Capabilities
We are leading experts in both electroplate and electroless processes,
including extensive experience in Electroless Nickel (EN) technology.
CAPABILITIES
Square One Coating Systems is staffed with leading experts in both electroplate and electroless processes, including an extensive portfolio in Electroless Nickel (EN) technology. From low phosphorus to high phosphorus, and PTFE to diamond co-deposit, Square One offers every solution to your electroless, electroplate, and chemical plating needs.
Plating
Nadcap Accredited Chemical Processing
Gold Plating
Silver Plating
Low Phosphorus Electroless Nickel
Mid Phosphorus Electroless Nickel
High Phosphorous Electroless Nickel
Electroless Nickel/PTFE Composite
Electroless Nickel/Boron Nitride Composite
Electroless Nickel/Diamond Composite
Zinc Plating
Tin Plating
- Solution Analysis and Testing
- Salt Spray Testing
- Anodizing
- Electroless Plating
- Electrolytic
- Nickel Plating
- Conversion Coating
- Passivation
- Hard, soft, electrolytic, or immersion
- Functional or decorative
- Electrical contact
- Bondability
- Solderability
- Anti-tarnish
Specifications coated to:
- MIL-G-45204
- Bright or Matte
- Conductivity
- Solderability
- Heat Conductivity
- Lubricity
Specifications coated to:
- QQ-S-365
- AMS 2410
- Hard as plated EN. Up to 63 Rockwell C scale hardness without bake
- Superior corrosion resistance in alkaline or caustic environments
- Good wear resistance
- Bright deposit
- Compressively stressed
- Brightest of all EN deposits
- ELV, RoHS compliant
- Moderate wear resistance
- Moderate corrosion protection. 0.001″ thickness gives 96 hours in Neutral Salt Spray
- 48-52 HRc hardness as plated. Up to 68 HRc after bake to harden
- Excellent corrosion protection.
- Best deposit for heavy build (>0.001″)
- Can be diamond turned to mirror finish. Best coating for Optics
- Compressively stressed
- Semi-bright finish
- Can be baked to high hardness (64-69 HRc)
- Great for sliding lubricity
- Low coefficient of friction. Approximately 0.8-1.0
- Pewter gray appearance
- 15-25% PTFE by weight in deposit
- Excellent dry film lubrication
- Moderate corrosion resistance
- Best coating for sliding lubricity
- Very low Coefficient of Friction. Approximately 0.8. Lower than EN/PTFE
- Moderate wear resistance. Less than Chrome, better than regular EN, better than PTFE EN
- Fair corrosion resistance. Should use underlayer of High Phos EN
- Best mold release coating for plastics, rubbers
- Great wear resistance. Better than hard chrome.
- Good thermal conductivity
- Numerous choices in Diamond particle size. From Nano Diamond to several thousandths
Specifications plated to:
- AMS 2405
- AMS 2404
- ASTM B733
- MIL-C-26074
- Various others
- Clear, Yellow, Olive Drab, and Black Chromates
- Hexavalent or ELV/RoHS Compliant
- Rack or Barrel – Custom volumes
- Plated to ASTM B-633 or many others
- Bright acid tin
- Excellent solderability
- Food grade available
- Large or small pieces
Specifications coated to:
- MIL-T-10727
- ASTM B545
- AMS 2408
Other Surface Treatments
CAPABILITIES
Zinc Phosphate
Manganese Phosphate
Black Oxide on Steel
Blackening of Copper and Copper Alloys
Passivation of Stainless Steel
Chromate (Iridite) on Aluminum
Pickling, Cleaning, Rust Prevention
Anodizing
Laser Marking
- Both light and heavy
- Good corrosion resistance
- As a primer and bonding agent for paint and powder coat
- As a base that holds oils and lubricants
- For the drawing of steel tubes, wire, etc.
- Good break-in and sliding properties for engines, gears, power transmissions
Specifications plated to:
- ASTM D6280
- ASTM F1137
- MIL-DTL-16232
- DOD-P-16232
- MIL-STD-171
- Best corrosion resistance of all the phosphates
- Highest hardness of all the phosphates
- Best wear resistance of all the phosphates
- Used for sliding properties, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance in Military, Automotive, and Consumer Goods
Specifications plated to:
- MIL-DTL-16232
- DOD-P-16232
- MIL-P-50002
- MIL-STD-171
- Nice decorative jet black finish on steel
- Moderate corrosion protection
- Low cost finish
- No dimensional changes
- Reduced glare on parts because of deep blackness
- Can result in improved lubrication between mating parts
Specifications coated to:
- MIL-C-13924
- MIL-DTL-13924
- AMS 2485
- ASTM D769
- Low temperature solution
- Uniform consistent deep black color
- Decorative
- Non-reflective
- Can be oiled or waxed
- Little dimensional change of part
- Both Citric Acid and Nitric Acid Passivation
- Improves corrosion resistance of all types of stainless
- No dimensional changes to part
- Removes contamination from surface of stainless
- Helps preserve the “stainless” look
- Helps to reduce staining
Specifications coated to:
- ASTM A967
- QQ-P-35
- AMS 2700
- ASTM A380
- Hexavalent or Trivalent Chromate available
- Improved corrosion resistance on Aluminum
- Improved bonding for subsequent paints, synthetics, powders
- Yellow color in both Hexavalent or Trivalent
- Clear Chromate in Hexavalent only
- Low cost coating
- No dimensional changes to part
Specifications coated to:
- MIL-DTL-5541
- MIL-C-5541
- ASTM B449
- ASTM B449
- AMS 2473
- ASTM D1730
- MIL-C-81706
- Rust and scale removal
- Oil and dirt removal
- Dry to touch or oiled rust preventatives
- Special packaging and wrapping available
Types of Metals Cleaned, Pickled, Treated:
- Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Aluminum
- Magnesium
- Copper and Copper Alloys
- Titanium
- Super Alloys
- Others on request
- Clear and Black Anodize
- Colors upon request
- Hardcoat Anodize
- Great corrosion resistance
- Great wear resistance
- With PTFE upon request
- Decorative
Specifications coated to:
- MIL-A-8625
- Alumilite
- MIL-STD-171D, 7.2.1, 7.2.2
- Laser engraving capable
- Laser ablation capable
- Various types of substrates
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