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INCERTEC will begin offering electroless nickel immersion gold plating (ENIG) services at our Fridley production facility. This capability will allow us to protect electroless nickel-plated parts.

What Is ENIG Plating?

ENIG is a surface plating process that applies a layer of gold on top of a component that’s been plated with electroless nickel. This layer is meant to cover and protect the plated part from oxidation, which can jeopardize the strength and longevity of the part.

To implement this process, INCERTEC created a specific proprietary ENIG plating chemistry that deposits an autocatalytic coating onto stainless steel, steel, alloy 42 & 52, Kovar, copper, brass and aluminum.

ENIG plating capabilities are commonly used for preserving components that can be used in the aerospace industry.

The uniform plating deposit gives ENIG many advantages. It’s also reliable for soldering and bonding. The process offers complete coverage for uniquely shaped parts that traditional electrolytic plating cannot reach.

“Offering electroless nickel immersion gold plating is another way we’re widening our horizons as an electroplating company,” said INCERTEC President Rob Clark. “We hope this plating technique will help more manufacturers create more practical products consumers can enjoy.”

The new ENIG process will be an added plating service offered by INCERTEC. Here are our other plating capabilities:

• Cadmium Plating
• Copper Plating
• Electroless Nickel Plating
• Electrolytic Nickel Plating
• Gold Plating
• Silver Plating
• Tin Plating

Manufacturers can request a quote by contacting INCERTEC.

Updated April 13, 2020

A Message to Our Customers:

Due to the statewide shortage in medical supplies, INCERTEC is proud to announce our donation of personal protection equipment (PPE) to the Salvation Army. The COVID-19 pandemic has stretched the healthcare industry thin on the protective equipment needed to safely fight this virus. We’re happy we could lend a helping hand during these difficult times.

We would also like to update our customers on how our company is handling the ongoing pandemic.

Here at INCERTEC, health and safety are our number one goal. Plating operations are inherently dangerous with various harsh chemicals. However, COVID-19 presents a new kind of threat that creates a different type of reaction.

As of right now, INCERTEC is not changing business hours or halting operations. Our entire staff is taking extra precautionary measures with hygiene, including limiting person-to-person contact during shipping and receiving and wearing gloves while handling product. Additionally, all customer and supplier visits are rescheduled until after May 3, in accordance with Governor Walz’s Stay At Home order.

Besides this additional level of precaution, everything is business as usual for us at INCERTEC.

We need to use common sense in our interactions, and we ask all employees, customers and suppliers to take similar precautions. We value the safety of our workforce not just because they are employees, but because we work together. Let’s be safe.

Take care,

The INCERTEC team