Plating |
Qualities |
Application |
Uses |
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Bright Acid Tin Plating |
Heat resistance
Nontoxic
Solderability
Corrosion protection
Electrical conductivity |
Any metal |
Food processing
Kitchenware
Firefighting tools
Decoration
Electronics
Telecommunication
Medical tools |
Bright Nickel Plating |
Corrosion protection Wear resistance
Decorative |
Steel
Copper
Brass
Iron |
Automotive:
Bumpers, rims, exhaust pipes and trims
Hand Tools:
Plumbing supplies, lighting, wire racks and appliances |
Chrome Plating |
Corrosion resistance
Surface hardness
Easy maintenance Decorative |
Metal
Plastic |
Door knobs, handles and letterboxes
Bathroom fittings
Lighting
Car parts
Moulds and press tools
Valves and pumps |
Cold Chemical Blacking |
No change in dimensions and conductivity
Corrosion resistances
Lubrication layer
Decorative
Reduced light glare |
Ferrous metals |
Aerospace
Microscopy
Optical applications
Circuit boards
Automotive parts – gears, chains and sprockets
Architectural finishing
Machining |
Copper Electroplating |
Thermal conductivity
Electrical conductivity
Antibacterial
Tough
Ductile
Non-magnetic
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Metals
(Ferrous metals will need a nickel base coat) |
RFI (Radio Frequency Interference)
EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference)
Shielding purposes
Large aerials
Medical equipment
Coins |
Electroless Nickel Plating |
Decorative
good conductivity
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Steel
Aluminium
Copper
Brass
Iron |
Bumpers, rims, exhaust pipes and trims
Lighting fixtures
Plumbing |
Gold Plating |
Aesthetic
Corrosion resistant
Conductive layer |
Any metal (with a conductive surface) |
Rings
Necklaces
Watches
Electrical connectors
Circuit Boards |
Hard Anodising & Coating |
Strength
Wear Resistance
Resistance to corrosion and abrasion
Additional thickness |
Metal |
Gearbox and braking equipment
Deep sea machinery
hydraulic systems, valves and pumps
Oil and gas industry equipment |
Iridite NCP Plating & Coating |
Corrosion resistant
Superb paint adhesion
ELV, RoHS and WEEE standards (No lead, cadmium, chromium, mercury or PBB compounds) |
Aluminium Alloys |
Standalone finish
Base for paints, lacquers and high-performance topcoats
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Manganese Phosphate Coating |
Hardness
Outstanding wear resistance
Corrosion resistance |
Metal |
Engines, gears and power transmission
Washers, nuts and bolts
Magnet cores |
Dull Nickel Plating & Nickel Sulphamate |
Hard wearing
Malleable
Significant corrosion resistance |
Steel
Aluminium
Copper
Brass
Iron |
Machine parts, springs or things where movement is required |
Passivation of Stainless Steel |
Corrosion resistance
Anti-rust |
Stainless Steel |
Knives, forks and other cookware
Modern construction and architecture materials
Surgical and dental instruments
Car exhaust and engine components |