WELCOME TO ELECTROLESS NICKEL PLATING:
The term electroless nickel plating refers to that process whereby a dense coating of nickel-phosphorus alloy is uniformly deposited on a metallic substrate without the use of electricity. The primary advantage of this process is its perfect "throwing" power.

Unlike electrolytically deposited coatings ,deposits can be made on any surface to which the solution has free access. In addition, the electroless coating is extremely uniform and will not generate excessive buildup on corners or projections.

Typical thickness of electroless nickel plating can be as thin as .0005" to upwards of .010". Tolerancing is dependent upon selected plating thickness.

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES such as HARDNESS and RESISTANCE TO WEAR can be improved by utilizing a predetermined low temperature heat treatment.

When the substrate material is sensitive to heat treatment, modifications can be made which only affect the coating. In the as-plated condition, electroless nickel will convey a hardness reading of RC45. In the post-heat treat condition the hardness will increase to RC70. This capability of modifying the hardness characteristic enables Dav-Tech to furnish an application-specific coating.

ALL ELECTROLESS NICKEL PLATINGS ARE NOT THE SAME:
Since its initial discovery in the late 1940's, electroless nickel plating has expanded in scope of application to include every major industry in the world today.

There are many brands of electroless nickel plating baths, each with its own characteristics. Dav-Lin nickel is a proprietary formulation used soley by Dav-Tech Plating. It is strictly a functional coating offering high corrosion resistance and improved wear resistance.

In some applications Dav-Lin Electroless Nickel can be used as a decorative finish thereby allowing the use of a single coating where multiple coatings were previously specified.

BENEFITS OF ELECTROLESS NICKEL PLATING:

• Superior corrosion resistance.
• Natural lubricity, providing excellent mold release properties.
  
• Freedom from porosity.
  
• Anti-galling characteristics for mating metallic substrates.
  
• A solderable, hard coating for light metals.
  
• Overall uniformity of deposit with no edge buildup.
  
• Selective plating for salvaging worn or mis-machined parts.
  
• Unless otherwise requested all plating is furnished in accordance with MIL-C-26074.

DAV-LIN ELECTROLESS NICKEL OUTLASTS THE COMPETITON 5 TO 1:
Due to standardization of formulation and stringent process controls, Dav-Lin Electroless Nickel has demonstrated performance far superior to other commercial electroless nickel coatings. In some cases Dav-Lin Nickel has been found to out last other elctroless nickel coatings FIVE TIMES LONGER in corrosive environments. Its superior wear resistance is clearly demonstrated when, in the as-plated condition, it has a Taber Wear Factor of 2.13 compared to that of hard chrome (2.0).