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Plating/EN
Hubbard Hall offers a Comprehensive product portfolio of electroless nickel processes that include High, Medium, low Phosphorus deposits along with composite coatings. We have invested heavily in our people and we offer expert Technical Service representatives for tank side service along with our lab capabilities.
Benefits of Electroless Nickel Plating
Electroless nickel plating offers several benefits, making it a popular choice in various industries:
1. Uniform Coating
It provides a consistent thickness across complex geometries, including hard-to-reach areas, ensuring thorough coverage.
2. Adhesion
The process promotes excellent adhesion to a variety of substrates, including metals and plastics, enhancing durability.
3. Corrosion Resistance
Electroless nickel coatings improve corrosion resistance, which is crucial for components exposed to harsh environments.
4. Wear Resistance
The coatings can enhance wear resistance, making them ideal for applications that experience friction and abrasion.
5. Non-porous Surface
The process results in a non-porous finish, minimizing the risk of contaminants and improving overall durability.
6. Versatility
It can be applied to a wide range of materials, including those that are difficult to plate using traditional methods.
7. Improved Lubricity
Electroless nickel can also enhance lubricity, making it useful for parts that require smooth movement.
8. Environmental Benefits
The process typically involves fewer toxic chemicals compared to some electroplating processes, aligning better with environmental regulations. Pb and Cd free options.
Zinc Products
Acid Zinc
- Mirror-bright finish
- High temperature tolerance up to 54°C, reducing cooling costs and power consumption
- Unmatched distribution
- Increased productivity over conventional systems
- Easy to control
- No stardusting, thus maximizing corrosion performance to both white and red rust
Alkaline Zinc
- Mirror-bright finish
- Excellent zinc deposit distribution
- Very good adhesion and ductility
- Zinc deposit luster comparable to chloride zinc
- Excellent chromate receptivity
- Excellent brightener stability and longevity
Zinc Alloys
- Chloride and Alkaline options for ZN/NI
- Alkaline ZN/FE
- Excellent alloy uniformity
- Plates hardened steel, malleable and cast metals without a strike
- Delivers a highly ductile deposit
- Maintains integrity after high temperature exposure
Trivalent Passivates
- Clear, Blue Bright, Yellow and Black options
- Cobalt free options
- Excellent NSST
- Wide range of achievable color variation
- ROHS, ELV and WEEE compliant
Electrolytic Nickel Products
Bright Nickel
Fast leveling, non-index and extremely bright
Semi-Bright
Single additive, promotes sulfur co-deposition sacrificial
Microporous Nickel
Increases corrosion protection
Electroless Nickel
| Type | Features | Phosphorus % | ROHS |
| High Phosphorus | Passes 1000+ NSST | 10-13% | Yes |
| Mid Phosphorus | Bright and Semi Bright | 5-9% | Yes |
| Low Phosphorus | True Low phosphorus | 1-4% | Yes |
| PTFE Composite | PFAS Surfactant Free | 9-10% | Yes |
| Boron Nitride Composite | High Temp Composite | 3-6% | Yes |
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