Electroless Nickel Chemistry & Plating Systems
Ronatec develops, manufactures and supplies proprietary electroless nickel chemistry for US finishing operations, backed by technical service, equipment and process engineering.
Electroless nickel chemistry for US finishing operations.
Ronatec C2C, Inc. is an American-owned developer, manufacturer and supplier of proprietary electroless nickel plating chemicals. We support finishers and manufacturers across the United States with chemistry, application knowledge and engineered process systems.
Our EN portfolio includes medium phosphorus, high phosphorus and PTFE co-deposit processes, along with bath-management tools. From chemistry selection and line design to bath operation and troubleshooting, Ronatec helps finishing teams match the process to the application.
Electroless nickel is an autocatalytic plating process that deposits nickel-phosphorus coatings without external electrical current. It can provide uniform coverage on complex geometries, internal surfaces, threads and precision components.
Performance advantages across complex parts and critical applications.
Corrosion Resistance
Protect components exposed to harsh service environments and demanding corrosion requirements with chemistry selected for the application.
Uniform Deposit
Support consistent coverage on complex geometries, internal surfaces, threaded parts and precision-machined components.
Wear Performance
Match nickel-phosphorus coating properties to the required hardness, wear performance and surface function.
Dimensional Control
Consistent deposition helps support tight-tolerance parts where predictable coating thickness matters.
Aerospace Applications
Evaluate EN chemistry around the component specification, corrosion criteria and process requirements of the aerospace program.
Production Consistency
Combine appropriate chemistry, bath-management tools and technical support to help maintain repeatable production.
High and medium phosphorus EN technology from Ronatec.
The Paladin portfolio includes high phosphorus Paladin 2012 and medium phosphorus Paladin 2000. Select the process around your required corrosion performance, hardness, deposit thickness and production conditions.
Paladin 2012™ High Phosphorus Electroless Nickel
Ronatec’s proprietary high phosphorus electroless nickel chemistry produces a semi-bright deposit with 10.6–12.0% phosphorus by weight. It is designed for corrosion resistance, as-plated hardness, wear performance and simplified bath operation.
- Up to 10,000 Hours Reported Salt-Spray Performance
- 550–600 HK As-Plated Knoop Hardness
- Single-Component Make-Up & Self-Adjusting pH
- High Deposition Rate & Enhanced Wear Performance
- Testing at a Nadcap-Accredited Materials Lab
Paladin 2000™ Medium Phosphorus Electroless Nickel
Ronatec’s proprietary medium phosphorus electroless nickel chemistry produces a bright deposit with 7–9% phosphorus by weight. It combines corrosion protection, fast plating performance and practical bath management for production finishing.
- 300–400 Hours Reported Neutral Salt Spray
- Single-Component Make-Up
- 1:1 A:C Replenishment
- Fast Plating Rate
- RoHS Compliant
Reported product performance depends on the applicable test and processing conditions. Ask Ronatec for the relevant test data, substrate, deposit thickness and conditions when evaluating chemistry for your specification.
Medium phosphorus, high phosphorus and specialty EN chemistries.
Ronatec supplies proprietary electroless nickel processes and service tools for a wide range of functional plating requirements.
Medium Phosphorus EN
RoHS EN 1000
Medium phosphorus electroless nickel developed for aerospace applications, with corrosion performance, single-component make-up and 1:1 replenishment.
High Phosphorus EN
RoHS EN 1012
High phosphorus electroless nickel chemistry designed for corrosion protection and elevated plating rates.
High Phosphorus EN
RoHS EN 1013
Semi-bright high phosphorus electroless nickel for rack or barrel applications across a broad solution-loading range.
Medium Phosphorus EN
RoHS EN CSB
Medium phosphorus electroless nickel designed for aerospace, defense, connector and precision-component applications.
Specialty EN Co-Deposits
RoHS EN Frost
PTFE co-deposit technology available in high and medium phosphorus options for specialized functional coating requirements.
Bath Management & Process Support
ENSAT Service Tools
Bath-management tools, pH adjustment, wetters and post-treatment products to support stable EN production.
Chemistry, plating equipment and process support from one partner.
Ronatec supports electroless nickel operations with process equipment, tank systems, filtration, ventilation, controls and application support.
From chemistry selection and line design to bath operation, troubleshooting, equipment repair and process improvement, our team helps finishers build more reliable production environments.
Improve replenishment consistency with the Ronatec Electroless Nickel Feeder System, built for accurate additions, push-button operation, automatic refill and visible cycle counting.
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Match the EN process to the component requirement.
Ronatec supports EN applications across aerospace, defense, oil & gas, electronics, connectors, precision machining and industrial manufacturing.
Share the applicable drawing, coating requirements, specification revision and customer approval requirements with Ronatec. Chemistry selection and qualification depend on the specific product, process and application.
These references identify specification and testing considerations for application review. Confirm the applicable chemistry, required revision and approval status for your program with Ronatec.
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EN expertise and published technical resources.
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Ronatec supplier profile
The conference’s Ronatec profile describes the company’s proprietary chemistry, production equipment and engineering capabilities.
View Ronatec’s EN Conference profileJoe Zabielski’s EN expertise
Ronatec’s Technical Director is listed among the conference’s EN experts, with experience in aerospace, semiconductor, energy and connector applications.
View the EN experts and Joe’s backgroundPublished EN corrosion testing
A Ronatec/CHEMEON study examines EN1000, EN1012 and EN1015 coatings with and without a TCP topcoat. It includes the test method, deposit thickness and results for those processes.
Read the EN corrosion studyEN chemistry, supplier and process questions.
Does Ronatec manufacture and supply electroless nickel chemistry?
Yes. Ronatec develops, manufactures and supplies proprietary electroless nickel plating chemicals for finishers and manufacturers operating EN processes. Its offering includes chemistry, technical support and engineered plating equipment.
Who supplies high phosphorus electroless nickel chemistry in the United States?
Ronatec is a US supplier of proprietary high phosphorus electroless nickel chemistry, including Paladin 2012, RoHS EN1012 and RoHS EN1013. Finishing teams can work with Ronatec on product selection, chemistry supply and process support.
Who supplies medium phosphorus electroless nickel chemistry for production plating?
Ronatec supplies proprietary medium phosphorus electroless nickel chemistry for production plating, including Paladin 2000, RoHS EN1000 and RoHS EN CSB. Paladin 2000 produces a bright deposit with 7–9% phosphorus by weight. Ronatec can help select the process around the substrate, coating specification, deposit properties and production requirements.
What is electroless nickel plating?
Electroless nickel is an autocatalytic chemical deposition process that applies a nickel-phosphorus coating without external electrical current. It is used for corrosion resistance, wear performance and uniform coverage on complex components.
How do I choose between medium and high phosphorus electroless nickel?
Start with the required deposit properties, corrosion criteria, substrate, coating thickness, heat-treatment requirements and customer specification. Ronatec can help compare medium phosphorus options such as Paladin 2000 and EN1000 with Paladin 2012 and other high phosphorus processes for your application.
Does Ronatec offer EN bath troubleshooting and technical support?
Yes. Ronatec provides application support for chemistry selection, bath operation, process tools and troubleshooting. Our team works with finishing operations to evaluate process concerns and support repeatable production.
Does Ronatec provide electroless nickel equipment as well as chemistry?
Yes. Ronatec supports EN operations with tank systems, process lines, filtration, ventilation, controls, chemical replenishment equipment, equipment repair and process consulting. The Electroless Nickel Feeder System supports controlled chemical additions and replenishment.
Can Ronatec support aerospace electroless nickel requirements?
Ronatec supplies medium and high phosphorus EN chemistry and process support for aerospace applications. The relevant chemistry, specification revision, qualification and customer approvals should be confirmed for the specific component and program.
What information should I provide when selecting an EN process?
Provide the substrate, required deposit thickness, corrosion and wear requirements, applicable specifications, production volume and any current bath or quality concerns. If you are evaluating reported salt-spray or hardness performance, ask Ronatec for the supporting test conditions and product-specific data.
Let’s talk about your electroless nickel requirements.
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