Electroless Nickel and Mild Steel Ball Valves

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The properties of electroless nickel have also resulted in the widespread use of coatings in valves and flow control devices, which are critical components in the operation of a well where good performance and long life are major economic factors. The application of electroless nickel to mild steel ball valves is now typical in the oil and gas industry, replacing hard chromium as a corrosion resistant, smooth and uniform coating.

Successful applications of this type of plating have been observed in all areas of the oil and gas industry. In crude oil production, mild steel ball valves have a maximum life of no more than three months, and fail due to corrosion, surface cracking and erosion. But valve components plated with electroless nickel last for years with no surface deterioration. Again, this saves time and money on replacement of parts, as they will last far longer.

Similar benefits have also been observed on ball valves at plants using the sea water injection system which involves pumping sea water under high pressure to force oil to the surface. With a coating of electroless nickel plating, the valves withstand the conditions that they are exposed to, and no degradation is detectable after years of operation.

Here at NiTEC UK, we are experts in the process of electroless nickel plating. Our Chesterfield, UK based plating factory has a total of 7 plating lines, making us one of the largest in Europe with the capacity to plate items of all sizes, no matter how small or large.


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