Ronatec was the first provider of Electroless Nickel Plating Processes in California! We offer a complete line of proprietary electroless nickel plating systems to meet all functional plating requirements. Deposits from these systems range from 1 to 12% phosphorus by weight. Ronatec Electroless Nickel coatings provide extraordinary corrosion protection, exceptional wear resistance and excellent solderability at minimum plate thickness. Ronatec electroless nickel products are manufactured with state-of-the-art equipment and subjected to strict quality control. From A to Z, our electroless nickel processes have demonstrated their exceptional capabilities to meet challenging application demands.

Principles Of Electroless Nickel

Auto-catalytic nickel plating is commonly referred to as Electroless Nickel Plating. In contrast, with electroplating, electroless nickel (EN) plating does not require electrical current. The deposition occurs in an aqueous solution containing metal ions, a reducing agent, chelates, complexing agents and stabilizers. Chemical reactions on the surface of the part being plated cause deposition of a nickel alloy.

Electroless nickel plating has several advantages versus electroplating. Free from flux-density and power supply issues, it provides an even deposit regardless of workpiece geometry, and with the proper pre-plate catalyst, can deposit on non-conductive surfaces.

Advantages of Electroless Nickel Plating Include:

  • Corrosion protection for most metals and metal alloys
  • Hardness and wear resistance comparable to hard chrome
  • Uniform coating thickness on all surfaces of complex geometries
  • Lead free and cadmium free composition

Capabilities of Electroless Nickel Plating include:

  • Controlled Electroless Nickel Plating Thickness Tolerance
  • Production Volumes
  • Rack and Barrel Plating
  • Low and High Phosphorous Deposits

Ronatec’s Electroless Nickel – THE BEST IN THE WORLD!

* ROHS Compliant

Ronatec RoHS EN1000

Ronatec RoHS EN2600

  • An Advanced High Phosphorous Semi-Bright EN System
  • (1:1 replenishment) (10.6 – 12% Phosphorus)

Enova L-Line

  • Low phosphorus and innovative Electroless Nickel (EN) systems that offer excellent resistance to wear as well as lubricity and release.
  • Ideal for molds, dies and as replacements for hard Chrome.

Enova M-Line

  • High performance medium phosphorus systems that excel in terms of plating speed, consistency of brightness and bath longevity.

Enova H-Line

  • High phosphorus systems designed to meet the most challenging applications.
  • Ideal choice for optimum corrosion resistance and for i.e. aerospace and oil field industries.

Enova EF-Line

  • Lead and cadmium free electroless systems that meet the strict ROHS, ELV and WEEE Directives without sacrificing depositor process performance.

* ROHS Compliant