Features and benefits

High efficiency and greater plating speed
High gloss coatings with superior coverage
Decorative appearance resembling chrome
Comparatively low plating cost
Boric acid-free processes available
High temperature stability

Features and benefits

Comprehensive solutions for plating on plastics
Adhemax® for conventional plating ABS, PP and ABS/PC blends with outstanding selective plating properties
Reduced number of process and rinsing steps for direct plating ABS and ABS/PC blends with NeoLink®
Adhemax® PA for plating on polyamide (PA)

HEEFhard chrome systems

Worldwide leading proprietary hard chrome process based on the use of high purity, patented additives
Properties of the deposited coatings are continuously matched to current industrial requirements
Highly economical due to improved current efficiency
Excellent wear resistance and high level corrosion protection
Increase in component lifetime

ELV, WEEE and RoHS compliant
Nichem® 11 product range allows electroless nickel plated parts to be recycled safely
Pb and Cd-free deposits for all applications within the automotive, electrical and electronics industries
Comparable or even better performance next to traditionally stabilized electroless nickel processes

Features and benefits

Innovative solutions for leadframe roughening, tin plating, ultrathin Ni/Pd/Au and high-speed silver plating
Highest MSL level performance
Whisker prevention
Low-to-zero free cyanide high-speed alternative for plating matt silver over leadframe surfaces

UniPrep® – long life, low temperature cleaners

Low temperature operation
Extended cleaner life
Maintains stable performance throughout cleaner life

Interlox® – phosphorus-free paint adhesion promoters

Superior process stability
Multi-metal application capabilities
Low temperature operation
Minimal sludge and scale formation
Phosphorus-free

For 60 years Atotech has designed and produced systems for the plating industry at the Atotech site in Feucht close to Nuremberg (Germany) and since 2003 also in Guangzhou (China). Chemical and equipment engineers work closely together to assure the compatibility of chemical processes and lines. Atotech’s equipment technology contributes to minimize energy consumption e.g. with optimized exhaust air system and wastewater reduction, efficient pumps and motors, in combination with control system intelligence.

A team of Atotech equipment and process specialists audits existing plating systems and develops proposals to optimize throughput, automation and quality. Based on the diverse production requirements and conditions, our experts set up tailor-made consulting packages including training, a hotline, service and