Plating

ELECTROLESS NICKEL
Generally used for corrosion resistance. Because there is no current involved, E/N is known for depositing a uniform coating on the substrate. Due to the coating low porosity characteristics E/N creates a solid barrier around the part. 

BRIGHT NICKEL
This electrodeposited finish offers great corrosion protection however; bright nickel is usually called upon for aesthetic purposes. The addition of brighteners in the bath provides a bright shine. Because of this characteristic bright nickel is most often used as an undercoat to a polish chrome finish.

SULFAMATE (DULL) NICKEL
Engineers use dull nickel because of its high pure nickel content. Dull nickel offers corrosion resistance and ductility which is suitable for components that will be flexed or bent.

COMMERCIAL CHROME
This finish offers an economical alternative to polish chrome. Simply stated commercial chrome is chrome plating without polishing the substate first.

BRIGHT ACID TIN
Acid tin is a non-toxic tin that does not easily oxidize when exposed to air. Great to use for mechanical, electrical, decorative items. Both bright and dull tin are requested for substrates that require solderability, electrical conductivity and corrosion protection. 

ALKALINE (DULL) TIN
Dull tin has less stress effects when exposed to elevated temperatures. Both bright and dull tin are requested for substrates that require solderability, electrical conductivity and, and corrosion protection. 

BLACK OXIDE
Adds mild corrosion resistance for appearance, will not chip, peel or rub off, and minimizes light and reflection. Can be used on stainless steel, copper, and zinc.

CADMIUM
Cadmium is a relatively inexpensive finish that offers great corrosion resistance. We offer clear cadmium which has a nice silver cad look, gold cad which provides a nice iridescent, multi-colored appearance and black cadmium.

COPPER
Copper plating is widely used for its conductivity. Additional benefits of copper are its soft and malleable characteristics, which make it an excellent coating for polishing. Nassau chrome offers both Nadcap approved Cyanide Copper and Acid Copper Plating.

ZINC
Zinc offers similar corrosion protections to other finishes however, due to the abundance of zinc it’s a more economical finish when compared to the other finishes. Zinc can also be immersed in different chromates to change the appearance. Nassau Chrome offers a black finish as well as a clear iridescent chromate and a gold iridescent chromate. Zinc is a Rohs Complaint Option.

PHOSPHATE COATING
A pretreatment before coating, increasing the longevity of corrosion protecting and friction elements of sliding objects.

OIL RUB BRONZE
This commercial finish is accomplished by copper plating a substrate then introducing the copper to a chemical solution that adheres to copper and turns the substrate black. We then polish the substrate revealing subtle copper undertones.

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