Electroless Nickel Plating with PTFE or PEN-TUF®/EN is an Electroless Nickel Composite coating containing particles of PTFE evenly dispersed in a Nickel Phosphorus matrix. During the plating process the PTFE particles are suspended in the Electroless Nickel bath creating a uniform co-deposit.
By combining the lubricity of PTFE with many features of Electroless Nickel, PEN-TUF®/EN is able to meet a broad range of engineering applications. PTFE is one of the most lubricious materials available and when co-deposited with Electroless Nickel it provides a superior wear coating with a coefficient of friction around 0.1. The Electroless nickel content of our PEN-TUF®/EN coatings ensures uniform coating thickness, corrosion resistance, and durability. Typical thicknesses of the coating range between .0001-.0004”. If a thicker coating is required an undercoat of Electroless Nickel can be applied.
This Electroless Nickel plating with PTFE product is created through the suspension of PTFE particles in the EN bath, ensuring their uniform distribution throughout the EN matrix. Both elements are co-deposited during the plating process, yielding a tough, corrosion and wear-resistant material with a very low friction coefficient, ideal for a large and growing range of engineering applications.
AST has pioneered the use of PTFE/EN coatings with our proprietary Infused PEN-TUF®/EN coating. This Electroless Nickel composite is a Mid-Phosphorous Electroless Nickel coating that is sprayed with PTFE which is then baked into the pore structure to give exceptional release properties. Typical coating thickness is 0.0005″-0.002″.
The homogenous distribution of PTFE particles and EN provides a continuously renewing source of PTFE during normal wear, giving this powerful material a number of engineering benefits, including:
Our PTFE/Electroless Nickel Composites can be applied over a variety of substrates, including stainless steel, copper, aluminum, or brass. As with standard EN plating, the autocatalytic chemical reaction ensures a dependably uniform and repeatable deposit, making possible the coating of irregularly shaped parts, and otherwise difficult to plate internal surfaces and cavities, or complex geometries.
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PEN-TUF®/EN can be applied to a variety of substrates, including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, copper, magnesium and brass to improve the performance of moving parts used in high speed/moderate load carrying applications.
Composition:
| Nickel | 84% – 85% by weight |
| Phosphorus | 9% – 11% by weight |
| PTFE | 8% – 9% by weight (23%-25% by Volume) |
| PTFE Particles | 0.3 – 0.4 micro meter diameter |
| Density | 6.5 g/cm3 |
Hardness:
| As plated | 32-35 RC |
| Heat treated | 42-46 RC (300°C/4 hrs) |
Coefficient of Friction:
| Wet (white oil) | 0.07-0.10 |
| Dry | 0.1-0.2 |
Other Physical Properties:
| Wear Resistance | High speed/low load Slow speed/moderate load |
| Abrasion Resistance (Tabor Abrader Test) | CS-10 Wheel; 1000 g load Weight loss, 20 mg/1000 cycles |
| Corrosion Resistance (ASTM B-117 Salt Spray) | 0.0002″ thickness (96 hrs) |
| Electrical Resistance | 0.06 Ohms per square inch 0.00084″ thickness |
Advanced Surface Technologies Infused PEN-TUF®/EN is an ideal coating for mold release and corrosion resistance applications. It is a MidPhosphorus Electroless Nickel coating that is sprayed with a Fluorocarbon PTFE that is then baked into the pore structure of the Electroless Nickel giving exceptional release properties.
Properties:
| Thickness | .0003-.002” |
| Hardness | 54-58 RC |
| Phosphorus | 7%-9% by Weight |
| Corrosion Resistance | 100 hours Salt Spray at .0003” |
Additional Information:
| Applications | Electrical Components Structural Components Consumer Electronics Medical |
| Industries Served | Automotive Aerospace Communications Computer Electronics Solar Household Appliances Oil & Gas Equipment Medical Equipment Recreational Equipment Tool & Die Pharmaceutical |
| Certifications | ISO 9001:2000 Certified |
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| Environmental System Features | State-of-the-art, computer-controlled waste treatment system |
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