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Best coating for rust resistance for valves
We are looking to solve a problem with valves in water applications. Many of our customers will leave a valve in one position, not cycled, for months or years at a time. The valves usually rust in position and we are looking for a solution to this problem. Would Black Oxide coating work as a viable solution or is there another solution that would work better.
Erik J Olson
- Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
No, black oxide would probably be worthless. Electroless nickel sounds like a winner though.

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Electroless nickel plated valves last indefinately. Use high phosphorus type. Electroless nickel is more expensive than some other coatings, but better by far. Black oxide will not be satisfactory.
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