Zinc Nickel Plating for High-Volume Production

Birmingham, UK – September 2025 – EC Williams, a specialist in electroplating and metal finishing, has announced a major upgrade to its zinc-nickel plating capabilities, focused on improving production line efficiency and process reliability within its Birmingham-based facility.

This strategic investment includes a reconfiguration of the existing plating lines, alongside the integration of enhanced process control technologies that ensure tighter consistency, greater throughput, and increased quality across every zinc-nickel batch.

Zinc Nickel Plating for High-Volume Production

The upgraded system allows EC Williams to handle increased volumes of zinc-nickel plating work while maintaining precise, repeatable outcomes. New dosing and agitation controls have been installed to manage electrolyte chemistry in real time, while workflow adjustments streamline part handling through pre-treatment, plating, and passivation stages.

“These enhancements give us the ability to meet tighter specification requirements and reduce the margin for error,” said Adrian Bradley, General Manager at EC Williams. “It’s about delivering consistency, reliability, and performance with every part that passes through our facility.”

Focus on Process Stability and Quality Control

Key upgrades to the production line include:

Improved chemical dosing and bath management systems
Streamlined part handling from loading to final rinse
Integrated sensors for process monitoring and real-time adjustments
Optimised rinse stages for better post-plating quality
Flexible batch processing to accommodate different component sizes and geometries

These changes improve efficiency while reinforcing EC Williams’ commitment to high-quality output, making the zinc-nickel line suitable for critical applications in demanding sectors such as automotive, electrical, and precision engineering.

Built for the Future of Plating

The improvements ensure EC Williams continues to meet evolving performance expectations, including requirements for corrosion protection, uniform coating thickness, and RoHS compliance. The enhanced line design also supports greater process traceability and repeatability, which is vital in industries with stringent quality protocols.

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EC Williams contact:
Adrian Bradley
Director
EC Williams Ltd
Email: plating@ecwilliams.co.uk
Phone: 0121 236 2524
Website: www.ecwilliams.co.uk