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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.
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