Nickel-plated steel refers to steel that has been covered with a thin layer of nickel to improve corrosion resistance, surface hardness, and appearance. The nickel coating draws moisture and chemicals away from the material providing a protective layer against rust and improving the final product by giving a bright, polished finish.

Key Characteristics:

• Corrosion Resistance: The nickel coating protects the steel underneath, improving the material's durability in extreme environments.
• Aesthetic Improvement: The nickel finish leaves steel with a smooth, shiny, decorative surface and opens new doors for consumer goods and other uses.
• Surface Characteristics Improvement: Nickel finishes improve wear resistance, reduce friction, or increase electrical conductivity in certain applications.

Nickel plated steel can be used anywhere steel is, like the automotive industry, electronics, hardware, or even into household appliances. Nickel plated steel's attributes of combining the strength of steel with some protective coats and aesthetic appeal makes it a great choice for components like fasteners, connectors, decorative fittings and kitchen utensils. Additionally, recent advances of electroplated methods have improved coating thickness uniformities or adhesion, durability, and performance of coatings on nickel plated steel products, making these coatings an exceptionally useful materials for the modern manufacturer.