Electroless Nickel Coating Types and Specialty Formulations
Electroless nickel plating is used when components need improved hardness, corrosion resistance, lubricity, and a uniform coating across complex geometries. At Electro-Coatings, we offer multiple formulations of electroless nickel plating that can be tailored to specific performance requirements. Each coating type provides different characteristics depending on the level of phosphorus and additional engineered compounds.
This page is designed to help you compare your coating options and select the formulation that aligns with your wear, corrosion, and friction needs. If you are unsure which electroless nickel coating is right for your application, our technical team will work with you to recommend the most suitable solution.
Coating Types We Offer
This page provides a detailed comparison of our electroless nickel coating formulations to help you determine the best option for your performance requirements. For a general overview of the electroless nickel plating process, please refer to our Electroless Nickel Plating service page.
Nye-Kote
High phosphorus electroless nickel designed for superior corrosion resistance and wear protection. Suitable for oilfield components, subsea equipment, and harsh chemical environments.
Kanigen
Our proprietary electroless nickel formulation in continuous use since the 1950s. Known for uniform deposits, friction reduction, and strong all-purpose corrosion protection.
Nye-Croloy
A fusion of electroless nickel and hard chrome that delivers exceptional abrasion resistance and high durability in aggressive operating conditions.
Nye-Carb
Electroless nickel combined with silicon carbide particles for significantly improved wear resistance. Ideal for sliding components and parts exposed to repetitive friction.
Nye-Tef
Electroless nickel with PTFE additives for a slick, low-friction coating. Provides non-stick properties and is used in applications where lubrication and release are important.
Comparison Benefits Across All Formulations
- Uniform coating thickness across internal and external surfaces
- No electrical current required during application
- Excellent corrosion resistance, outperforming electroplated nickel in many environments
- Non-galling, friction reducing properties
- Can be engineered to be solderable when required
- Capable of meeting tight dimensional and surface finish requirements
LARGE TANK CAPACITIES
At Electro-Coatings, we offer solutions for projects large and small. We can meet your high volume or large part plating needs! At our 3 facilities we can easily accommodate your size & specification requirements while also ensuring a quick turnaround and delivery. Our standard plating capabilities include but aren’t limited to:
| SIZES PER LOCATION | ||||
| HOUSTON | CEDAR RAPIDS | BERKELEY | ||
| Electroless Nickel Production | 15’ x 5’ x 6’ 4,000gal 22’ X 48” x 48” 9’ X 36” deep |
5’ x 5’ x 12’ 5’ x 5’ x 5’ deep |
60” x 48” x 72” deep | |
| Hard Chrome | 16’ x 4’ x 6.5’ 3’ x 15’ deep |
42” x 9’’ deep 72” x 36” x 40” 40” x 60” x 11’ deep |
12’ x 5’ x 5’ 60” x 19’ deep |
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*For larger equipment quotes, give us a call and talk with a plating expert to customize to your project requirements.
Since every problem is unique, we adjust our coatings to match the precise challenges you face. Contact us and we’ll engineer a solution to your needs.
protect parts from wear, friction and corrosion
Components used in industrial applications often encounter punishing conditions. Engineers looking to protect parts from wear, friction and corrosion have discovered that electroless nickel plating offers a range of advantages.
Different compounds and formulas can produce an electroless nickel coating with particular attributes. In business for nearly 70 years, Electro-Coatings has produced five different solutions for your particular challenges.
- Consistent, even thickness across component surfaces. Our plating leaves behind a predictable, uniform coating for high-precision parts, even intricate shapes.
- Electricity not required. Unlike electropolishing, electroless nickel plating doesn’t require an electrical current during the process.
- Superior corrosion resistance. Electroless nickel plating is often less porous than electroplated nickel and hard chrome, providing barrier corrosion protection to steel.
- Gentle in application. EN Plating can be executed with zero or compressive stress.
- A reduction in surface friction. Our plating is a well-known friction-reducing coating with non-galling properties and inherent lubricity.
- Solderable coating. Our nickel/phosphorus composition applied with a highly active acid flux lends itself to solderability.
More on Electroless Nickel Plating
High Phosphorus Electroless Plating (Nye-Kote™)
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Kanigen®
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