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Electroless nickel plating – Caswell One Plate Nickel<\/h2>\n

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Nickel plating parts with Caswell One Plate nickel. This is a simple solution for nickel plating small parts without a power supply. Mix the concentrate with distilled water, heat the liquid and immerse the part for an even nickel layer. <\/p>\n

Non-conductive objects such as plastic and 3D prints can also be nickel-plated after pre-treatment with Caswell Nickel Plastic Activator<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Caswell One Plate nickel is supplied including the necessary amount of distilled water.<\/p>\n

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How does electroless nickel plating work with Caswell One Plate<\/h3>\n

Applying electroless nickel with Caswell One Plate is simple. It uses one concentrate to make and replenish the solution. Mix the required amount with distilled water, heat to 85 degrees Celsius and start the process. Move the workpiece lightly in the bath from time to time to loosen bubbles and prevent streaks. The system is designed to be easily maintained and replenished with fresh liquid to extend the life of the bath. <\/p>\n

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Properties of the Caswell One Plate electrolyte<\/h3>\n
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  • Suitable for nickel plating small parts<\/li>\n
  • Works on steel and iron, copper, brass, bronze, lead-free tin and nickel alloys<\/li>\n
  • Even and uniform layer also inside pipes and around corners<\/li>\n
  • The process does not use anodes. The nickel comes from the liquid <\/li>\n
  • The system does not use a brightener<\/li>\n
  • Cyanide-free<\/li>\n
  • Must be heated to 85 degrees Celsius<\/li>\n
  • The electrolyte consumes nickel and does not need to be discarded. Periodically refill with One Plate nickel concentrate and top up evaporated water with distilled water <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Mixing ratio and preparing the One Plate liquid<\/h3>\n

    150 ml One Plate + 850 ml distilled water = 1 liter nickel liquid<\/p>\n

    300 ml One Plate + 1700 ml distilled water = 2 liters of nickel plating liquid<\/p>\n

    750 ml One Plate + 4250 ml distilled water = 5 liters of nickel plating liquid<\/p>\n

    1500 ml One Plate + 8500 ml distilled water = 10 liters nickel plating liquid<\/p>\n

    Per 150 ml One Plate, you can nickel plate about 200 cm\u00b2 of surface when a time of 30 minutes is maintained.<\/p>\n

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    Target times and layer thickness<\/h3>\n
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    • 15 minutes \u2248 0.006 mm<\/li>\n
    • 30 minutes \u2248 0.0125 mm<\/li>\n
    • 60 minutes \u2248 0.025 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Maximum load per bath<\/h3>\n

      Avoid overloading. Too much surface at once can stop the reaction. Keep as secure bandwidth: <\/p>\n

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      • 1 litre: 150 to 200 cm\u00b2<\/li>\n
      • 2 litres: 300 to 400 cm\u00b2<\/li>\n
      • 6 litres: 900 to 1200 cm\u00b2<\/li>\n
      • 12 litres: 1800 to 2400 cm\u00b2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        How much can you nickel plate?<\/h3>\n

        Rule of thumb for consumption so that you can estimate when refilling is needed: with a 1 liter bath, you use about 20 percent of the starting nickel when you nickel nickel about 50 cm\u00b2 for about 20 minutes. For 2 litres this is about 40 minutes and for 5 litres about 100 minutes for the same 50 cm\u00b2. With larger surfaces or longer times, it goes faster. <\/p>\n

        The nickel is consumed from the liquid. The solution does not have to be thrown away but can be supplemented with fresh additions of One Plate nickel concentrate. Keep the nickel content above 80 percent of the starting level. Evaporation loss after heating is replenished with distilled water back to the original level. <\/p>\n

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        Starting tip for copper and brass<\/h3>\n

        On copper and copper alloys, the auto-catalytic reaction does not always start immediately. Hang the part together in contact with a small piece of steel in the solution for the first 2 to 5 minutes until gas formation is visible and then remove the steel. The first deposit makes the surface autocatalytic, after which the process continues automatically. <\/p>\n

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        Bright nickel without power<\/h3>\n

        The gloss depends on the finish of the object and the freshness of the solution. For high gloss, a fresh bath and a well-polished surface are recommended. Matte finishes resemble cadmium or butler nickel. By varying the surface finish, different results are possible. <\/p>\n

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        Examples of applications<\/h3>\n

        Electroless nickel plating is widely applied because it covers evenly even in pipes and holes. It is used for firearms and small hand tools, for example, and in motorcycle and car restoration for even coverage of cooling fins and awkward shaped parts. <\/p>\n