Title: Electroless nickel/PTFE composites - the Niflor process

Authors: P.R. Ebdon

Addresses: Technical Director, Fothergill Engineered Surfaces Ltd, Leeds, UK

Abstract: Attempts to produce an inherently self-lubricating electroless nickel have previously foundered on the delicate chemical balances that must be maintained in an electroless nickel plating tank. However, it has recently become possible through the use of patented PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene, sometimes known as Teflon or Fluon) technology to codeposit this polymer with electroless nickel. Automotive application areas are briefly discussed.

Keywords: automotive components; component production; carburettor design; corrosion resistance; electroless nickel; Niflor process; PTFE composites; self-lubrication; vehicle design; polytetrafluoroethylene; Teflon; Fluon.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.1985.061376

International Journal of Vehicle Design, 1985 Vol.6 No.4/5, pp.466 - 468

Published online: 25 May 2014 *

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