A.N.I. Nickel Plating
Severe Environment Protection
Autocatalytic Nickel Infusion (A.N.I) is a specially developed process used for protection of the actuator in severe environments. The process uses a higher concentration of phosphorous in the nickel bath than normal electroless nickel plating processes. This results in a harder nickel deposition over the entire surface, giving the finished actuator superior corrosion protection and greater hardness.
Another advanced feature of the A.N.I. process is the utilization of a special pioneered “real time x-ray deposition monitor”. The device allows complete control for the exact uniform nickel deposit desired.
Features
- Greater corrosion resistance and greater hardness with infused deposition control.
- X-ray Real Time Deposition ensures a uniform A.N.I infused deposition. It does not rely on variable dependant chemical control and timing procedures.
- Thickness can be controlled to within a .01-micron tolerance.
- Nickel Deposition 20μ is held uniformly over the entire surface.
- Improved hardness from 53 to 58 Rc vs. others at 45 to 49 Rc.
- Corrosion Resistance Process of choice for optimum corrosion and salt spray resistance.
- Certificate of compliance/chemical analysis available upon request.
