Electroless Nickel is classed as a “COLD” process, with application process temperatures in the order of 85 – 95°C, ensuring no detrimental effects to the physical and mechanical properties of the base materials. Electroless Nickel for engineering applications is covered by ASTM B656-86 and B733-86.
Localised deposits can be produced by masking areas that do not require plating.
Electroless Nickel Plating (AMS 2404E)
Maximum Thickness: 75 um Maximum Plating Rate: 12.5um/hr
Maximum Length – 3600mm Maximum Diameter or Width – 850mm
Maximum Weight – 5 tonne Floor to Hook Height 3T crane: 5.20m
Maximum Length on Flight Bar A10 and A11: 1600mm
High Hardness
Excellent Corrosion Resistance
1,000 Hours Salt Spray Test
5-75 Microns Thickness
Good Wear Resistance
Low Friction
For Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals
Uniform Coating Thickness
Up To 67 HRc Hardness
“Cold” Process
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