Nickel Plating is one of the most popular and versatile finishes available. It is a metal that is very resistant to corrosion and provides a tough, durable and ductile coating. The appearance of nickel can vary from dull to very high luster depending on the need. Different formulations of the plating bath will produce a deposit having a definite type of use.
Nickel Plating Offered:
- Sulfamate (Engineering)
- Semi-Bright
- Bright
Benifits of Sulfamate Nickel (Engineering)
- Ductile (low stress)
- Used to aid in brazing and Soldering
- Easy to Machine
- High Corrosion Resistance
- Dull Appearance
- Electro-Forming
Benefits of Semi-Bright Nickel
- Ductile (Low Stress)
- High Corrosion Resistance
- Semi-Bright Appearance
- Easily Polished to a mirror finish
- Deposited under bright nickel when applying the duplex nickel finish.
Benefits of Bright Nickel
- Brittle
- Corrosion resistant especially when used in combination with semi-bright nickel.
- Harder coating than Sulfamate or Semi-Bright
- Bright Appearance