Electroless Nickel Plating is an application that provides a
durable surface coating. Also known as Chemical or Autocatalytic
Nickel Plating, this application provides significant advantages,
including a uniform coating growth that, in most cases, eliminates
the need for subsequent machining.
The result is similar to Electroplating, but the process is done
without the use of electricity. Rather, it utilizes a chemical
reaction to bond the coating to the substrate.
The three main types of Electroless Nickel Plating are:
- Nickel-Phosphorous — Primarily used for engineering
applications, and is measured by phosphorous content for levels
of wear-resistance and corrosion protection.
- Nickel-Boron — Features a higher as-plated hardness
than nickel-phosphorous, and is often used in industrial applications.
- Poly Alloys — These composite platings are often developed
for special applications.
Electroless Nickel Plating Thickness Measurement Gauges from
OICM
At OICM, we design all of our gauges to provide the most accurate
measurements possible for your applications.
We recommend the following gauges for coating thickness measurement
of Electroless Nickel Plating:
- CMI 100 Series —
The CMI 100 Series delivers all-in-one coating thickness measurement
in a convenient, palm-sized gauge.
- CMI 200 Series —
The rugged and reliable CMI 200 Series gauge provides low-cost
coating thickness measurement with state-of-the-art electronics
and software.
- CMI 700 Series —
The powerful bench top CMI 700 Series system measures a wide
range of coating and plating thickness applications without
the need for multiple pieces of equipment.
Electroless Nickel Plating Links
For more information about Electroless Nickel Plating, its benefits,
and the science behind it, we encourage you to visit the following
links:
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