About STI

Creator of Composite Diamond Coating®

Surface Technology, Inc. is the creator and technical leader of CDC - Composite Diamond Coating®, an exceptionally engineered coating of electroless nickel with fine diamond. The synergy of these materials makes CDC an exceptionally hard and wear resistant coating. CDC conforms to even the most complex geometries and is an excellent replacement for chrome plating.

Ni-Grip™ Friction Shims

Surface Technology, Inc is the leading manufacturer of diamond coated friction shims in any shape or size, base metal, roughness level, in large or small quantities. Our Ni-Grip™ friction shims are used in applications ranging from aerospace and automotive to robotics and energy generation.

Contact STI for One-Plate® Electroless Nickel solutions, the simplest EN in the world. These One-Plate® systems use just one “Q” solution for both bath make-up and replenishment. This innovation by STI overcomes the many shortcomings of using three A, B, and C solutions. Available in low, medium, high phosphorous, and composite EN varieties. Naturally, all are RoHS compliant.”

Metal Finishing Facility in NJ Goes Green STI's Advanced Facility

STI's advanced manufacturing facility is a model in the metal finishing industry. Our state-of-the-art energy and environmental practices have:

  • Been presented at the Sur-Fin metal finishing conference
  • Featured in industry publications
  • Received the Ewing Township Green Award for Excellence
  • Been used for training customers of STI's electroless nickel solutions to implement in their own facilities

The recognition of STI's custom designed facility is built on:

  • Solar electric PV system that generates all of our electricity requirements
  • LED lighting with motion sensor control
  • Radiant heating
  • Closed loop purification of process water
  • Evaporation of all residual liquid
  • Zero discharge of any water to the local treatment center
  • Safe and efficient in-house steam production for heating needs
  • One-Plate® electroless nickel solutions for optimal lifetime and reduced nickel metal content
  • "Top Shop" level quality to avoid inefficient rework
  • Rigorous preventive maintenance and safety

So it is not just STI's products that are good for energy conservation and the environment by preventing wear, making parts last longer, avoiding use of chrome plating, lowering energy use by reducing friction; but also the way in which we manufacture and apply these products is also the most environmentally friendly.