Nickel

Bright, dull and satin finishes available in nickel and chrome

Description
During this electrolytic process nickel is deposited onto the base metal surface. See application.

Alloy
Copper — A base coating of copper is available

Post Finish
A popular finish for this process is chrome or antique.

Rack or Barrel
This process is normally performed on a racking line. A barrel line is available for high volume smaller parts.

Special Treatment
A range of special treatment options are available. The lacquer coating cannot be performed on this process.

Maximum Size
The plating tank size is 10 x 5 x 2 ft. Maximum size for the barrel line is 8 x 2.5 x 3 ft.  

Thickness
Range from flash (less than one-tenth) to 1 thou (0.001 inch).

Specification
ASTM, MIL, QQ or to customer specifications

Base Material
This process can be performed on most base metals, including aluminum. There are special processes for plating on aluminum and bronze.

Minimum charge
$200

Delivery
Average delivery:      hours
Guaranteed delivery: hours

Process qualities
Appearance — Bright silver — less bright than chrome
Corrosive resistance — Medium
Adhesion to base metal — Excellent

Application
Ideal for elements and heat exchangers due to its high heat resistance. Also popular for food industry plating and for general aesthetic purposes.

All Processes:
Electroless Nickel |  Plating on Aluminum |  Cadmium |  Copper |  Bright Dip |  Zinc |  Nickel |  Passivating |  Powder Coat |  Silver |  Tin