Chemical chromating (Alodine 1200)[...]
anodic oxidation in sulphuric acid and anodic oxidation in chromic acid transform [...]
Silver or nickel-cadmium coatings, used as protection on steel, metal containing copper, aluminium and zinc alloys, are obtained by electrolysis
Steels
Stainless steels
Copper alloys
Aluminium alloys
Higher electrical conductivity
Good resistance to friction, resistance to hot seizing (500°C)
(L) 350 mm x (l) 350 mm x (P) 400 mm
Stainless steel
Steels
Copper alloys
Aluminium alloys
Poor resistance to electrical contact
Resistance to corrosion
(L) 1500 mm x (l) 700 mm x (P) 630 mm
Electrolytic deposition may give a bright or dull finish:
- dull nickel plating has the appearance of raw nickel. These deposits withstand very high temperatures and have a high degree of ductility.
- bright nickel plating owes its brightness to the use of organic components called brightening agents. These chemicals, called "levellers", help smooth out the irregularities in the substrate.
Stainless steels
Copper alloys
Aluminium alloys
Extremely fine structure
High degree of hardness
Corrosion resistance
Nickel sulfamate : (L) 1500 mm x (l) 400 mm x (P) 630 mm
Bright nickel : (L) 1500 mm x (l) 400 mm x (P) 630 mm
Passivation of stainless steels [...]