What is Electroless Nickel
Electroless Nickel is an auto catalytic reduction process of nickel ions in a solution in which nickel metal is deposited on the work item without the use of an electrical current. LustreBrite100© electroless nickel has exceptional corrosion resistance and hardness.
One of the main advantages of LustreBrite100© electroless nickel is its ability to plate on irregular shaped components in holes, recesses and internal surfaces. In addition the fact that no electrical current is used in the plating process results in uniform coating thickness on all parts irrespective of their size or shape. The coating is non-porous and has a glass-like structure which provides smooth, non-galling and corrosion resistant surface.
LustreBrite100© Electroless Nickel provides a reduction in friction and wear extending the life of machinery and their components.
Functional Electroless nickel deposits offer high strength, excellent abrasion and wear resistance. The advantages of the coating include its ability to coat components uniformly reducing final machining costs.
As plated LustreBrite100© Electroless Nickel has the following physical properties:
One of the main advantages of LustreBrite100© electroless nickel is its ability to plate on irregular shaped components in holes, recesses and internal surfaces. In addition the fact that no electrical current is used in the plating process results in uniform coating thickness on all parts irrespective of their size or shape. The coating is non-porous and has a glass-like structure which provides smooth, non-galling and corrosion resistant surface.
LustreBrite100© Electroless Nickel provides a reduction in friction and wear extending the life of machinery and their components.
Functional Electroless nickel deposits offer high strength, excellent abrasion and wear resistance. The advantages of the coating include its ability to coat components uniformly reducing final machining costs.
As plated LustreBrite100© Electroless Nickel has the following physical properties:
- Surface hardness as plated 48 Rockwell C
- Heat treatable to 68 Rockwell C
- Melting point approximately 890°C
Load cell before electroless nickel plating
Pump housing before Electroless Nickel plating
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Load cell being lifted out of tank
Pump housing after Eletroless Nickel plating
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Load cell after electroless nickel plating
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Photos taken above are with the permission of Loadcell Manufacturing & Services (Pty) Ltd (top row) and Imado (bottom row).