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Wide range of electroless nickel solutions

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soluciones niquel químico
Materials

Carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper and brass

Capability to perform electroless nickel coatings to a wide range of metals, ensuring adhesion, durability, and optimal performance depending on the base material. 

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Metales tratados
High-complexity parts

Adaptabilty to any geometrical challenge, ensuring coating uniformity and quality even in complex components. 

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piezas complejas

Technical specialization

We rely on deep expertise in mechanics and chemistry to process parts that other coating technologies are unable to handle.

Working dimensions

  • Small parts (barrel processing)
  • Large parts up to 1 ton
  • Maximum dimensions: 1000 x 850 x 1150 mm

Coatings portfolio

Wide range of electroless nickel solutions

Corrosion resistance
Low–Medium
Coefficient of friction
Medium–High
Hardness
670-750 Hv
Appearance
Very bright
Corrosion resistance
Medium
Coefficient of friction
Medium
Hardness
550-650 Hv
Appearance
Bright
Corrosion resistance
Very high
Coefficient of friction
Low
Hardness
500-560 Hv
Appearance
Semi-bright
Corrosion resistance
Very high
Coefficient of friction
Low
Hardness
500-560 Hv
Appearance
Semi-bright
Corrosion resistance
Low
Coefficient of friction
Very low
Hardness
300-350 HV
Appearance
Matte grey
Corrosion resistance
High
Coefficient of friction
High
Hardness
300-350 HV
Appearance
Matte
Heat treatments

Performance can be enhanced through complementary heat treatments

Heat treatment prior to electroless nickel plating. It reduces or avoids the internal stresses of the base material generated during processes such as machining, polishing, rolling, hardening, or cold forming. This reduces brittleness and improves the mechanical properties of the component, providing a more stable substrate with better receptivity to the coating.

The treatment is recommended for parts with an ultimate tensile strength equal to or greater than 1000 MPa. The treatment class may be specified by the customer or defined in accordance with ISO 9587.

Heat treatment that enables the release of atomic hydrogen diffused within the metallic structure, reducing brittleness and preventing failures. It is applied to steel parts with an ultimate tensile strength equal to or greater than 1000 MPa, as well as to surface-hardened components.

It must be carried out immediately after plating, preferably within 1 hour and no later than 3 hours, in accordance with ISO 9588 or as specified by the customer.

Post-treatment carried out after coating. The main objective is to enhance the integration and bonding between the coating and the base material, increasing adhesion strength and reducing internal stresses.

Heat treatment that hardens the coating to improve its wear resistance. The application requirements of the component determine the process time and temperature specifications.

It is possible to increase the coating hardness from 700–800 HV up to 1100 HV.

Process that solidifies the Teflon layer on a surface, transforming the polymer into a solid plastic layer adhered to the substrate. Heat converts the dispersed Teflon particles into a continuous film, ensuring that the non-stick and low-friction properties are uniformly maintained across the entire treated surface.

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tratamientos térmicos
Masking

Precision in certain areas according to customer requirements.

Applied to keep specific areas free of coating, enabling subsequent processes such as welding, electrical contacts, or other specific uses.

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Enmascaramientos
Tailored solutions

Tailored solutions for our customers

Each project starts with a technical analysis that integrates mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, and optimized logistics to meet the specific requirements of each part, each customer, and each industrial sector.

Preliminary analysis of the received part

  • Metallic material/substrate to be coated
  • Surface finish provided by the customer
  • Other prior conditions of the parts
  • Critical areas for coating process
  • Technical characteristics required from electroless nickel plating
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ingeneria mecanica

Process control in accordance with each requirement

  • Controlled treatment chemistry
  • Critical parameters (pH and temperature)
  • Adjusted phosphorus content
  • High process repeatability
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Procesos químicos

Focus on added value

  • Reliable and very competitive leadtimes
  • Flexible logistics management (pickup and delivery)
  • Direct communication and continuous follow-up
  • Adaptation to urgent requests and short production runs
  • Proper protection and handling of parts
  • Comprehensive service (consulting + treatment + delivery)
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Logística y servicio