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Electroless nickel is hard, uniform, and corrosion resistant. As deposited, the hardness is
about 45-50 Rc. The electroless nickel can be baked to a hardness of approximately 60 Rc.
The deposit has excellent wear resistance and often allows its use as a replacement of
high alloy materials and hard chrome.
EN requires no electrical current and the result is a very uniform coating. Blind holes, threads,
channel recesses or internal areas receive the same amount of plating as sharp corners,
edges or flat surfaces.
Why Electroless Nickel (EN)?
- Hard deposits, approximately 45 to 50 RC
- Can be heat-treated to hardness of 60-65 RC
- Excellent abrasion and wear resistance
- Reduced frictional characteristics
- Superior corrosion resistance
- Uniform thickness - no buildup on corner or edges.
- Excellent control of coating thickness
- EN is often used to improve reliability, extend equipment life,
and reduce cost
MIL SPEC: MIL-C26074, AMS 2404 |
