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Nickel plating vs. e-coating?

October 31, 2008

What are the fundamental differences between barrel nickel plating and e-coating the same item black or another color.

Tom. Chesters
supplier - Marlborough, Massachusetts

November 14, 2008

Hi, Tom. The heart of the matter is that nickel plating is a metallic coating (nickel metal), whereas e-coating is an organic coating (paint).

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

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