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. CDC is an exceptionally hard and wear resistant coating that conforms to even the most complex geometries and is an excellent replacement for hard 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.
One-Plate® Electroless Nickel solutions, are the simplest EN in the world. One-Plate® uses 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 components. Available in low, medium, high phosphorous, and composite EN varieties. Naturally, all are RoHS compliant.”
Electroless Nickel
Click here for STI's full line of Electroless Nickel Plating Systems
As a full service provider of electroless nickel, STI also stocks all associated pretreatment solutions, commodities, masking materials, and waste treatment products.
Electroless nickel was developed in the 1940’s. It is now a technology with many variations to suit numerous process and application requirements. Many key properties can be adjusted, including:
| Hardness | Solution packaging |
| Corrosion Resistance | Magnetism |
| Appearance | Solderability |
| Regulatory Compliance | Stress |
Surface Technology, Inc. is pleased to produce, use, and sell all such varieties. The Company’s extensive knowledge of this technology further allows the customization of versions to meet its customers’ needs.

