K-EL 850 Alternative and improved plating for ball & gate valve trims[R]

Author: Luca MAGAGNIN, Paolo BERGAMINI

Company: Politecnico di Milano, Hutchinson Gasket International

What is Electroless Nickel Plating ?
Chemical technique to deposit a nickel-phosphorus alloy through an autocatalytic
process on a solid work piece
Protection from corrosion and wear
Self-lubrication properties facing the harsh Oil & Gas environments:
Abrasive and corrosive attacks
Temperature and pressure variations