Sectors

Key Services:

• Zinc-nickel plating, electroless nickel, zinc-iron plating

Applications:

• Corrosion protection: For components like fasteners, brake parts, chassis, and engine parts exposed to high levels of wear and moisture.
• Durability: Plating treatments provide high wear resistance and longer life to parts under harsh conditions.
• Compliance: Meeting environmental standards (e.g., REACH, RoHS) and offering the required corrosion protection for critical automotive components.

Key Services:

• Electroless nickel plating, zinc-nickel plating, corrosion-resistant coatings

Applications:

• Corrosion and wear resistance: Protecting aircraft parts from harsh environments (moisture, temperature fluctuations, and chemical exposure).
• Precision components: Plating provides smooth, uniform coatings for high-precision aerospace components like connectors, brackets, and fasteners.
• Safety and reliability: Surface treatments meet the stringent quality and safety standards of the aerospace sector.

Key Services:

• Electroless nickel plating, zinc-nickel plating, hard chrome alternatives

Applications:

• Corrosion resistance: Protecting military equipment, tools, and machinery that are exposed to extreme weather and harsh environments.
• High performance: Enhanced durability for critical defence equipment such as weapons, vehicles, and communications systems.
• Electromagnetic shielding: Plating services like electroless nickel are used for electrical conductivity and shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI).

Key Services:

• Electroless nickel, zinc-nickel, and other precision coatings

Applications:

• Electromagnetic compatibility: Electroless nickel provides a uniform and smooth coating ideal for electronic components requiring high conductivity or EMI shielding.
• Contact points and connectors: Zinc-nickel plating is widely used on electrical connectors and switchgear for corrosion resistance.
• Miniaturisation of components: Surface treatments help with producing more durable and miniaturised components, which is critical in modern electronics.

Key Services:

• Zinc-iron plating, electroless nickel plating, hard chrome alternatives

Applications:

• Wear resistance: Surface treatments help improve the lifespan of parts exposed to heavy use, such as gears, hydraulic components, and mechanical parts.
• Corrosion protection: Parts exposed to harsh industrial environments (e.g., chemicals, heat, and moisture) require enhanced corrosion resistance.
• Lubrication: Electroless nickel is often used as a base layer to apply further coatings, reducing friction in moving parts.

Key Services:

• Zinc-nickel plating, electroless nickel

Applications:

• Corrosion resistance: Protective coatings are critical for parts used in offshore and onshore oil and gas drilling, renewable energy installations, and power generation.
• Wear resistance: Parts like turbines, generators, and pump components benefit from wear-resistant surface treatments to enhance operational lifespan.

Key Services:

• Zinc-nickel, electroless nickel plating, and other corrosion-resistant treatments

Applications:

• Corrosion protection: Parts exposed to saltwater environments, such as ship components, offshore rigs, and underwater equipment, require advanced coatings to prevent rust and degradation.
• High-performance coatings: Marine engines, propellers, and other machinery need coatings that withstand aggressive marine conditions.

Key Services:

• Zinc-iron plating, zinc-nickel, electroless nickel

Applications:

• Tooling and machinery parts: Enhanced surface treatments increase the durability of machine components and tooling used in various manufacturing processes.
• Quality improvement: Coatings improve the hardness, friction resistance, and overall surface quality of machine parts.

Key Services:

• Zinc-nickel plating, electroless nickel, corrosion-resistant coatings

Applications:

• Structural components: Plating services are used for construction parts, including fasteners, connectors, and reinforcing bars exposed to environmental stresses.
• Long-term protection: Essential for preventing corrosion in bridges, building frames, and other infrastructure exposed to harsh weather conditions.

Key Services:

• Electroless nickel plating, zinc-nickel plating

Applications:

• Solar panels and wind turbines: Surface treatments help protect critical components like solar panels, wind turbine parts, and battery components from environmental damage.
• Corrosion resistance: Ensuring that renewable energy infrastructure remains functional under outdoor conditions.