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Specialty Electroless Nickel

NIKLAD ELV AF Strike

NIKLAD ELV AF Strike electroless nickel system is specifically formulated to deposit a thin, uniform nickel phosphorous layer onto zincated aluminum substrates and/or zinc die cast prior to plating in a conventional acid electroless nickel bath. Being ammonia-free, it eliminates the noxious odor from the plating process and provides a superior experience for the operator.

Versatility

Utilizing the NIKLAD ELV AF Strike process on aluminum alloys allows the EN plater to profit from the full potential of an acid electroless nickel bath without the concern of blistering or poor adhesion as the bath ages.

Operational advantage

The process has a very high tolerance for contamination, particularly zinc contamination, which gives the solution a very long life and prevents this contamination from being introduced into a subsequent electroless nickel process.

Economic advantage

This process is very economical due to the thinness of the layers obtained, yielding a very long life.

Industries Served

Aerospace & Defense

Automotive

Electronics

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Features & Benefits

Lead- ,cadmium-, and ammonia-free technology eliminating harmful fumes from the process
Maximum solution stability
Improves the life of conventional electroless nickel bath
High tolerance to contaminants
Long bath life
Easy to operate and maintain
Plates at room temperature directly onto properly prepared substrates

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Sustainability

We are committed to delivering sustainable processes for the surface finishing industry. Our lead-free portfolio, including NIKLAD ELV AF STRIKE, offers a safe and sustainable electroless nickel process that meets ELV Directive 2000/53/EC Annex II, WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC, and RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC.

Specialty Electroless Nickel Product Portfolio

NiKlad ECLIPSE

Non-reflective blackening process for electroless nickel

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ENPLATE™ AL 100

Alkaline electroless nickel strike process for plating on aluminum and zinc die cast

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