Electroless Nickel Plating
Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP) is an autocatalytic chemical process that deposits a uniform nickel-phosphorus alloy coating onto a substrate without the use of electric current.
About Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP)
Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP) is an autocatalytic chemical process that deposits a uniform nickel-phosphorus alloy coating onto a substrate without the use of electric current. It enhances corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and surface hardness, making it ideal for a wide range of industrial applications.
Our ENP Coating Capabilities:
We offer a full suite of ENP solutions tailored to meet various performance and compliance requirements:
• High Phosphorus ENP (10–12% P) – Vand-Aloy 4100N
o Industry-Leading Performance:
Recognised for outstanding reliability and consistency, this high phosphorus coating is a benchmark solution in the industry.
o Superior Corrosion Resistance:
Offers excellent protection in aggressive environments, making it suitable for harsh industrial and marine applications.
o Heat Treatment Compatible:
Can be heat treated to improve diffusion and enhance overall coating performance.
o Hardness:
Ranges from 475–550 HK100 (as plated) and increases to 800–950 HK100 after heat treatment, providing exceptional wear resistance.
• Medium Phosphorus ENP (7–9% P) – NiKlad ELV 849
o Bright, Reflective Finish:
Offers an aesthetically pleasing bright finish with robust technical performance.
o Environmental Compliance:
Fully compliant with ELV (End of Life Vehicle) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directives, supporting eco-conscious manufacturing standards.
• ENP with PTFE – NiKlad ICE Ultra/ RC
o Enhanced Functionality:
Combines the wear resistance of electroless nickel with the low-friction, non-stick benefits of PTFE.
o Improved Release and Lubricity:
Ideal for moulds, tools, and sliding applications where reduced friction and easy release are required.
o Advanced Corrosion Protection:
Can be applied over high phosphorus ENP for increased resistance in demanding environments.
o Compliant Coating: Free from lead and cadmium, and fully RoHS, ELV, and WEEE compliant.
Plating Tank Capacity
We operate multiple processing tanks to handle a wide variety of part sizes and production volumes:
Our plating facility is equipped to support both small-batch precision work and high-volume industrial production, offering flexibility without compromising on quality.