Nickel plating gives surfaces durability, corrosion resistance and a refined finish. Galtek provides functional nickel plating to QQ-N-290, ASTM B689 and AMS 2403, using rack, barrel and project-specific methods for both small batches and series production.
- Can be used as an underlayer for gold or silver, or as the final coating
- Compliant with QQ-N-290, ASTM B689 and AMS 2403
- Flexible solutions for small batches and series production
Applications
- Electronics
- Conductivity and corrosion protection on PCBs, connectors and components.
- Automotive
- Wear protection on engine parts, suspension and fasteners.
- Aerospace
- Components that need high-temperature and corrosion resistance.
- Energy and power
- Power transmission systems, cables and connection points.
- Petrochemical and chemical
- Chemical resistance for reactors, tanks and piping.
- Defence
- Munition parts that need mechanical strength and corrosion resistance.
- Marine
- Protection against seawater.
Advantages
- An effective barrier against humidity, seawater and chemicals
- Bright, matt or satin finishes
- Resistance to wear and impact
- High-temperature resistance; a reliable underlayer
- Excellent adhesion; does not crack on bending or forming
- An ideal underlayer for tin, gold or silver
Substrates we plate
- Ferrous
- Carbon steel, stainless steel, hardened steel, tool steels
- Copper-based
- Pure copper, copper alloys (tellurium and beryllium), brass, nickel-silver alloys
- Aluminium-based
- Wrought aluminium, cast aluminium, special alloys (MIC-6)
- Other
- Inconel, pure nickel (Nickel 200), cobalt-chrome (MP35N), Kovar and Monel, Hastelloy, lead
Nickel plating standards
QQ-N-290
US military standard. Class 1: corrosion protection; Class 2: engineering.
- Grade A: min. 40 µm · B: 30 µm · C: 25 µm · D: 20 µm
- Grade E: min. 15 µm · F: 10 µm · G: 5 µm
ASTM B689
Type 1: no brighteners · Type 2: brighteners and stress control · Type 3: with sub-micron particles.
- Class 5: min. 5 µm · Class 10: min. 10 µm · Class 25: min. 25 µm
AMS 2403
Aerospace standard; 12.5–50 µm, high-temperature and chemical resistance.
ISO 1458
Assessment of thickness and surface properties; typically 5–50 µm.
MIL-STD-865
25–40 µm for high-strength applications. Custom thicknesses to customer specifications.