Nickel plating process
Versatile

Nickel For Every Application

Nickel plating offers remarkable flexibility — from brilliant decorative finishes rivaling chrome at lower cost, to hard industrial coatings for demanding manufacturing environments. We've been nickel plating for decades and can help you select the right finish for your specific needs.

Bright nickel provides that stunning, mirror-like appearance found on kitchen hardware, bathroom fixtures and automotive trim. It layers beautifully under chrome for restoration work or stands alone when you want the subtle warmth of nickel rather than chrome's blue-white coolness.

Electroless nickel is something else entirely — a chemical process depositing nickel-phosphorus alloy uniformly across every surface regardless of geometry. It's the solution for hydraulic manifolds, valve bodies, pump components and any part with recesses, threads or internal passages that traditional plating can't reach evenly.

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Nickel Options

Choose Your Finish

Bright Nickel

High-luster, mirror-like finish comparable to chrome at lower cost. Excellent for decorative hardware, automotive trim and plumbing fixtures where brilliant appearance matters.

From $12 per sq ft
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Satin Nickel

Subtle, velvety appearance with reduced reflectivity. Popular for architectural hardware, kitchen appliances and automotive interiors seeking sophistication over flash.

From $14 per sq ft
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Electroless Nickel

Chemical (non-electrolytic) process depositing uniform coating on complex geometries. Provides excellent hardness, wear and corrosion resistance on any conductive surface.

From $18 per sq ft

Why Electroless Nickel?

Unlike electrolytic nickel plating, electroless nickel deposits without electricity — through a controlled chemical reaction. This means the coating thickness is uniform everywhere, regardless of part geometry. Inside holes, threads, recesses and complex shapes get the same coating as external surfaces.

Electroless nickel is specified by engineers when uniform coverage and consistent properties matter. The phosphorus content (typically 8-12%) determines hardness and corrosion resistance. Lower phosphorus = harder coating; higher phosphorus = better corrosion resistance.

Common Electroless Nickel Applications

  • Hydraulic manifolds and valve bodies
  • Pump housings and impellers
  • Food processing equipment
  • Oil and gas industry components
  • Molds and dies
  • Aerospace fixtures
Electroless nickel plating
Industries Served

Who Uses Nickel Plating?

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Automotive

Interior trim, exterior accents, fuel system components, restoration parts

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Plumbing

Fixtures, faucets, valve components, fittings, hardware

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Manufacturing

Molds, dies, fixtures, hydraulic components, machinery parts

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Aerospace

Fixtures, tooling, components requiring uniform coating

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