean release and dry-film lubricity matter. Nylfon® is a PFAS-free process.
Yes—Armoloy supports widely used standards such as AMS 2403/2404, AMS 2454 (Ni-PTFE), MIL-C-26074, ASTM B733, and related heat-treat/stress-relief specs (e.g., AMS 2759 series). We’ll confirm clause-level compliance during quoting.
Yes—Armoloy offers R&D test runs, process development/PPAP validation, and scalable production/fulfillment so the qualified process can be repeated at the appropriate facility.
Absolutely. Share your operating media, temperature, geometry, and compliance needs; we’ll advise on mid-phos vs. high-phos EN, electrolytic nickel, or Nyflon® based on corrosion and functional targets.
Yes—Armoloy coordinates quoting, prototyping, and production through its fulfillment model and licensed facilities, making it easy to ship parts in and out.
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