Industrial coating is a common practice for more than a few reasons. But the type of coating chosen depends on the purpose and the desired benefits. There are many different metal coatings out there and each has its own benefits.
Nickel coating, for instance, is known as a good under coat. But there is more to this type of coating than meets the eye. For that reason, let’s take a look at nickel and why it is used in the manufacturing process.
What Is Nickel Coating?
First and foremost, we need to know what nickel coating is. Nickel coating is a thin layer coating that is meant to be used as an undercoat. This undercoating is there because the nickel has excellent properties of adhesion. So, if you need something to go over the top of the nickel, it will adhere well with nickel as the undercoat.
Nickel is submitted through an electric coating (this is partially what gives it the shiny, bright finish that nickel typically has). There are a variety of finishes available depending on what the project is, each with its own properties.
Why Use Nickel Coating?
This type of coating is generally used because it has excellent wear resistance and it holds up against corrosion well. On top of all that, it has a bright appeal to it, giving the appearance of a shiny finish. Depending on the needs of the job, it can even produce a mirror-like finish similar to chrome.
