Maximising Quality and Capacity: CBE+ Leads the Way with Large Tank Electroless Nickel Plating

Maximising Quality and Capacity: CBE+ Leads the Way with Large Tank Electroless Nickel Plating At CBE+, we pride ourselves on our expertise in Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP). With over 30 years of experience in the industry, we deliver precision and excellence in every project. One key factor that sets us apart from the average nickel-plating […]

Precision Electroless Nickel Plating: The art of Intricate Masking

Precision Electroless Nickel Plating: The art of Intricate Masking Sometimes our customers only require Electroless Nickel Plating on a specific area of their component. When this is the case our expert team work in partnership with our clients to develop bespoke solutions often requiring intricate masking techniques to ensure plating only in specific areas. Understanding […]

Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP) – Your Comprehensive Guide

Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP) – Your Comprehensive Guide Electroless nickel plating (ENP) is a superior coating process that deposits a nickel-alloy layer through chemical reduction, eliminating the need for electric current used in traditional electroplating. This innovative technique is widely employed in engineering applications, primarily utilising nickel-phosphorus deposits containing between 2 and 14% phosphorus. The […]

Our coatings and where you can use them

Our coatings and where you can use them At CBE+ we provide help to our clients when it comes to optimising the lifespan of components or suitability for application amongst the various coating processes we offer. If coatings are not your forte – we are always happy to share our expertise to assist you when […]

4 key factors when comparing Hard Chrome and Electroless Nickel Plating

4 key factors when comparing Hard Chrome and Electroless Nickel Plating What are the four key factors when comparing Electroless Nickel Plating and Hard Chrome? Electroless Nickel Plating Technical Manager, Steve Whitehead, gives you the low down on everything you need to know about the two coatings. Hard Chrome Plating has been a favourite in […]

CBE+ invests £2m in Europe’s first robotic automated Electroless Nickel Plating line

CBE+ invests £2m in Europe’s first robotic automated Electroless Nickel Plating line Engineering supply chain provider CBE+ is installing the first 6+1 robotic Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP) line in the UK and Europe at its 70,000sq ft state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Representing a £2 million investment, the automated plating line will allow the company to undertake […]

Electroless Nickel Plating & Diffused Nickel Plating: What’s the difference?

ELECTROLESS NICKEL PLATING & DIFFUSED NICKEL PLATING: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? What’s the difference between Electroless Nickel Plating and Diffused Nickel plating? Electroless Nickel Plating Technical Manager, Steve Whitehead, takes a look at the main differences between the two coatings and gives advice when each should be used. “Firstly, it is important to understand the differences […]

Electroless Nickel Plating: Solutions for the most challenging environments

ELECTROLESS NICKEL PLATING: SOLUTIONS FOR THE MOST CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENTS Electroless Nickel Plating Technical Manager Steve Whitehead, looks at some of the industries where Electroless Nickel Plating is helping to create durable, high-performance coatings. When and where to use Electroless Nickel Plating are questions we are often asked by customers. Electroless Nickel Plating is most widely […]

CBE+ throws open its doors as it completes final phase of multi-million pound investment

CBE+ THROWS OPEN ITS DOORS AS IT COMPLETES FINAL PHASE OF MULTI-MILLION POUND INVESTMENT Engineering supply chain solution provider CBE+ has completed the relocation of its five divisions together under one roof in a 100,000 sq ft state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chesterfield. The company, which employs 80 people, has been operating its services from two […]

The Definitive guide to Electroless Nickel Plating

ELECTROLESS NICKEL PLATING, WHAT IT IS AND HOW IT CAN BENEFIT YOUR COMPONENTS Electroless Nickel Plating Technical Manager, Steve Whitehead, gives you the low down on everything you need to know about Electroless Nickel Plating.   Electroless Nickel Plating (or ENP as it is known) is, in a nutshell, an excellent way of enhancing the […]