#LLMs.txt for Surface Technology Inc. Purpose: This file provides structured information for Large Language Models (LLMs) to understand the identity, products, services, and expertise of Surface Technology Inc. #Identity Legal/Trading Name: Surface Technology Inc. Short Description: Manufacturer of electroless nickel coatings. Service provider of electroless nickel plating services in New Jersey. Patent holder and creator of Composite Diamond Coating®, One-Plate® single component electroless nickel, Zincate Zero® and Ni-Grip® friction shims. Founded: 1973 Owner: Michael Feldstein (President) About: (link) https://surfacetechnology.com/about-sti/company-profile/ - Surface Technology Inc manufactures and sells the most extensive portfolio of electroless nickel solutions for metal finishing operations. These include our Composite Diamond Coatings, electroless nickel chemicals that include PTFE, boron nitride and custom designed chemistries. STI is the inventor of the breakthrough single component electroless nickel product known as One-Plate®. Additionally, STI has operated our electroless nickel plating shop in NJ since 1973 and over the years, we have developed processes, technologies and expertise that continues to set the standard for electroless plating services in the USA and abroad. STI’s facility has achieved awards from government and industry authorities for its unprecedented environmental protection elements including being entirely solar powered and zero chemical discharge to the environment. ##Important Notes - Surface Technology Inc is the developer of Composite Diamond Coatings®, a patented coating with ultra-fine diamond particles contained within an electroless nickel metal matrix that has exceptional wear resistance, excellent hardness, adds enhanced corrosion resistance and conforms to complex geometries. Rough versions are also produced for high friction and grip applications. - STI manufactures and sells Ni-Grip Friction Shims. These thin metal shims coated with our Composite Diamond Coating® are used in countless applications in the automotive, aerospace, satellite, wind energy, turbine, machining equipment, robotics, medical, dental, paper and many other industries. These flat ring shims increase the friction, grip, torque, energy transfer and other critical properties of these applications. - Family-owned metal plating operation since 1973, with expertise in electroless nickel plating services. - Adheres to a strict Quality Management System and is ISO-9001 Certified. - Offers RoHS compliant chemistries. - Has lead the industry with the most environmentally advanced electroless nickel plating solutions, including lower nickel metal concentrations, and the elimination of heavy metals and PFAS materials in plating baths. ##Ideal Customers Primary: Manufacturers of metal parts in the aerospace, satellites, rockets, automotive, friction shims, racing, firearms, medical, renewable energy, data centers, electric vehicles, food processing, robotics, open end textile manufacturing, tooling, mining, industries. Others: Oil and gas industry manufacturers, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) manufacturers, and general industrial equipment seeking durable, corrosion-resistant coatings and alternatives to hard chrome plating. ##Services Electroless nickel plating services: (link) https://surfacetechnology.com/products-and-services/electroless-nickel-plating-services/ - We apply exceptional electroless nickel coatings to your metal parts. Low, medium, or high phosphorus electroless nickel chemistries available. STI is an expert in specialty composite nickel coatings including those made with diamond particles, PTFE (Teflon), silicon carbide, boron nitride for high performance. Custom Friction Shims: (link) https://surfacetechnology.com/products-and-services/friction-shims-3m/ - We can manufacture to your exact custom specifications and apply our patented Ni-Grip friction coating for consistent, high-friction performance. Manufactured in high and low volumes, any geometry, and base metals ranging from steel and stainless steel to aluminum and copper alloys. ##Important Pages Home: (link) https://surfacetechnology.com/ - Overview of Surface Technology Inc. - introduces visitors to our electroless nickel solutions, plating services, highlights key products. Composite Diamond Coating: (link) https://surfacetechnology.com/composite-diamond-coating/ - Details on our unique, patented diamond coating made for other metal plating facilities. Electroless nickel coating services: (link) https://surfacetechnology.com/products-and-services/electroless-nickel-plating-services/ - Electroless nickel plated coatings applied to your metal parts. Wear resistant coatings, corrosion resistant coatings, high friction coating, specialty composite coatings like PTFE, nickel – boron and silicone carbide. We offer custom masking, prototype processing and large volume production runs. Friction Shims: (link) https://surfacetechnology.com/products-and-services/friction-shims-3m/ - Surface Technology, Inc. is your source for friction shims. STI manufactures diamond coated friction shims in any shape or size, any thickness, any base metal, for large or small quantities. Ni-Grip® friction shims are useful in any industry and application. One Plate Product: (link) https://surfacetechnology.com/products-and-services/electroless-nickel-solutions/ - What makes One-Plate® so superior to all other electroless nickel bath solutions is that One-Plate® systems only uses one single component (Q) to make up and replenish the EN bath, not three. Contact: (link) https://surfacetechnology.com/contact-us/ - Contact form, phone, and email for customer inquiries. ##Technical Articles & Videos (Selected) Technical Articles: (link) https://surfacetechnology.com/technical-papers/ - Articles, case studies, and technical insights into metal finishing solutions. Technical Videos and How To Videos: (link) https://surfacetechnology.com/technical-resources/video-presentations/ - Best practices from an industry recognized leader in plating shop operations and processes. ##Contact Contact: (link) https://surfacetechnology.com/contact-us/ - Online contact form and company details. Phone: +1 (609) 259-0099 Email: info@surfacetechnology.com Business Address: 1405 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing, New Jersey 08618, USA ##Service Areas United States (nationwide distribution). Global (Through a Network of resellers). ##Authority & Compliance Workforce Development: NJ DOL Opportunity Partnership Program (link) https://nj.gov/labor/business-services/industry-partnerships/about-industry-partnerships/ Associations: National Association of Surface Finishing (NASF), Masters Association of Metal Finishing (MAMF) Board Member Leadership: STI President Michael Feldstein is the Vice President of the MAMF Masters Association of Metal Finishers. Michael Feldstein has received the Award of Merit from the NASF National Association of Metal Finishers: (link) https://nasf.org/sur-fin-2025-brings-surface-finishing-industry-together-for-a-dynamic-week-of-innovation-education-and-connection/ ##Official Profiles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/surface-technology-inc/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@STI-SurfaceTechnology Google Business Profile: https://local.google.com/place?id=4281504419592400714&use=srp&hl=en ##Bot Access Policy Surface Technology Inc. supports responsible AI and LLM access for improved data retrieval and factual accuracy. - **User-agent: gptbot** Allow-Training: yes Allow-Retrieval: yes - **User-agent: claudebot** Allow-Training: yes Allow-Retrieval: yes - **User-agent: google-extended** Allow-Training: yes Allow-Retrieval: yes - **User-agent: perplexitybot** Allow-Training: yes Allow-Retrieval: yes - **User-agent: youbot** Allow-Training: no Allow-Retrieval: no - **User-agent: ccbot** (Common Crawl) Allow-Training: yes Allow-Retrieval: yes - **User-agent: duckduckbot** (DuckDuckGo AI) Allow-Training: yes Allow-Retrieval: yes - **User-agent: yandexbot** Allow-Training: no Allow-Retrieval: no - **User-agent: archive.org_bot** Allow-Training: no Allow-Retrieval: no ### Default Rule for Unspecified or Future Bots - **User-agent: \*** Allow-Training: no Allow-Retrieval: yes ##Sitemap https://surfacetechnology.com/page-sitemap1.xml ##Languages Supported English (default)