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11th May 2023
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A Guide To Zinc Passivation | EC Williams

Summary. Zinc passivation and zinc coating company, EC Williams, emphasises the importance of corrosion resistance in electroplating. Zinc coatings, when treated with chromate passivation, combat ‘white rusting’. Various treatments offer different protection levels, with zinc-nickel alloy providing enhanced corrosion resistance.   Appearance is nearly always a factor when you are choosing electroplating. However, resistance and […]

13th March 2023
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Zinc Nickel Coating – What Is It And The Benefits?

Summary. EC Williams, a leading zinc nickel coating supplier from the West Midlands, emphasises the superior corrosion resistance of zinc nickel coating, especially in the automotive and aerospace industries. Offering advanced electroplating services, they combine expertise with state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring top-quality results.   Often used by the automotive industry, zinc nickel coating is the ultimate […]

12th January 2023
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The Rise and Fall of Electroplating Cadmium

As one of the leading electroplating companies in the UK, EC Williams was one of the electroplating manufacturers that had to adapt to the fall of cadmium plating services. Back in the 1950’s and 1960’s, cadmium was a very popular material to use for electroplating. Now however, there are very few electroplating companies that are […]

29th December 2022
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Zinc Nickel Electroplating In The Automotive Industry

When it comes to electroplating, there are various different metals and metal alloys you can choose. However, when it comes to the automotive industry, zinc nickel is a very popular choice. EC Williams, zinc nickel plating suppliers, we are eager to share a bit of information on how zinc nickel electroplating works. As well as […]

14th March 2022
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Zinc Plating Services In Birmingham | Everything You Need To Know

What Is Zinc Plating? Zinc plating is the process of covering substrate metals with a protective zinc coating. For instance, steel, iron and copper to name a few. This coating fights against corrosion. Therefore, many industries and applications use the coating for its corrosion fighting abilities. EC Williams is one of the leading providers of zinc […]

16th February 2022
Black Stainless Steel Coating | Stayblack Plating Suppliers

Black (Stayblack) Stainless Steel Coating Uses & Advantages

There are many stayblack coating uses, and as plating suppliers, this is a question we get asked a lot. Unlike tin, silver, copper, nickel or zinc plated parts, Stayblack is a chemical conversion. By modifying the passive oxide layer of the stainless steel, a matt black appearance is created for the finished stainless steel. The […]

20th October 2020
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Cadmium Replacements at EC Williams

Looking for electroplaters & metal finishers? Here at EC Williams, we have decades of experience under our belts. Therefore, you can trust us to provide you with an electroplating solution that won’t let you down. We offer our customers high quality electroplating services at the best value prices – including cadmium replacements. As leading experts […]