In-house, autocatalytic Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP) to provide total corrosion protection or accurate surface build up for all steel products. Tailored to individual requirements.
VEEM Limited performs medium phosphorus ENP in-house at its Canning Vale facility. The phosphorus content ranges from 9% to 12%. This provides total corrosion protection and accurate surface build-up for all steel products. VEEM has developed a plating process that can be customised according to a customer’s needs for surface hardness and corrosion protection. This process allows complex parts to be plated directly to their final dimensions without any additional finishing.
The ENP process uses a chemical reaction to deposit a nickel-phosphorus alloy onto a metal substrate. This coating is reliable, repeatable and of uniform thickness. No electrical current is required.
What is the difference between electroless nickel plating and galvanic (electrolytic) coatings?
Unlike electrolytic (galvanic) coatings, ENP provides a uniform plating thickness with an accuracy to microns, inside and out. ENP is extremely accurate. It can be applied without edge effects, which occur in electrolytic plating. This eliminates the need for any post-plating finishing.
Treated Materials
Electroless nickel can be applied over a variety of substrates including stainless steel, copper, brass, and many proprietary alloys.
VEEM’s process is suitable for the following alloys:
- Stainless and Duplex Stainless Steels
- Alloy steels
- Proprietary alloys
- Carbon Steel
- Brass / Bronze
- Copper
- Cast Irons
Uses for Electroless Nickel Plating
- Reduce Corrosion and Wear
- Improved hardness
- Increased durability
- Improved co efficient of friction
- Superior strength
- Improves brightness and external appearance
Electroless Nickel Plating Applications
Moulds & Dies
Corrosion protection minimizes erosion and abrasion. Low coefficient of friction improves release.
Food Service Equipment
For superior corrosion and wear resistance, attractive finish and cleanliness.
Plastics Manufacturing Equipment
For durability and release properties on injection moulds and extrusion dies.
Oil & Gas Components
For corrosion protection in harsh undersea and underground environments for parts such as valves, pumps, pipe fittings and others.
Printing Industry Equipment
For abrasion resistance on conveyance and chemical resistance on printer cylinders.
Automotive Components
For protection from wear and corrosion, use on:
– Pistons
– Cylinders
– Gears
– Differential pinon ball shafts
– Fuel injectors
– Ball studs
– Transmission thrust washers
– Knuckle pins
– Hose couplings
– Heat sinks
– Other components
Salvage
For restoration of parts to their original dimensions or to bring mis-machined parts into tolerance.
Stainless Steel Replacement
Electroless nickel can serve as a cost effective replacement for 300 and 400 series stainless steel in some applications.
Aerospace Components
For wear resistance, corrosion protection, chemical resistivity and lubricity on valves, pistons, engine shafts, engine mounts, compressor blades and other flight-critical components.
Packaging & Handling Machinery
Due to wear resistance, cleanliness and attractive finish.
Electrical Equipment
Due to solderability and conductivity properties.
Chemical Manufacturing and Transport Equipment
Due to chemical resistance.
