THE POPULARITY OF ZINC NICKEL ALLOY PLATING
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Zinc Nickel Alloy Plating: The Process
The process of depositing zinc nickel plating does not involve cyanide, but it does employ an alkaline electrolyte in the deposition of zinc-nickel alloy coatings. In some cases the nickel content can be as high as 17%, however, the primary range is 12-15%. Our completely modernized rack plating technology provides excellent results that are designed to meet our customer’s needs.
The Advantages
The popularity of zinc nickel plating resides in its ability to provide two specific qualities: moderate cost and excellent resistance to corrosion. Among the many other advantages of this plating process:
– Attractive appearance
– Blister free deposits
– Highly resistant to corrosion
– Excellent even or uniform coating thickness
– High heat resistance
– Resistance to abrasion
– Resistance to UV light
– Does not support galvanic corrosion when in electrical contact with aluminum
– Readily able to accept clear and/or black trivalent passivates
– Can be bonded to in rubber to metal applications
These properties all add to the increased interest and demand by the automotive industry to protect their products with highly corrosion resistant, but cost-effective protection against the natural and ongoing wear-and-tear of the environments in which they will function.
Zinc Nickel Alloy Plating
At DeKalb Metal Finishing, we understand what you need. We know how important it is for you to achieve the right finish while remaining within your budget. Through zinc, zinc iron, zinc nickel plating or our other techniques of electroplating and finishing, we can help you reach superior functionality and cost-effectiveness, while still providing the environment with the protection from toxic processes it deserves.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]